LJ Hooker’s annual Night of the Stars awards in Adelaide on the weekend concluded national celebrations which honoured the leading real estate group’s top business owners.
LJ Hooker awards the Franchise Owner of the Year in every state and territory each year. The accolade has grown in stature to become the pre-eminent category of the state-based galas in recognition of the commitment, perseverance and support which business owners adopt in their everyday practices.
At the South Australian awards, the co-Principals of LJ Hooker St Peters | Glynde | Adelaide City | LJ Hooker Commercial Adelaide – Mario Bonomi, Claude Buccella and Rino Pancione – jointly received the coveted title at their ceremony at Adelaide Hilton. It coincided with the trio celebrating 30 years with the brand this year.
The business partners joined other Franchise Owners of the Year around Australia for 2017-18:
Queensland / NT
Shane Colquhoun, LJ Hooker Nerang
Western Australia
Victor Paz, LJ Hooker Shelley | Willetton | Cockburn City
Victoria / Tasmania
Penny Higgs and Stuart Whyment – LJ Hooker Glenorchy
New South Wales / ACT
Jason and Kylie Maxwell – LJ Hooker Queanbeyan
LJ Hooker Network Chief Graeme Hyde said business leadership played a significant role in the success of the real estate network.
“The contributions of our business owners – both within their own office and to their network peers – are integral to our operations, culture and brand presence,” said Mr Hyde.
“They’re leaders whose support brings out the very best in their specialists. Whether they’re dealing with their sales, property management or administrative teams, this year’s awarded business owners provide strategic counsel, clear direction and the support mechanisms to allow their individuals and collective departments to flourish.
“We are fortunate to have long-term business owners who take great pride in the LJ Hooker offering, partnering with Corporate to ensure our service to customers is the benchmark in real estate.”
