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Congratulations to the 2010 winners
Excellence endures and sustains. It goes beyond motivation into the realms of inspiration. It is about going beyond what we expect from ourselves.
Congratulations to the 2010 REINSW Awards for Excellence winners!
The REINSW Awards for Excellence celebrate the outstanding achievements of real estate professionals across New South Wales, and recognises them as the foundation and future of the real estate industry. The awards also aim to encourage companies to strive for even greater success into the future.
Our finalists represent excellence in service, creativity, determination, differentiation and commitment. They were selected for their demonstrated achievements of the highest level in their category.
Winner: Sandra McGee, Starr Partners Merrylands
The Woodrow Weight Award is REINSW’s greatest honour. Awarded for outstanding contribution to real estate agency practice, the recipient each year of the Woodrow Weight Award is selected by the President.
Sandra McGee of Starr Partners Merrylands was awarded this honour in 2010 for her outstanding efforts over many years. Well known to property managers across New South Wales – many of whom have enjoyed the direct benefit of her years of experience – Sandra is a member who has never been afraid to stand up and speak her mind, and then immediately pitch in to help make a difference.
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Winner: Hugh Bateman, The Property Shop
Created in REINSW’s Centenary year, the Centenary Award recognises outstanding contribution to the industry and to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
The inaugural Centenary Award was presented to Hugh Bateman of The Property Shop in Mudgee. Hugh is known for his community spirit, and his charitable efforts over the years have been tireless. He has promoted the benefits of REI membership and has encouraged agents to give back to their communities. In short, Hugh is the epitome of what being a good real estate agent is all about. |
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Winner: Eddy Sydney Piddington, Cunninghams Property
Eddy Sydney Piddington’s approach to real estate combines great communication skills, innovative marketing, a proven sales system and superior results. Eddy is a member of the International Real Estate Federation and is a past winner of the REINSW Awards for Excellence for Young Agents Residential Sales Achievement.
Finalists
Danny Grant - Ray White Lower North Shore
Christian Payne - Payne Pacific Real Estate
Simon Pilcher - McGrath Residential
Michael Rava - McGrath Neutral Bay/Mosman |
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Winner: Damien Cooley, Cooley Auction Services
Damien Cooley began his real estate career in 1999 with Elders Randwick as a letting clerk. In 2000, he recognised that auctioneering was his real passion. Over the years, the real estate industry has brought Damien much joy and excitement, and he is extremely proud of where he is today - both personally and professionally. Damien is energised about the future and about making a real difference.
Finalists
Peter Matthews - Ray White Lower North Shore
Charles Powell - Cooley Auction Services
Edward Riley - McGrath Residential |
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Winner: Richard Harvey - propertybuyer
Rich Harvey manages a team of specialist buyers’ agents, sourcing residential and commercial properties for home buyers, investors and developers. With a background in economics and property investment, Rich enjoys finding deals for his clients
Finalist
Jacqueline Parker - House Search Australia
Henry Wilkinson - Homesearch Solutions |
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Winner: Colliers International (NSW) Pty Ltd
Colliers International is a leading provider of real estate services and knowledge-based property solutions in Australia and across the world. They represent property investors, developers and occupiers in local and global markets, working as partners to manage their clients’ real estate needs through integrated quality solutions and a focus on specialisation.
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CB Richard Ellis |
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Winner: m2 Office Leasing
m2 Office Leasing is a specialised commercial real estate agency offering leasing and sales services. They are located in North Sydney, and operate in the Sydney, North Sydney and other Sydney metropolitan commercial markets. m2 Office Leasing excel in achieving strategically optimum outcomes for clients through excellent service and strong market knowledge.
Finalist
Billicorp
Norwest Commercial & Industrial Real Estate |
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Winner: Emily Wills - Jones Lang LaSalle
Commencing her career in London in 2000, Emily Wills worked primarily as a commercial valuer before moving to Australia in 2003. At this time, she moved into property management. Working with Jones Lang LaSalle since 2007, Emily now specialises in the management of Sydney commercial assets for institutional clients.
Finalist
Gemma Pratt - CB Richard Ellis
Domenic Belmonte - Knight Frank
Tracy Preston - Martin Morris & Jones |
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Winner: Kymbal Dunne - m2 Office Leasing
Kymbal Dunne is a Director and Co-founder of M squared Office Leasing. With over 30 years experience, Kymbal is highly respected within the commercial real estate industry for displaying a commitment to tailoring professional, timely and financially viable solutions to meet each client's needs. Kymbal is a seven-time winner of REINSW Awards for Excellence Project Marketing, 2002-07 and 2009. He is also a winner of the Commercial Sales & Leasing award in 2006.
Finalists
Harry Bui - CB Richard Ellis
Jock Gilchrist - Colliers International (NSW) Pty Ltd
David Mulligan - Shead Property |
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Winner: Laura Oxenham - Colliers International
Laura Oxenham has been working in the real estate industry since 2006, starting as a marketing coordinator for First National Real Estate. In late 2008, she made the move to commercial real estate and was appointed the NSW marketing coordinator for Investment Sales at Colliers International.
