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Sandra Rinomato

Company: Sandra Rinomato, Toronto, Ontario Canada
Entry Submitted By: Proforma Instant Promotions
Company Description: Sandra Rinomato, host of Property Virgins on HGTV and realtor for over 12 years.
Nomination Category: Individual Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Best Canadian Entrepreneur

Nomination Title: Sandra Rinomato - Realtor



Describe for the judges the activities and accomplishments of the nominated entrepreneur
during the eligibility period (up to 500 words):

  • Sandra Rinomato

    Honours Bachelor of Arts
    University of Toronto

    Certified Realty Broker Management (CRB)
    Host of HGTV’s Property Virgins
    Toronto ON

    Sandra Rinomato was selected out of hundreds of potential realtors and hosts to
    present a new reality real estate television show for HGTV Canada in March 2006.
    With no previous television experience or grooming, her show “Property Virgins”
    came out of the gate in the top two real estate shows for the broadcaster. After
    viewing only five rough cut episodes the show was sold to HGTV US who
    commissioned 26 episodes for season two. In addition, for its second season
    2007, Property Virgins has become the highest rated show on the Canadian
    network.

    Sandra’s seventeen articles and blog on HGTV.ca attracts much attention with
    viewers having discussions among themselves, discussing the subject matter of
    the articles, asking questions and praising Sandra.

    Sandra also continues to service her local clients with continued success in the
    real estate arena. Sandra achieved President’s Circle status, an elite award
    within Coldwell Banker in 2006. As a manager and coach for realtors she increased the
    success of many realtors with coaching sessions and late night phone calls.
    Achieving top unit production within her branch was no easy task while shooting
    her TV series for nine out of the twelve months. During this time she also
    solicited a new location with better street exposure for that branch, bringing the
    proposal to the Broker/Owner who was reluctant to make the move. Championing for the entire
    company took three months of persistence and diligence but once she sets her
    mind to something Sandra rarely gives up. The move has proved to be favorable
    for all

    Sandra recently completed her first book, Realty Check: The Real Scoop on Real
    Estate and is in talks with publishers to bring it out on the Canadian market in
    early 2008.

    With two full-time careers and a family Sandra makes time for other important
    issues in her community. She takes great pride in having raised over $30,000 for
    Breast Cancer Research through her Ladies Lousy Golfer Tournament, and has
    participated in other charitable endeavors such as Baskets for Women’s Shelters,
    Coats for Kids, Breakfast with Santa.

  • List the URLs (web addresses) of any online news stories, press releases, or other documents that you would like the judges to see that support your entry. IMPORTANT: List each URL on a separate line, begin each URL with http://, and enclose each URL in square brackets. For example, [http://www.yourcompany.com/pressrelease.html]:

    http://www.HGTV.ca
    http://www.rinomato.com
    http://www.crb.com

  • Provide a brief biography of the nominated entrepreneur (up to 100 words):

    Sandra Rinomato has taken a career that began with Rookie of the Year (branch) 
    to top 5% Coldwell Banker representative world wide.

    As she built her career and family, Sandra had to deal with deteriorating health
    due to a congenital heart condition. In 2004 Sandra underwent open heart surgery
    to treat her condition.

    With a new lease on life, Sandra has broadened her reach to millions with a highly
    successful reality real estate television show.

    Enjoying family and friends over a big bowl of pasta is her favourite past time,
    stating that her cooking is better the hungrier you are.