The Fayette County Board of Realtors has recognized Cindy Lester as 1999 Realtor of the Year.

In addition, Ken Rogers of the Atlanta Journal & Constitution was named 1999 Affiliate of the Year for his service to the board.

The yearly awards were presented at the board's yearly spring ball, March 4 at the Atlanta Airport Hilton. Members of the 1999 Million Dollar Club also were recognized.

The program began with a welcome by Martha Hayhurst, 2000 board president, and the invocation by Kenneth Koon.

Sponsors of the spring ball included 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty; the Atlanta Journal & Constitution; Chase Manhattan Mortgage; Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty; Coldwell Banker Fulton Realty; Entrust — Division of Old Kent Mortgage; ERA Jo-Par Realty; Glover & Davis PA; Jackson Insurance Agency; Jan Trammell Real Estate; Joyce Faulkner & Associates; Kenny Johnson Realty; Market Street Mortgage; Morris & Schneider PC; Old Kent Mortgage Company; Prudential Georgia Realty; Re/Max Around Atlanta All Stars; Re/Max Results; RS Andrews/RSA Services; Slepian and Schwartz LLC; SunTrust Bank; The Home Source, Realtors, and The Real Estate Book.

Minka Fulton was chairman of the Spring Ball Committee, whose members included Stacy Collins, Rose Davis, Dave Edmondson, Lori Gallegos, Mary Hallenberg, Terri Kellerman and Hattie Tait.

Patti Reynolds was chairman of the Million Dollar Club Selection Committee. Other members included Carolyn Croft, Terri Hornfeck, Wanda Lindsey, Carolyn McCullough, Judy Rogers, Debbie Stephens and Linda Stone.