The Real Estate Institute of Victoria held its 2016 Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner on Thursday night at Crown Towers in downtown Melbourne.

The entertainment on the night was provided by Mary 'Effie' Coustas and Empire Live.

Joseph Walton, REIV President, discussed how the REIV has embraced the digital environment and with the recent changes in Victorian legislation, "it is important to have a voice that is heard." 

REIV CEO Geoff White said that the quality of finalists this year indicates the professionalism of agents working in Victoria.

“These independently-judged awards acknowledge the hard work and effort that our members put in throughout the year to achieve the best results for their clients and the property industry,” he said.

White noted there were several agencies that won a number of awards this year, including Gary Peer & Associates, which won three awards.

Walton awarded Neville Sanders, who has been a member of the REIV since 1971, the President's Award for his contributions to the industry. 

“Neville has made a significant contribution, at both state and national level, over many years,” said Walton. 

Tim Heavyside from Fletchers Group was awarded the Residential Sales Person of the Year - Principals. Tim said he is truely honoured to be awarded this prestigious prize for the fifth time since 2006.

The finalists and winners in 2016 were as follows.

MARKETING AWARDS

Rural Marketing Award

Inglis, Property: Beckworth Court Homestead

Residential Marketing Award (Budget under $10k)

Nicholson Real Estate Pty Ltd, Property: 1 Barkly St, Brunswick East

Residential Marketing Award (Budget over $10k)

Barry Plant Manningham

Project Marketing Award

Knight Frank, Property: Royal Como

realestateVIEW.com.au AWARDS

realestateVIEW.com.au Sales Agency Award – Small Agency

Nicholas Lynch Real Estate

realestateVIEW.com.au Sales Agency Award – Large Agency

Methven Professionals Mooroolbark

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Residential Property Manager of the Year (Principals)

Lizzie Roberts, Woodards Carnegie

Residential Property Manager of the Year (Non-Principals)

Natisha McLean, Woodards Camberwell

Residential Salesperson of the Year (Principals)

Tim Heavyside, The Fletchers Group

Residential Salesperson of the Year (Non-Principals)

Michael Richardson, The Fletchers Group

Commercial Property Manager of the Year

Kristian Etherington, Ray White Commercial Victoria - Nunawading

Commercial Salesperson of the Year

Brett Diston, Ray White Commercial Victoria - Nunawading

Buyer’s Agent of the Year

Janet Spencer, Buyer Solutions Australia Pty Ltd 

Business Broker of the Year

Karli Dunham, Just Business Brokers.Com 

Owner’s Corporation Manager of the Year

None this year

Achievement Award

None this year

Corporate Support Person of the Year

Maisae Lattouf, Infolio Property Advisors

Outstanding Young Agent of the Year Award

Michael Webb, Philip Webb Sales Pty Ltd

Novice Auctioneer of the Year

Jack Richardson, hockingstuart

Senior Auctioneer of the Year

Winner: Harry Li, iSell group

Runner-Up: Tom Roberts, Nelson Alexander Pty Ltd

AGENCY AWARDS

Innovation Award

Harcourts Victoria

Communications Award

Gary Peer & Associates Pty Ltd

Community Service Award

Ray White Chelsea

C&I Gold Award for Overall Excellence

CBRE

Best Website Award

Jellis Craig Group

Corporate Promotion Award (Single Office)

Market Share Property

Corporate Promotion Award (Multiple Offices)

Jellis Craig Group

Commercial Agency of the Year

Colliers International (Victoria)

Small Residential Agency of the Year

Gary Peer & Associates Pty Ltd – St Kilda

Medium Residential Agency of the Year

Nicholas Lynch Real Estate

Large Residential Agency of the Year

Gary Peer & Associates Pty Ltd - Caulfield

See also:

The countdown for Thursday's REIV Awards for Excellence is on

Meet the finalists in this week's REIV Awards

Access to tenanted properties a key focus for REIV in Residential Tenancy Review