Finalists
Cassandra Fenwick - Leah Jay Property Management
Philipa Kozey - Morton & Morton
Lesley Tiley - Norwest Commercial & Industrial Real Estate |
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Winner: Colliers International (NSW) Pty Ltd
Colliers represent property investors, developers and occupiers in local and global markets, working as partners to manage their clients’ real estate needs through integrated quality solutions and a focus on specialisation. |
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Winner: Love Me Love My Dog
Love Me Love My Dog began in 2007. They pride themselves as being the first online one-stop shop for pet-friendly accommodation. Global food giant Mars included them as the only pet friendly site on mydog.com.au. With a passion for both dogs and property, management and employees claim to have the perfect job. |
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Winner: Real Estate Partners
Real Estate Partners assist their customers with the process of buying, selling, leasing and renting properties. Working side by side within a close knit group of professionals, they offer their clients quality advice and a high level of personal service.
Finalists
CB Richard Ellis
Cunninghams Property
Hills Commercial Real Estate
McGrath Residential |
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Winner: Sarah Lorden - Sarah Lorden Real Estate
Sarah Lorden Real Estate takes pride in being a community business. Directors Sarah and Kate Lorden have been commited to giving back to the local and wider community from the very first days of opening their business in Balmain and this philosophy is one of the fundamental components of the company culture today.
Finalists
Maxine Baird - Baird Real Estate
Wayne Blackley - Blackleys Estate Agents
Damien Cooley - Cooley Auction Services
Edward Riley - McGrath Residential |
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Winner: Kymbal Dunne – m2 Office Leasing
As a member of the REINSW Commercial Chapter, Kymbal provides service and credibility to the commercial real estate industry. Kymbal is a seven-time winner of REINSW’s Awards for Excellence for Project Marketing, 2002-07 and 2009. He is also a winner of the Commercial Sales & Leasing award in 2006.
Finalist
Luke Berry - Thirdi Sales & Leasing
Curtis Field - Colliers International (NSW)
Stuart McSorley - CB Richard Ellis |
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Winner: Sarah Lorden Real Estate
Sarah Lorden Real Estate is an independent agency with a unique approach and an enviable level of success. Established in 1996 by sisters Sarah and Kate Lorden, the business today employs over 25 staff.
Finalists
Morton & Morton |
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Winner: No Bull Real Estate
Edith and Jon Byrne founded No Bull Real Estate in 2004. Since then their business has grown at a steady rate. This is due to their dedication, ethical standards, passion and professionalism. Remaining true to their mission statement has provided them with great success thus far.
Finalists
Wilson Property Agents |
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Winners: Kristy McNickle - Fitzpatricks Real Estate
Joshua Thomas - Morton & Morton
After completing the HSC, Kristy McNickle joined Fitzpatricks Real Estate as a property management client service trainee. Working from the ground up gave her invaluable experience, eventuating in a promotion to property manager. Kristy loves the challenge and successes a career in real estate offers, and enjoys her leisure time with friends and family.
Joshua Thomas joined Morton & Morton six years ago and is now an integral part of the property management department. His portfolio comprises some of Sydney’s best waterfront apartments in the prestigious Finger wharf. Outside the office, Joshua enjoys squash and hockey.
Finalists
Karen Tresidder - Leah Jay Property Management
Ellouise Tyrell - Ellouise Tyrell Property Management |
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Winner: Luke Fahy - Professionals Armidale
After starting his real estate career in 2001, Luke Fahy was determined to forge a successful career, not just a job. He enjoys being at the forefront of every change and continually trying to improve himself. Luke especially takes pleasure in meeting all different types of people and believes that being a country agent is no barrier to success and a long term career in real estate.
Finalists
Danielle Dewhurst - McGrath Partners
Danny Grant - Ray White Lower North Shore |
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Winner: Scott Arneil - CB Richard Ellis
Scott Arneil completed a Bachelor of Commerce from UWS in 2001. He began work as a residential valuer with a Central Coast firm. During his four years at that firm, Scott worked his way up to being a commercial valuer, specialising in going-concern Childcare centres. In April 2008, Scott commenced work with CBRE. |
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Winner: Morton & Morton
Morton & Morton is an independent, family owned and managed real estate firm, specialising in residential property management, sales and building management of predominantly waterfront and city apartments and houses. A belief in long term relationships built on trust is the attitude reflected in the systems we have developed to successfully sell and manage property.
Finalists
Century 21 - Cordeau Marshall
Elders Rural Services Australia |
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Winner: Wilson Property Agents
Wilson Property Agents is an independent real estate agency located at Hyde Park, Sydney and specialises in the sale and rental of residential properties in Sydney City and Pyrmont. They embrace technology, quality marketing and professionalism and their goal is to be the number one agency in the market within 3 years.
Finalists
goodyerDonnelley Real Estate
The Novak Agency
Thirdi Sales & Leasing |
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Winner: Brooke Purvis - Leah Jay Property Management
In 2005, at the age of 16, Brooke Purvis began working in property management as a receptionist. Three years later, she moved to Leah Jay as receptionist/property officer and has progressed to become property manager. Brooke’s other interests include reading and spending time with friends and family.
Finalists:
Sarah Graham - Raine & Horne Dubbo |
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