Pullis of Fidelity honored with NYCREW's first Empire Award; Faith Hope Consolo of Douglas Elliman creates award

Isabelle Pullis, a founding and past board member of the New York Chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women's Network (NYCREW), has been named the first recipient of the organization's Empire Award, given to a member for outstanding dedication and service. The award was presented August 21st at the organization's members-only summer social, held at the rooftop lounge at the Strand Hotel. "I'm a proud New Yorker, and a proud NYCREW member," said Pullis, a VP of sales at Fidelity National Title. "The Empire Award is something I'll always cherish." A founding member of NYCREW in December 2001, Pullis went on to serve on the organization's board, and the membership and programs committees. "It's been wonderful seeing the progress of NYCREW and its members, to see how they've grown in their careers," Pullis said. "I really enjoy being a resource for people." Recognizing such dedication was the reason board member Faith Hope Consolo proposed and created the annual Empire Award, with the full endorsement of the board of directors. "The selection committee made an exceptional choice in honoring Isabelle, whom I've called a friend for more years than either of us will admit," said Consolo, chairman of Douglas Elliman's Retail Group. "She is the role model for everything NYCREW stands for." The recipient of the Empire Award will be chosen each year by a committee consisting of the current NYCREW President, Past President and President-Elect. The award presentation will be held at the annual summer members-only event. "When the committee met to select the first honoree, we knew that Isabelle would be the ideal recipient, as she has done so much for NYCREW," said Shari Linnick, NYCREW President and a Vice President at Trepp, LLC. "She continues to serve our organization as an ambassador to new members, and as a friend and mentor to us all." Shown (from left) are: NYCREW 2013 president Shari Linnick, Trepp, LLC: president-elect Laura Walker, Citibank; honoree Isabelle Pullis, Fidelity National Title; immediate past president Karen Dome, Marcus & Millichap; award creator and NYCREW board member Faith Hope Consolo, Douglas Elliman Real Estate