Sue Puleo, Realtor for Prudential Carruthers of Hamilton, Virginia, received the 2005 Armfield, Harrison & Thomas Distinguished Service Award at the Dulles Area Association of Realtors Production Awards & Honor Society Induction Banquet held February 10, 2006 at the Lansdowne Resort. This annual award was created in 1985 to recognize a real estate professional in the greater Loudoun County area who makes a significant contribution to the well being of others and their environment through extraordinary community service. Prudential Carruthers in Hamilton is very proud that two other agents from their office have won this award. Durette Upton won the very first one in 1985 and MaryLou Raymond won in 1991.

Ms. Puleo was presented with a silver bowl and a plaque, which is displayed at the Dulles Area Association of Realtors' (DAAR) office. She has been an active volunteer for many organizations that serve the region. She has been a supporting member for:

• Habitat for Humanity - 7 years
• Christmas in April - 4 years
• Dulles Area Association of Realtors Community Service Committee - 6 years and is currently the Chairman of the Dulles Area Association of Realtors for 2006

In the past, Sue has been a Girl Scout Leader for 10 years and a Founder and member of the La Leche League Purcellville Chapter for many years. Sue not only finds time to take care of her grandchildren but she also provides free debt and financial consulting to her clients. When asked her belief on the topic of giving she said, "…I believe in family first, my top priority. People often get caught up in the treadmill and not the important things in life. I try to make the lives I touch remember what is important."