All stars blazing at state real estate awards night

The winners of the 2024 Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ) Awards for Excellence were announced to elation from a record crowd of over 1,000 real estate professionals at Sunday night’s glamourous gala event at The Star Brisbane.

Spanning 29 award categories, the 33^rd annual awards celebrate the best in Queensland real estate industry across the state’s diverse regions and professional fields.

The state professional peak body put on its biggest ever event as a fitting crescendo to an outstanding year of achievement and excellence across the real estate community.

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the annual awards were a true reflection of the exceptional talent and character of Queensland’s real estate professionals.

“The awards season is always an exciting time for us to showcase all the professionals who are pushing the boundaries of excellence and service in our state,” she said.

“As the state peak body, it’s our chance to cheer on our industry’s highest achievers and give them the recognition they deserve for their dedication throughout the year.

“I don’t envy the judges challenging task in determining the winners. All of our finalists are driving our profession forward – they are our stars, our trailblazers.

“Taking home a trophy is never easy. These kinds of inspiring results are not reached without endless hours of hard work and a laser focus on best practice delivery for clients.”

Ms Mercorella said the evening’s celebrations were well warranted, capping off a remarkable year for the finalists, winners, and their teams and supporters.

“As I looked out at the room, buzzing with over a thousand real estate professionals, I was filled with pride for the strength, skill and passion in our community,” she said.

“It takes real courage to put your name forward in what is a highly competitive field, and it’s a sign that every single one of them back their performance when measured against the highest bar of professionalism.

“Through their exemplary work and commitment to the REIQ values, they are redefining what it means to be a real estate professional in the eyes of the Queensland community.”

One of the most popular and highly anticipated awards is Residential Salesperson of the Year, which was claimed by Tristan Rowland from Stone Real Estate Aspley.

The REIQ remains committed to raising the standard of professionalism in Queensland’s real estate industry. Through events like the REIQ Awards for Excellence, the Institute continues to spotlight the achievements of those who lead the way in delivering exceptional service and maintaining the highest standards of practice.

A full list of the 2024 REIQ Awards for Excellence finalists and winners, along with new inductees to the REIQ Hall of Fame, is available here.

Read more from the REIQ: REIQ welcomes new Life Member Felix Reitano.

Or browse our suite of media releases.