The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) has celebrated its top performers at its 2024 Awards for Excellence gala event.
Held at the Star Entertainment Centre in Sydney, the ceremony recognised top performers across 24 categories, including nine agency and 15 individual awards.
The award for top Residential Salesperson went to Ben Pike from Pulse Property Agents.
The top Residential Sales Team went to Adrian William Real Estate, while the top Real Estate Agency (Small) was won by Biller Property and the top Real Estate Agency (Large) was won by McGrath Estate Agents Parramatta.
Lloyd Edge from Aus Property Professionals, took home the Buyers’ Agent of the Year award.
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin highlighted the high calibre of entrants, noting the industry’s resilience in the face of ongoing challenges.
“Each of you has raised the bar for excellence in real estate, and we are proud to celebrate your remarkable achievements this evening,” Mr McKibbin said.
Other notable winners included Joseph Assaf from Ray White Commercial Western Sydney, who won Commercial Salesperson of the Year.
Kellie Andriessen from Newcastle Property Management received the Tim Anderson OAM Residential Property Manager award.
The most prestigious accolade, the Woodrow Weight Award for outstanding contribution to real estate agency practice, was presented to Ewan Morton from Morton Real Estate in Sydney.
Mr McKibbin praised Morton’s leadership and innovation, describing him as “one of the most valued and respected members of our profession today.”
The awards ceremony, now in its 27th year, continues to be one of the most respected industry events in New South Wales.
2024 REINSW Awards for Excellence Winners
Woodrow Weight Award
Ewan Morton, Morton Real Estate
Achievement
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Ebony Cavanough, Leah Jay
Auctioneer
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Clarence White, Menck White Auctioneers
Business Development Manager
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James Daniel Euripidou, NG Farah
Buyers’ Agent
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Lloyd Edge, Aus Property Professionals
Buyers’ Agency
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Propertybuyer
Commercial Property Manager
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Fabrizio Pignataro, Strathfield Partners
Commercial Salesperson
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Joseph Assaf, Ray White Commercial Western Sydney
Commercial Agency – Small
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Burgess Rawson
Commercial Agency – Large
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MMJ Real Estate
Communication
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Ayre Real Estate
Innovation
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Ray White Commercial Western Sydney
Operational Leadership
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Kon Stathopoulos, McGrath Estate Agents Parramatta
Operational Support
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Anika Benecke, Belle Property Parramatta
Property Marketer
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Fiona Yang, Plus Agency
Tim Anderson OAM Residential Property Manager
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Kellie Andriessen, Newcastle Property Management
Residential Property Management Team
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Century 21 Novocastrian
Residential Salesperson
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Ben Pike, Pulse Property Agents
Residential Sales Team
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Adrian William Real Estate
Real Estate Agency – Small
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Biller Property
Real Estate Agency – Large
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McGrath Estate Agents Parramatta
Rural Marketer
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This year, the judges faced a tough choice and ultimately selected two winners in this category:
Liam Griffiths, William Inglis & Son Ltd
Mark Mudford, Lawd
School-Based Traineeship (SBAT)
Amelia Worner, Miller & James Real Estate
Strata Manager
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Ben Cabello, Strata Embassy