Las Vegas, NV — October 2025 — Luxury Lake Oconee Real Estate Co-Founder and community leader Riezl Baker was honored last weekend in Las Vegas as one of TOFA’s Most Influential Filipinos in the World, a prestigious recognition celebrating Filipino and Filipino-American individuals whose work transcends borders and uplifts communities around the globe.
TOFA (The Outstanding Filipino Awards) is one of the most respected recognition programs for Filipinos and Filipino Americans that celebrates excellence and leadership across industries from business, arts and entertainment to public service, healthcare, and education. Since its founding, TOFA has recognized individuals who elevate their Filipino heritage through achievements and impact.
This year’s TOFA Awards Gala in Las Vegas coincide with Filipino American History Month and celebrated over a century of Filipino contributions in the United States. Honorees were selected for their outstanding leadership, professional excellence, and positive influence on both local and global communities.
A resident and community leader in Reynolds Lake Oconee, Georgia since 1997, Riezl Baker has built an extraordinary career as one of the most respected names in real estate. As Co-Founder of Luxury Lake Oconee Real Estate Group, she has achieved nearly $1 billion in career sales, has been recognized among Georgia MLS’s Top 1% of Realtors, and honored as a RISMedia Newsmaker Luminary for her innovation and leadership in the real estate industry.
Beyond her professional success, Riezl is a sought-after speaker who has spoken at national conferences in Washington, D.C. and Las Vegas on topics such as real estate leadership, entrepreneurship, and empowerment. At the National Empowerment Conference in Las Vegas, she delivered a keynote on entrepreneurship declaring that “Entrepreneurship is the emblem of America, a reflection of courage, creativity, and the relentless belief that hard work and vision can transform dreams into legacy.”
Her influence extends well beyond business. A passionate philanthropist, Riezl has chaired major community fundraisers, supporting healthcare and youth education in Georgia. Her compassion also reaches across oceans as she continues to support Elsie Gaches Village, a residential care facility in the Philippines for abandoned and neglected children and adults with neuro-developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy and autism.
In honoring her, TOFA described Riezl’s story as “a journey of resilience, hard work, and the transformative power of purpose-driven leadership.”
“I am deeply honored and humbled. This recognition is not only a personal milestone but also a celebration of the values my parents instilled in me, hard work, integrity, and giving back.” said Baker.
By recognizing Riezl Baker among its 2025 honorees, TOFA shines a light on the extraordinary influence of the global Filipino community, celebrating leaders whose accomplishments exemplify excellence, resilience, and service wherever in the world they call home.
About Riezl and Luxury Lake Oconee Real Estate Group
Luxury Lake Oconee Real Estate Group is a premier, award-winning brokerage based in Greensboro, Georgia, specializing in lakefront and golf community properties throughout Lake Country and Reynolds Lake Oconee. Co-founded by Riezl and Ted Baker, the firm has redefined the standard of excellence in Georgia’s luxury real estate market through its commitment to integrity, personalized service, and innovative marketing. With a proven track record representing some of the region’s most exclusive properties, Luxury Lake Oconee Real Estate Group continues to set the benchmark for exceptional results and client experience. (www.luxurylakeoconee.com; www.riezlbaker.com)
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