First National Real Estate’s agents were presented with their 2024 Vic/Tas State Awards at National Gallery of Victoria on Saturday night.

During the evening, FN Charles L. King & Co (Echuca) was announced winner of Vic/Tas Sales Office of the Year and FN Hall & Partners (Dandenong) was announced Vic/Tas Property Management Office of the Year.

Topping the individual awards were Jackie Lyons, FN Hall & Partners (Dandenong) who took home Vic/Tas Property Manager of the Year; Suzy Candappa, FN Candappa (Drouin) who won Vic/Tas Business Development Manager of the Year, and Troy O'Brien, FN Charles L. King & Co (Echuca)  who achieved Vic/Tas Salesperson of the Year. 

"It gives me great pleasure to introduce this year’s top performers," said Vic/Tas State Chair, Allison Holzer. 

"Over the past 12 months, you have demonstrated exceptional professionalism, innovation and commitment to excellence—hallmarks of a thriving industry that continues to raise the standard of service across Victoria and Tasmania. In celebrating your success, we acknowledge the positive impact your work has on our communities and the trust placed in our profession."

Vic/Tas Sales Office of the Year winners were:

• FN Charles L. King & Co (Echuca) – No.1 Sales Office of the Year
• FN Hall & Partners (Dandenong)
• FN King & Heath (Bairnsdale)
• FN Latrobe (Traralgon)
• FN Collie & Tierney (Mildura) 
• FN TSFN (Bendigo)
• FN Bonnici & Associates (Wodonga)
• FN Finning (Cranbourne)
• FN Neilson Partners (Berwick)
• FN Westwood (Werribee)

Vic/Tas Property Management Office of the Year winners were:

• FN Hall & Partners (Dandenong) - No.1 Property Management Office of the Year
• FN TSFN (Bendigo)
• FN Collie & Tierney (Mildura)
• FN King & Heath (Bairnsdale)
• FN Westwood (Werribee)
• FN Latrobe (Traralgon)
• FN Neilson Partners (Narre Warren)
• FN Neilson Partners (Berwick)
• FN Finning (Cranbourne)
• FN Rayner (Bacchus Marsh)

Vic/Tas Property Manager of the Year winners were:

• Jackie Lyons, FN Hall & Partners (Dandenong) - Property Manager of the Year
• Debbie Angrove, FN Charles L. King & Co (Echuca) 
• Lauren Stanic, FN Melton
• Anthea Hamilton, FN TSFN (Bendigo)
• Rebecca Wharton, FN TSFN (Bendigo)
• Kelly Gull, FN Hall & Partners (Dandenong)
• Suzy Candappa, FN Candappa (Drouin)
• Teagan Lumm, FN TSFN (Bendigo)
• Chloe Lord, FN Rayner (Bacchus Marsh)
• Melissa Johnson, FN Rayner (Bacchus Marsh)

Vic/Tas Business Development Manager of the Year winners were:

• Suzy Candappa, FN Candappa (Drouin) – Business Development Manager of the Year
• Lisa Greene, FN Hall & Partners (Dandenong)
• Demi Georga, FN South Morang
• Rachel Martin, FN King & Heath (Bairnsdale)
• Zoey Bauerle, FN Bonnici & Associates (Thurgoona)
• Lauren Stanic, FN Melton
• Jai Grant, FN Westwood (Werribee)
• Georgia Chircop, FN Westwood Truganina (Truganina)
• Caitlin Besecke, FN Neilson Partners (Narre Warren) 
• Peter Chen, FN Burwood

The winners of Vic/Tas Salesperson of the Year awards were:

• Troy O'Brien, FN Charles L. King & Co (Echuca) – No.1 Salesperson of the Year
• Simon Burns, FN Latrobe (Traralgon)
• Lexley Sewell, FN Bonnici & Associates (Thurgoona)
• Alan Mitchell, FN Charles L. King & Co (Cohuna)
• Rowena Ash, FN Charles L. King & Co (Echuca)
• Mick Dolphin, FN Ranges (Belgrave)
• Tara Walters, FN Neilson Partners (Berwick) 
• Kirsten Benton, FN King & Heath (Bairnsdale)
• Shane Candappa, FN Candappa (Drouin)
• Liam Russell, FN Charles L. King & Co (Echuca)

A range of specialist awards were also announced: 

• New Property Manager of the Year – Demee Spargo, FN Rayner (Bacchus Marsh)
• Pillar Award – Janine Thorp, FN Charles L. King & Co (Echuca)
• Rising Star - Lauren Stanic, FN Melton
• Community Spirit Award – Jade Carberry, FN Melton
• Community Spirit Award – FN Charles L. King & Co (Echuca)
• Digital Award – Madeline Bonnici, FN Bonnici & Associates (Wodonga)
• Best Marketing Campaign – Troy O’Brien, FN Charles L. King & Co (Echuca)
• Reputation Management Award - FN Neilson Partners (Pakenham)

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