The REA Group last night celebrated the best of the best in the property industry at its Annual Excellence Awards gala in Melbourne.
Now in its eighth year, the awards recognise the outstanding performance of realestate.com.au and
realcommercial.com.au customers who support Australians throughout all aspects of the property journey.
With more awards than ever before, property professionals had the opportunity to take home almost 70 data-driven and submission-based awards.
“It’s been another incredible year for the industry, and it was fantastic to get the country’s top agents and agencies together to celebrate their success,” said REA Group General Manager – Customer Excellence, Amy Read.
“These prestigious awards place a spotlight on the incredible achievements of individuals and teams across the industry, helping our customers to broaden their reach and win new business. I’d like to extend a huge congratulations to all our finalists and winners.”
The winning prizes included advertising opportunities, media coverage, features on
realestate.com.au and content across REA Group’s social media channels.
In addition, the Contribution to Community winner received $10,000 to donate to a not-for-profit of their choosing, the Rising Star received a $5,000 development grant, and the Wellbeing Initiative of the Year recipient received a wellbeing series curated specifically for their team by the experts at Benny Buton.
Harris Real Estate took out the Residential Agency of the Year award for the agency’s hyper-local campaigns that enabled Harris agents to grow recognition in their service areas. The agency also built a one-on-one training program in house with a learning platform of more than 300 courses.
Karuna Mazzocchi from Coronis Real Estate took out the coveted title of Most Influential Woman in Property, with the judges commending her promotion of women in the property industry.
They said: “She fosters diversity, and empowers women in leadership. Her mission goes beyond her own business, influencing and inspiring other businesses recognise biases, and to hire and promote based on skills.”
Hygge Property took home the inaugural Excellence in Sustainability award for its Village in Daylesford project which championed well designed community living with a focus on social and environmental sustainability.
2024 has also been marked by significant milestones for Harcourts Solutions, who came out on top
for Property Management team of the Year.
Professionals Real Estate took home the win for Contribution to Community, following more than two decades of efforts in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
A full list of categories and winners can be found below and on theareas.com.au.
Data-Driven award winners
| Individual Name | Company | Award | Sub category | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Hayman | Hayman Partners – Canberra | Top Resi Agent – Total Value Sales | Metro | ACT |
| Brett Hayman | Hayman Partners – Canberra | Top Resi Agent – Most Properties Sold | Metro | ACT |
| Alexander Phillips | PPD Real Estate | Top Resi Agent – Total Value Sales | Metro | NSW |
| Josh Tesolin | Ray White Quakers Hill – The Tesolin Group | Top Resi Agent – Most Properties Sold | Metro | NSW |
| Nick Clarke | Clarke & Co Estate Agents | Top Resi Agent – Total Value Sales | Regional | NSW |
| Nick Clarke | Clarke & Co Estate Agents | Top Resi Agent – Most Properties Sold | Regional | NSW |
| Daniel Harris | Real Estate Central Projects – Darwin | Top Resi Agent – Total Value Sales | Metro | NT |
| Daniel Harris | Real Estate Central Projects – Darwin | Top Resi Agent – Most Properties Sold | Metro | NT |
| Lindsay Carey | Nutrien Harcourts Alice Springs | Top Resi Agent – Total Value Sales | Regional | NT |
| Lindsay Carey | Nutrien Harcourts Alice Springs | Top Resi Agent – Most Properties Sold | Regional | NT |
| Alex Jordan | McGrath Estate Agents – Paddington | Top Resi Agent – Total Value Sales | Metro | QLD |
| Ryan Suhle | Ray White – North Lakes | Top Resi Agent – Most Properties Sold | Metro | QLD |
| Cooper Watson | Realway Property Partners – Toowoomba | Top Resi Agent – Total Value Sales | Regional | QLD |
| Chris Arnold | Freeman Estates – Kingaroy | Top Resi Agent – Most Properties Sold | Regional | QLD |
| Sally Cameron | Toop + Toop | Top Resi Agent – Total Value Sales | Metro | SA |
| Mike Lao | Edge Realty | Top Resi Agent – Most Properties Sold | Metro | SA |
| Kathleen Fry | Top Resi Agent – Total Value Sales | Regional | SA | |
| Jake Pope | Elders Whyalla | Top Resi Agent – Most Properties Sold | Regional | SA |
| Harry Coomer | Peterswald | Top Resi Agent – Total Value Sales | Metro | TAS |
| Harry Coomer | Peterswald | Top Resi Agent – Most Properties Sold | Metro | TAS |
| Leigh Jordan | One Agency Collins Real Estate – Devonport | Top Resi Agent – Total Value Sales | Regional | TAS |
| Leigh Jordan | One Agency Collins Real Estate – Devonport | Top Resi Agent – Most Properties Sold | Regional | TAS |
| Helen Yan | Ray White – Balwyn | Top Resi Agent – Total Value Sales | Metro | VIC |
| Michelle Stephens | OBrien Real Estate – Carrum Downs | Top Resi Agent – Most Properties Sold | Metro | VIC |
| Tim Carson | McCartney Real Estate – Torquay | Top Resi Agent – Total Value Sales | Regional | VIC |
| Simon Burns | First National Real Estate Latrobe | Top Resi Agent – Most Properties Sold | Regional | VIC |
| Linton Allen | Empire Residential Property | Top Resi Agent – Total Value Sales | Metro | WA |
| Mark Grogan | O’Neil Real Estate | Top Resi Agent – Most Properties Sold | Metro | WA |
| Tim Cooper | Summit Realty – Bunbury | Top Resi Agent – Total Value Sales | Regional | WA |
| Tim Cooper | Summit Realty – Bunbury | Top Resi Agent – Most Properties Sold | Regional | WA |
| Frank Giorgi | RWC – Canberra | Top Commercial Agent | Sales & Leasing | ACT |
| Frank Torcaso | Elders Commercial – Liverpool | Top Commercial Agent | Leasing | NSW |
| Yosh Mendis | Burgess Rawson – Sydney | Top Commercial Agent | Sales | NSW |
