CLIVE — The Iowa Association of Realtors congratulates Jo Jenkins of Newton, this year’s recipient of the O.G. Powell/Joan Ballantyne Distinguished Service Award. The award was presented at the IAR Inaugural Gala held Sept. 26 in Ames.

The O.G. Powell/Joan Ballantyne Distinguished Service Award, which is the highest award given by the Iowa Association of Realtors, is designed to honor a person who has given long-term and outstanding service to the real estate industry.

Jenkins has been a Realtor since 1987 and is the Broker of RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts of Newton.