Ray White Ferntree Gully was among the big winners at the company's Tasmania and Victoria state awards held in Melbourne on Thursday.

Not only was Director Ben Thomas named the top-performing agent for settled commission, but the team also took out the best overall office in Victoria.

Its marks the third consecutive year Mr Thomas has enjoyed individual and collective success at the awards.

He told WILLIAMS MEDIA the challenges of navigating the market throughout the past 12 months had made this year's recognition extra special.

"There has been a lot of people doing it a bit tough and not making much money, so I'm just really proud of my team for what they have been able to achieve," he said.

"We haven't lost a single salesperson throughout the past 12 months, which has been really important for us.

"The leadership group within the office has been able to provide a lot of support and guidance for the guys."

More than 1,100 guests descended on the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre for the annual Ray White Victoria and Tasmania state awards on Thursday August 22 to celebrate the top offices and individual achievers throughout the leading network.

In welcoming everyone to the event, Ray White Victorian and Tasmanian CEO Stephen Dullens reaffirmed Ray White's core values.

“Our collective strength is worth so much more than the individual parts, and we’re committed to doing whatever we can to support each and every one of you," he said.

“The best thing that each of us can do for each other - is to grow.

“As a group we were focused on fantastic customer outcomes well before it became trendy, dating all the way back to 1902.”

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From left to right: Ray White Group Managing Director Dan White, Ray White Ferntree Gully Sales Consultant Jack Rickard, Ray White Ferntree Gully Director - Sales Consultant Ben Thomas, Ray White Ferntree Gully Executive Assistant Maryanne Nicolson, Ray White Ferntree Gully Sales Assistant Jimmy Shan and Ray White Victoria and Tasmania CEO Stephen Dullens. Source: Ray White

Danijela Pekic of Ray White Epping was named Property Management Business Development Manager of the Year, while Chloe Holt of Ray White Ferntree Gully was named Property Management Team Leader of the Year. 

The individual award for Marketing Excellence went to Erhan Kalistu of Ray White Glenroy, while Ray White Ferntree Gully took out the award for sales office with the best marketing.

Ray White Warrnambool took home the gong for its community service.

Ray White Glen Waverley also won the award for the top auction office in terms of settled sales, as well the award for administration team of the year while Ray White Ballarat won Top Exclusive Sales Office - Settled Sales.

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From left to right: Ray White Group Managing Director Dan White, Ray White Balwyn Principal Helen Yan and Ray White Victoria and Tasmania CEO Stephen Dullens. Source: Ray White

Steven Yuen of Ray White Forest Hill won Novice Auctioneer of the Year, while the Senior Auctioneer of the Year award went to Tom Grieve of Ray White Carnegie.

Arjun Chandaka of Ray White Glenroy was named Lead Generator of the Year, while Zac Boothroyd of Ray White Lara was the winner of the Office/Operations Manager of the Year award.

Bronwyn Shiel of Ray White Croydon won the award for Front of House Manager of the Year.

Property Management Customer Satisfaction Office of the Year went to Ray White Wodonga, while Cassy Prouse of Ray White Ferntree Gully won the Customer Care Individual of the Year award.

Ray White Frankston won the award for best-presented office in 2018-19. Andrew Bellino and Carlo Gargano of Ray White Craigburn were honoured with the Business Achievement Award. 

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