The honoree, Susan Gwin, is the first woman to receive the prestigious annual award. Named for the Stemmons family in recognition of contributions to Dallas' growth, the Stemmons Service Award is bestowed upon a member of the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors best exemplifying the highest standards of a commercial realtor.Gwin has earned the respect of her peers as an active, productive broker who successfully resolves on a daily basis the intricacies of completing a commercial real estate transaction. Specific considerations for this peer-nominated award include real estate industry tenure, professional and civic involvement, active production level, professional standards and NTCAR participation.

Gwin had joined The Staubach Co. in June 1999. She previously had worked as the southwest regional director of corporate services for Grubb & Ellis, and also had been senior vice president and marketing director for CB Commercial Real Estate Group. She also had owned a commercial real estate firm with an emphasis on tenant representation.She is the second Staubach professional to win the award. Ken Shulman had been 1994's recipient.