MaryAnn Hayes of Marion, a sales associate with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Marion, has been recognized with the Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society award.

This honor is awarded to the top 17 percent of approximately 87,000 sales associates worldwide in the Coldwell Banker system.

Hayes will be honored during a reception on April 30 at the State Room in Boston.

Locally, Hayes is an active volunteer serving the Community Nurse and Hospice Care.