REINSW has recognised outstanding industry achievement, crowning the winners of its 2023 REINSW Awards for Excellence.
This year we acknowledge and celebrate 26 years of the REINSW Awards for Excellence and the fact that it continues to be the most prestigious and respected industry awards event in New South Wales, recognising the best of the best within the real estate industry.
REINSW President Peter Matthews says this year the Awards for Excellence celebrates those who’ve really gone that extra mile despite such trying times.
“Yet again we were impressed by the calibre of the entrants into the Awards for Excellence despite a year of unprecedented challenges,” says Mr Matthews. “Every one of you has set a new standard for excellence in real estate practice, and we are proud to honour your achievements tonight.
“What a year it has been! We’ve seen house prices fall and rebound defying market predictions even with the Reserve Bank of Australia continuing its extended cycle of interest rate rises. Agents have had to rise to an enormous challenge with the rental crisis dominating headlines due to a lack of stock and soaring construction and cost of living costs.
“Tonight REINSW was proud to be able to honour our finalists and winners by coming together to celebrate at the Star Entertainment Centre! We were excited that 500 members and distinguished guests joined in a hugely fun and entertaining evening.
"With so many deserving nominees, choosing the top professional and agency for each category, was extremely tough.
"Those who received a winner’s trophy should be incredibly proud of their achievement,” says Mr Matthews.
This year we handed out 10 agency and 15 individual category awards. Peter Vines from Ray White Commercial Western Sydney took out the Commercial Salesperson of the year award.
Stuart Ritchie from McGrath Estate Agents won best Auctioneer of the year.
The Tim Anderson OAM Residential Property Manager award (in honour of a much-loved member of REINSW) went to Simone Fogarty from One Agency Orange; and the Residential
Salesperson award went to Corrie Sciberras from Scibberas Group RE.
The most prestigious award of the night, the Woodrow Weight Award, which recognises outstanding contribution to real estate agency practice was presented to Alexandra Haggarty from First National Real Estate Maitland.
“We are thrilled to be awarding this accolade to a true trailblazer in the real estate industry, someone who has not only achieved remarkable milestones throughout their own personal career, but who has also been driven by compassion and empathy for others within their local community - implementing the Domestic Violence Rapid Rehousing Partnership, created in partnership with Carrie’s Place, a local provider of domestic violence services in Maitland and the Lower Hunter region.
“Working tirelessly to make a positive difference to people’s lives, Alexandra’s passion for helping others has also fueled her commitment to encourage agents to work ethically and professionally in order to raise industry standards.
“As an inspiring agent, principal and all-round “over-achiever”, Alexandra is one of the most valued and respected members of our profession today and a well-deserved recipient of this award,” says Mr Matthews.
The REINSW Awards for Excellence Gala Evening was held at the Star Entertainment Centre, Sydney on Thursday, 7 September 2023. For photos, videos and more Awards for Excellence news visit reinswawards.com.au or our Facebook and Instagram pages.
2023 REINSW Awards for Excellence Winners
Woodrow Weight Award
Alexandra Haggarty, First National Real Estate Maitland
Achievement
Sponsored by REI Super
Milly O’Connor, Leah Jay Property Management
Auctioneer
Sponsored by AuctionsLive
Stuart Ritchie, McGrath Estate Agents
Business Development Manager
Sponsored by RealtyProtect
Lucas McKay, X Commercial
Buyers’ Agent
Sponsored by REI Forms Live
Amanda Gould, Highspec Properties Pty Ltd
Buyers’ Agency
Sponsored by REI Forms Live
Propertybuyer
Commercial Property Manager
Sponsored by Realcover
Melody Reid, MMJ Real Estate
Commercial Salesperson
Sponsored by MARSH
Peter Vines, Ray White Commercial Western Sydney
Commercial Agency – Small
Sponsored by DocuSign
Burgess Rawson
Commercial Agency – Large
Sponsored by Corp Centre
Knight Frank Newcastle
Communication
Sponsored by REI FastTrack Contract
Wiseberry Heritage
Innovation
Sponsored by KOLMEO
Laing+Simmons
John Greig OAM Community Service
Sponsored by REI Super
Romany Brooks, BresicWhitney
Operational Leadership
Sponsored by REEF
Mandy Wurth, River Realty
Operational Support
Sponsored by RealtyAssist
Katey Randall, MMJ Real Estate
Property Marketer
Sponsored by Property Mate
Mechlenne Douaihy, Merc Real Estate
Tim Anderson OAM Residential Property Manager
Sponsored by Direct Connect
Simone Fogarty, One Agency Orange
Residential Property Management Team
Sponsored by Smoke Alarms Australia
Century 21 Novocastrian
Residential Salesperson
Sponsored by Realestate.com.au
Corrie Sciberras, Scibberas Group RE
Residential Sales Team
Sponsored RealtyAssist
Warburton Estate Agents
Real Estate Agency – Small
Sponsored by Direct Connect
Murray Kennedy Real Estate
Real Estate Agency – Medium
Sponsored by REEF
Ayre Real Estate
Real Estate Agency - Large
Sponsored by Realestate.com.au
BresicWhitney
Rural Marketer
Sponsored by REI FastTrack Contract
Liam Griffiths, Williams Inglis & sons
Strata Manager
Sponsored by ONO Legal
Sarah Smith, Strata Central
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin is available for comment.
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About REINSW
REINSW is the peak industry body for real estate agents and property professionals in NSW. It represents more than 2000 agencies across residential sales, property management, commercial, strata management, buyers’ agency, agency services and auctioneering. Established in 1910, REINSW works to improve the standards, professionalism and expertise of its members to continually evolve and innovate the industry. It lobbies the government and industry on behalf of members, develops new products and services to benefit agencies and professionals, and offers training and ongoing professional development. For more information, visit reinsw.com.au.