What the Torchbearer Award Represents 

The RE/MAX Torchbearer Award is an annual honor presented by RE/MAX to recognize the top real estate agents under the age of 40 in the U.S. and Canada. According to their April 23, 2025 announcement, honorees are selected based on their performance in transaction sides and gross commissions throughout 2024, and they represent the entrepreneurial spirit of the RE/MAX network in service to homebuyers and sellers. 

Thanks to this program, RE/MAX highlights and celebrates emerging leaders who are not just productive, but also innovators and forward-thinkers in the real estate industry.

Hawaiʻi’s Torchbearer: Joshua Mun of Honolulu 

From the Hawaiʻi list of 2025 Torchbearers, one standout is Joshua Mun of Honolulu. He appears on the list as:

Joshua Mun – RE/MAX Hawaii – Honolulu 

While the article doesn’t provide a detailed biography or his transaction metrics, his inclusion alone speaks volumes: to be selected, Joshua had to be among the top-producing RE/MAX agents under 40 in his state for 2024. This recognition implies not only high performance, but also strong professionalism and client service, aligned with RE/MAX’s brand values.

Why This Matters for Hawaiʻi and Beyond

• Highlighting young leadership in real estate. By focusing on agents under 40, the Torchbearer Award surfaces fresh talent and signals to clients that these professionals are capable, energetic, and forward-looking.
• Strengthening Hawaiʻi’s market credibility. Having a Hawaiʻi-based agent like Joshua recognized nationally reinforces the island’s real-estate community’s competitiveness and relevance.
• Inspiring peers. For other young agents in Hawaiʻi and across the network, Joshua’s recognition serves as a tangible benchmark of what’s possible.
• Client confidence. For homebuyers or sellers working with a Torchbearer honoree, there’s an implied endorsement—this agent has been affirmed for performance and professionalism. 

What It Takes to Become a Torchbearer 

Based on RE/MAX’s criteria:

• Significant transaction volume (number of closed sides) and gross commissions in the prior year (2024) are the key quantitative criteria.  
• Being under the age of 40 at the time of selection.
• Membership in the RE/MAX network in good standing (since the list is restricted to RE/MAX agents).
• Demonstrating the brand’s entrepreneurial spirit, service orientation, and commitment to clients. Reflecting on Joshua’s Achievement 

Joshua’s inclusion suggests that he meets and likely exceeds these benchmarks. While specific numbers aren’t provided publicly, one can reasonably infer:

• He closed a high number of transactions in 2024 for the Honolulu market.
• His gross commission earnings ranked him among the top young RE/MAX agents in Hawaiʻi.
• He has built—or is building—a strong reputation in his community for serving buyers/sellers effectively. 

For Joshua’s clients and colleagues, this award serves as both a badge of honor and a differentiator. 

Looking Forward 

What’s next for a Torchbearer honoree like Joshua?

• Networking and leadership opportunities: RE/MAX honorees may get visibility, access to special events or marketing resources (the announcement notes that honorees and brokerages can customize Torchbearer graphics).  
• Continued growth: The award can act as a springboard—building on momentum to capture more listings, grow team operations, or expand specialization (luxury, relocation, investment, etc.).
• Mentorship and influence: Being a recognized young leader opens possibilities to mentor newer agents, contribute to the community, or lead by example. 

Final ThoughtsThe 2025 RE/MAX Torchbearer Award isn’t just a trophy—it’s a recognition of sustained performance, professional maturity, and forward-direction in a competitive real-estate environment. For Hawaiʻi’s real-estate community, Joshua Mun’s inclusion underscores that local agents are not just participating—they’re leading.