WEST POINT — Mossy Oak Properties, Inc., America’s Land Specialist is pleased to announce that Tom Middleton, of Land Investments in Natchez, has been chosen as “Agent of the Year.”

When informed of the honor, Middleton was clearly taken by surprise.

“I never expected to win, I knew I’d had a good year, but there are just so many outstanding agents, I really never thought I had a chance to actually win this,” he said.

Mossy Oak Properties has continued to show explosive growth in recent months, building a powerful network of real estate professionals, committed to aggressive sales growth, while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

“Achieving the Mossy Oak Properties Agent of the Year Award takes dedication to professionalism, attention to detail and a level of service not found very often,” said Lannie Wallace, executive VP of Mossy Oak Properties, Inc. “Tom Middleton exemplifies each of these qualities and we are proud to announce him as the first MOP Agent of the year.”

Mossy Oak Properties was launched in 2003 to assist landowners, sportsmen and investors in their pursuit of the perfect piece of property. Since its initial multi-state launch, the Mossy Oak Properties network has grown to 38 offices in eight states throughout the Southeast. Offices are currently located in Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee and Missouri.