There are seven nominees from the real estate and property sectors in this year's EY 2015 Australian Entrepreneur Of The Year competition.

They include Phil Harris from Harris Real Estate in South Australia, who is also a REISA Salesperson of the Year and SA Golden Gavel Auctioneering Winner; Dean Willemsen of Prime Build in western Sydney; Robert Rowe of Tú Projects Pty Ltd in Brisbane, Paul Bitdorf of Nicheliving in WA; Damian Collins from Momentum Wealth in WA; Veronica Macpherson from MACRO Realty Developments in WA; and Dale Alcock of ABN Group (Western Region Champion of Entrepreneurship)

Now in its 15th year in Australia, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year awards in Australia celebrate talented and successful homegrown entrepreneurs making a significant difference to the local and global economy. Nominees, who come from a diverse range of fields including property, fitness, technology, food and beverage, kids’ toys, health and education, will compete in regional award ceremonies in July and August. Regional category winners will go on to the national awards ceremony in Sydney on October 15.