McGrath Caloundra has taken two of the top honours at the REIQ Awards Gala held on the weekend.

Not only was Principal Jodie Hedley-Ward named Residential Salesperson of the year, but the office also received the Community Service Award for its Community Giveback Program.

Started in early 2017, the initiative has since close to  $150,000 and donated to 125 not-for-profit organisations.

Mrs Hedley-Ward said the individual and collective recognition was "an incredible moment" in her career.

"We are incredibly passionate about our community and every single member of our team has devoted time and funds to support our Community Giveback Program," she said.

"To have raised close to $150,000 in that time is wonderful, but the true reward has been seeing many people we have touched and to see our team grow closer as a result of the experiences we have shared. 

"I’m honoured to be named the Residential Salesperson of the Year, among such a stellar group of finalists."

McGrath Franchise Network Head Christopher Mourd said Mrs Hedley-Ward's accolades were well deserved.

“Jodie is an outstanding member of the McGrath team and we are delighted that she has been recognised by the REIQ," he said. 

"Her energy and professionalism inspires all of us, and her commitment to deliver the best results for her clients is befitting for her award as Sales Person of the Year. 

"McGrath Caloundra has exemplified our company’s commitment to supporting and giving back to its local communities."

REIQ 2019 AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE WINNERS

• Auctioneer of the Year: Gavin Croft – Sotheby’s International
• Best Media Report: Emilia Terzon – ABC
• Business Broker of the Year: Michelle Wright – Complete Business Brokers
• Business Development Manager of the Year (Property Management): Wayde Hildrew – Ray White Aspley
• Buyers Agency of the Year: Property Zest (Brisbane and Caloundra)
• Buyers Agent of the Year: Bryan Loughnan – Propertyology
• Commercial Agency of the Year: Savills (QLD) Pty Ltd
• Commercial Property Manager of the Year: Kate Short – CBRE
• Commercial Salesperson of the Year: Rudi Scutti – CBRE
• Community Service Award: McGrath Caloundra
• Corporate Support Person of the Year: Eric Sutherland – Laguna Real Estate
• Innovation Award: Wythes Real Estate (Cooroy), LJ Hooker Nerang
• Large Residential Agency of the Year: LJ Hooker Nerang
• Medium Residential Agency of the Year: Bees Nees City Realty (South Brisbane)
• Regional Residential Agency of the Year: Kingsberry Harcourts (Townsville)
• Regional Salesperson of the Year: Thomas Quaid – Quaid Real Estate (Cairns)
• Residential Property Manager of the Year: Katie Knight – RE/MAX Success (Toowoomba)
• Residential Salesperson of the Year: Jodie Hedley-Ward – McGrath Caloundra
• Small Residential Year: Bridgebury Real Estate (North Lakes)

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