Familiar faces scooped many of the key 2021 Annual REA Excellence Awards last night with DiJONES taking out Residential Agency of the Year for the second year in a row.
More than 500 property professionals came together at venues across Australia to celebrate the winners of more than 40 awards.
First established in 2016, the AREAs celebrate the success of property industry professionals and their outstanding performance in supporting Australians through every aspect of their real estate journey.
DiJONES Head of Investment Management Pamela Styling said the agency was delighted to take home the award for Residential Agency of the Year for the second year in a row.
“Winning any award is a massive achievement for our business and something we take very seriously,” she said.
“We’re absolutely delighted to be recognised within the industry and with the message our AREA sends to our people – that we’re doing the right thing at the right time.”
Laing+Simmons Chief Executive Officer Leanne Pilkington again won Most Influential Woman in the Property Market, after claiming the same award in 2019, while Raine & Horne Kurri Kurri’s Ryan Mitchell went back-to-back as Property Manager of the Year.
Key 2 Sale Real Estate took out the inaugural Wellbeing Initiative of the Year Award.
The REA Group partnered with health experts at Benny Button for the award, which was designed to recognise companies and individuals who have introduced wellbeing initiatives in the workplace to support their teams at work and in their personal lives.
The Top Residential Agent categories also saw some repeat winners with OBrien Real Estate’s Michelle Stephens taking out the Victorian AREA for the second year in a row, while Hayman Partner’s Brett Hayman did the same in the ACT.
There was an even split this year between male and female winners in the Top Residential Agents categories with Kate Smith taking out the award in South Australia, Vivien Yap in Western Australia, and Abi Freeman in Tasmania.
Josh Tesolin won Top Residential Agent for NSW, Tony O’Doherty took the title in QLD, and Daniel Harris claimed the AREA in the Northern Territory.
REA Group Chief Customer Officer Kul Singh attended the NSW event and extended his congratulations to the winners and finalists.
“We had an incredibly high calibre of submissions, the best I’ve seen,” he said.
“It was fantastic to see the industry physically come together to celebrate the successes of 2021.
“What our customers do impacts so many Australians, and they are there right through every aspect of the property journey. As partner of the industry, we’re delighted to recognise property’s finest for their outstanding achievements.
“The AREAs’ prize packages are all designed to assist customers to win new business, and I’m confident our winners will gain a lot of value from this year’s package. A big congratulations to all winners and finalists.”
For a full list of winners see below or visit theareas.com.au:
Residential Agency of the Year
DiJONES
Commercial Agency of the Year
JLL
Property Manager of the Year
Ryan Mitchell, Raine & Horne Kurri Kurri
Most Influential Woman in the Property Market
Leanne Pilkington
Game Changer of the Year
Knight Frank Perth: WorkZone Team
Marketer of the Year
Giverny Reid, Crown Group
Integrated Brand Campaign of the Year
Bowens
Jeep – Work Far From Home
Wellbeing Initiative of the Year
Key 2 Sale Real Estate
Contribution to Community
Milieu Property
Top Residential Agents
Victoria
Michelle Stephens, OBrien Real Estate – Carrum Downs
NSW
Josh Tesolin, Ray White Quakers Hill – The Tesolin Group
QLD
Tony O’Doherty, Belle Property – Bulimba
SA
Kate Smith, Harcourts Smith – Semaphore
WA
Vivien Yap, Ray White – Dalkeith | Claremont
ACT
Brett Hayman, Hayman Partners – Canberra
TAS
Abi Freeman, Knight Frank – Tasmania
NT
Daniel Harris, Real Estate Central Projects – Darwin
Top Commercial Agent
Victoria
George Takis, Teska Carson
NSW
Robert Dowdy, CBRE Western Sydney
QLD
Manoli Nicolas, LJ Hooker Commercial, Brisbane
SA
James Juers, McGees Property, Adelaide
WA
Leo Rizzo, Ayers Real Estate, Wangara
Top Commercial Leasing Agent
VIC
Tino Parisi, Compton Green
NSW
Colmon Su, Colman Property Group, Canterbury
QLD
Brendon Ross, Pro Commercial, West Burleigh
SA
Saxon Smith, McGees Property, Adelaide
WA
Adam Smith, Altegra Property Group, Perth
Top Commercial Sales & Leasing Agent
ACT
David Grimmond, Civium Property Group, Phillip
NT
Sam Moore, North Commercial NT, Stuart Park
TAS
George Burbury, Knight Frank, Hobart
Land Campaign of the Year
Victoria and Tasmania
Mt Pleasant, KR Peters
NSW and ACT finalists
Ardennes, Allam Homes
QLD and NT
The Surrounds, Villawood
SA
Tonsley Village, Peet
WA
Harrisdale Green, Cedar Woods Properties
Builder Campaign of the Year
Victoria and Tasmania
Mimosa Homes
NSW and ACT
Metricon Homes
QLD & NT
Metricon Homes
SA
Hickinbotham Homes
WA
Dale Alcock Homes
Apartment Campaign of the Year
Victoria and Tasmania
Glenarm Square – Glen Iris, Deal Corporation
NSW & ACT
Rhodes Central Stage 3, Billbergia
QLD & NT
Ocean, Meriton Property Services
SA
The Adelphi, Adelphi Apartments / Carat
WA
Civic Heart, Finbar Group