| Ryan Doyle | LJ Hooker Commercial – Darwin | Top Commercial Agent | Sales & Leasing | NT |
| Manoli Nicolas | My Agent Aus | Top Commercial Agent | Leasing | QLD |
| Jackson Rameau | RWC – Gold Coast | Top Commercial Agent | Sales | QLD |
| Saxon Smith | City Realty – Adelaide | Top Commercial Agent | Leasing | SA |
| Andrew Turner | Commercial S.A Property Group – Adelaide | Top Commercial Agent | Sales | SA |
| Andy Howell | Howell Property Group | Top Commercial Agent | Sales & Leasing | TAS |
| Tino Parisi | Compton Green – Inner West | Top Commercial Agent | Leasing | VIC |
| Dylan Kilner | Stonebridge Property Group – Melbourne | Top Commercial Agent | Sales | VIC |
| Miguel De Freitas | DFR Commercial – Cockburn Central | Top Commercial Agent | Leasing | WA |
| Robert Zeiser | Ayers Real Estate – Wangara | Top Commercial Agent | Sales | WA |
| Winner | Award Name | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Colliers | Commercial Agency of the Year | Colliers achieved outstanding results across all property asset classes in FY24. They continue to invest in strategic marketing campaigns to ensure marketing excellence and innovative solutions for their clients and have nurtured a strong and productive culture for their teams, as they continually find new and better ways to connect in the ever-changing and fast-paced environment. |
| Professionals Real Estate | Contribution to Community | Professionals Real Estate’s contribution to community is showcased through an extraordinary 20-year Diamond Partner to Australia’s leading research charity, the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). This extraordinary 20-year philanthropy has helped fund world-leading advancements in diagnoses, treatment and prevention, supporting more women to enjoy cancer-free futures. |
| The Village in Daylesford by Hygge Property | Excellence in Sustainability | Inspired by Daylesford’s natural and heritage landscape, The Village in Daylesford By Hygge Property sets an example of how a well-designed sustainable and community-centric project can drive a change in narrative for medium density living in regional towns. Including 31 townhouses and communal spaces, the project was designed with an overriding priority towards social and environmental sustainability. |
| Stockland Dreamcatcher | Game Changer of the Year | Building or renovating a home can be daunting, but Dreamcatcher by Stockland has transformed this often-stressful experience into something truly enjoyable, creating an innovative tool that enables people to collate imagery and bring their dream home to life before any decisions are made, in turn supporting buyer confidence and getting people from idea to moving in, faster. |
| Assemble | Integrated Brand Campaign of the Year | “Assemble’s ’Imagine less. Experience more’ campaign not only exceeded expectations on campaign performance, but has also helped more people achieve their dream of homeownership. The campaign provides a more authentic and transparent approach than traditional off-the-plan buying. purchase pathway is the solution for an affordable path to homeownership, offering the ability to ’Imagine less. Experience more’, which boldly speaks to experiencing your future home, before it’s a reality.” |
| Coronis – Karuna Mazzocchi | Most Influential Woman in Property | Karuna Mazzocchi has driven exceptional improvement in representation and promotion of women in the property industry. She fosters diversity, and empowers women in leadership. Her mission goes beyond her own business, influencing and inspiring other businesses to recognize biases, and to hire and promote based on skills. |
| Harcourts Solutions | Property Management Team of the Year | 2024 has been marked by significant milestones for Harcourts Solutions, exemplified by impressive increases in their portfolio – all with team retention. This astounding growth is a direct result of their relentless pursuit of excellence, unwavering customer-obsessed focus, and an array of strategic initiatives that have driven them to new heights. |
| Harris Real Estate | Residential Agency of the Year | “If you were to ask Harris Real Estate what makes them successful, their answer says it all – it’s about shared leadership, continuous learning, meticulous planning and mostly importantly, collaboration across the entire team.
This year has seen them build a one-on-one training program, and grow their learning platform to house more than 300 courses. This, coupled with campaigns that are hyper-local, enabling their agents to grow recognition in their service areas, has led to a hugely successful year.” |
| Buxton Port Phillip – Nancy Yang | Rising Star of the Year | For Nancy Yang, carving out a career in real estate has given her purpose, and her continuous growth has been a testament to the power of perseverance, and of bringing genuine compassion to the real estate industry. She is fueled by hope and fierce determination to be the first female auctioneer in Port Melbourne and the first female director at Buxton Port Melbourne. |
| DiJones – Jessica West | Support Superstar of the Year | “Jessica West brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every situation. She’s hands-on, and forever offering more than expected, to the point of physically helping clients style and prepare their homes.
She also plays an important role in their team’s growth, improving systems and processes, and in turn boosting the performance of the entire business.” |
| Ouwens Casserly Real Estate | Wellbeing Initiative of the Year | “Ouwens Casserly Real Estate knows that their culture is their greatest asset. That a positive attitude, a passion for real estate, and an unwavering belief that they all have one another’s backs – is how they make things happen.
They’ve introduced a wellbeing program that promotes healthy physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, which in turn has enhanced performance, mitigated burnout risks, and increased both engagement and retention of talent.” |
