The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has awarded this year’s best in business, recognising industry leaders across more than 25 categories.
This year’s award winners included:
- Large Residential Agency of the Year: Methven Professionals Mooroolbark
- Residential Salesperson of the Year (Executives): Matthew Scafidi, Noel Jones Mitcham
- Outstanding Young Agent of the Year: Bianca Butterworth, CBRE
- Buyer’s Agent of the Year: Lisa Parker, Parker Investment Properties
- Community Service Award: Biggin & Scott Knox
- Residential Marketing Award (Budget over $10K): Jellis Craig Fitzroy, Land on a Roof
REIV President Richard Simpson said this year’s winners and finalists were standout performers in their respective real estate fields.
“These annual awards identify the agencies and individuals who are lifting professional standards and contributing to industry best practice.”
“Importantly, they acknowledge our members’ commitment to achieving the best results for their clients.”
“The competitiveness of this year’s awards really demonstrates the industry’s dedication to greater professionalism with customer service a key focus for our members.”
Mr Simpson recognised the continued excellence of Mornington based agency Nicholas Lynch, awarded the Medium Residential Agency of the Year award for the third consecutive year.
He also acknowledged REIV Past President Peter Hawkins, awarded an Honorary Life Membership, as well as former Director Adrian Butera who was presented with this year’s President’s Award.
Mr Simpson said both recipients are deserving winners, having been involved with the Institute for many years.
“Adrian has made a significant contribution to both the REIV and the industry, particularly in the field of auctioneering where he has been a trailblazer. As the Institute’s inaugural winner of the both the novice and senior auction competitions more than 20 years ago, Adrian has been a mentor to many of today’s leading auctioneers.”
The full list of winners and finalists can be viewed below.
MARKETING AWARDS
Residential Marketing Award (Budget under $10k)
Winner: Barry Plant Manningham Property: 17 Kyrenia Court, Warrandyte
Residential Marketing Award (Budget over $10k)
Winner: Jellis Craig Fitzroy Property: Land on a Roof
Project Marketing Award
Winner: Woodards Blackburn Property: 1-25/320 Canterbury Road, Bayswater North
Rural Marketing Award
Winner: Ballarat Real Estate Pty Ltd Property: 341 Colliers Gar Road, Eversley
VIEW.com.au Award
VIEW.com.au Sales Agency Award
Winner: Woodards Blackburn
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Residential Property Manager of the Year (Executives)
Winner: Natisha McLean Woodards
Residential Property Manager of the Year
Winner: Megan Wilson Metro Property Management Pty Ltd
Residential Salesperson of the Year (Executives)
Winner: Matthew Scafidi Noel Jones Mitcham Pty Ltd
Residential Salesperson of the Year
Winner: Vicki Sayers Flinders
Commercial Property Manager of the Year
Winner: Linda Hawthorne CBRE
Commercial Salesperson of the Year
Winner: Lewis Tong CBRE
Buyer’s Agent of the Year
Winner: Lisa Parker Parker Investment Properties
Business Broker of the Year
Winner: Blake HedleyMint Business Brokers
Owner’s Corporation Manager of the Year
Winner: Stephen Briffa Network Pacific Real Estate Pty Ltd
Corporate Support Person of the Year
Winner: Bianca Dobson Nicholas Lynch Rentals Pty Ltd
Outstanding Young Agent of the Year Award
Winner: Bianca Butterworth CBRE
Novice Auctioneer of the Year
Winner: Joshua Kalender Nelson Alexander Pty Ltd
Senior Auctioneer of the Year
Winner: Harry Li iSell group
AGENCY AWARDS
Innovation Award
Winner: Market Share Property
Communications Award
Winner: Harcourts Victoria
Community Service Award
Winner: Biggin & Scott Knox
C&I Gold Award for Overall Excellence
Winner: CBRE
Best Website Award
Winner: Jellis Craig Corporation Pty Ltd
Corporate Promotion Award (Single Office)
Winner: Carter Real Estate
Corporate Promotion Award (Multiple Offices)
Winner: O’Brien Real Estate Pty Ltd
Commercial Agency of the Year
Winner: Colliers International (Victoria) Pty Limited
Small Residential Agency of the Year
Winner: Keyhole Property Investments
Medium Residential Agency of the Year
Winner: Nicholas Lynch
Large Residential Agency of the Year
Winner: Methven Professionals Mooroolbark
