Each state based real estate institute organisation recently held Award for Excellence nights recognising the best performers across a wide spectrum of categories in the real estate industry including residential, commercial, rural, sales, property management, buyers agent and marketing and innovation. 

According to REIA president Adrian Kelly, these annual awards are an industry highlight.

"They acknowledge the hard work and effort by individuals in achieving the best results for their clients and encourage and promote excellence and best practice in the real estate profession," said Mr Kelly.

"Importantly, the winners at the state level have the opportunity to compete against their peers at the REIA National Awards for Excellence in Darwin on 2 April 2020.

"It is the ultimate accolade to be a national winner. 

"I am encouraged by the increasing number of professionals that strive to be recognised as the best in Australia."

In Canberra, the REIACT held their Awards for Excellence at the QT Hotel, also celebrating 25 years of recognition.

“In 1995 the Institute held its first Awards for Excellence and presented nine awards, this year we presented 30 Awards," said REIACT president Michael Kumm.

"Our Awards recognise the professionalism and commitment of our members to both consumers and colleagues alike, when conducting the everyday business. 

"The standard of submissions for this year’s awards was of the highest calibre, with many categories decided by the barest of margins."

In NSW, the REINSW had only 23 prizes up for grabs and over 100 finalists so competition was stiff. 

REINSW President Leanne Pilkington said the night showed the success of the industry which was on full display, with an astonishing amount of talent in the room.

“With so many deserving nominees, choosing the top professional and agency for each category, was extremely tough," said Ms Pilkington. 

Among the big winners was Colliers International, who saw agents Edward Gorddard and Michael Crombie take home the Operational Support award and Property marketer award. 

Propertybuyer clinched the Buyers Agency award, while Highland Property Agents was crowned the best large Real Estate Agency of the year. 

The most prestigious award of the night, the Woodrow Weight Award was given to Chris Hanley for his incredible work in real estate, as well as the Byron Bay community.

The REINT members have worked hard all year in a very depressed market. 

While their numbers were down this year, the entries they received were of a very high standard and some worthy winners took home the trophies.

Categories included Residential Property Manager of the Year, Business Development Manager of the Year, Operational Leadership Award winner and REINT Auctioneer of the Year.

In South Australia, REISA recognised the depth of expertise, knowledge and customer service that the real estate community has to offer.

“REISA is all about professional development, training, advocacy, membership and networking," said REISA president Brett Roenfeldt.

Along with winners of REIT, REIV, REIWA and REIQ, all winners will gather in Darwin next year to compete for the REIA national real estate awards.

This include the REIA President’s Award which recognises and celebrates outstanding contributions to the real estate profession by individuals from any/all member states/territories over an extended period of time.

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