The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) has announced the finalists for its annual Awards for Excellence.

Now into its third decade, the Awards for Excellence is the most prestigious and respected industry awards in NSW and recognises the best, bravest and brightest work across the industry.

REINSW President, Leanne Pilkington, said this year the Awards for Excellence is bigger than ever despite the COVID-19 pandemic which brought the industry’s usual working practices to a virtual standstill.

“We have been astonished by the number of entrants into the Awards for Excellence this year," said Ms Pilkington.

"We received the highest number of entries ever which is even more gratifying as entrants were also simultaneously dealing with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The Awards for Excellence is an opportunity to highlight our industry’s greatest successes and most outstanding achievements.

"It offers much-deserved recognition for the agents who work tirelessly in their profession and for their communities.”

This year we have 4 specific commercial categories.

John Micallef of CBRE has been nominated for best commercial salesperson category and told WILLIAMS MEDIA he appreciates the recognition received from the REINSW and the wider industry.

"I certainly don’t think I do anything radically different to other agents," said Mr Micallef.

"I just strive to work harder than my competitors to achieve the best possible results for my clients.

"I also have an amazing team around me at CBRE, without which I wouldn’t be able to achieve what I have."

John Micallef of CBRE is has been nominated for best Commercial Salesperson. Photo: CBRE

Savills has been nominated in a number of categories.

“It is an honour to be nominated for not one but three awards; a true testament to the hard work and dedication of Andy Hu and Jordan Lee, as well as the greater NSW business," said Michael Fenton, Savills NSW Managing Director to WILLIAMS MEDIA.

“We are thrilled to be nominated for some of the largest and most respected industry awards in NSW," said Jordan Lee and Andy Hu, Joint State Heads, Savills Asia Markets, NSW jointly to WILLIAMS MEDIA.

"We joined Savills because of the global presence of the firm and hope to become the bridge between Australian and Asian investors.

“Savills’ prominence throughout Asia is second to none, with our major strength being that we have local teams who have long-standing relationships with investors giving us unrivalled access to private capital."

Andy Hu and Jordan Lee of Savills. Photo: Savills

Josie Hodgson of Colliers International has shared she is 'super proud' to have been nominated for the Commercial Property Manager award.

"My main objective has always been to deliver exceptional customer service to my clients," said Ms Hodgson.

"This award nomination recognises my commitment to client and customer satisfaction along with the importance of building strong relationships with your clients, team members, tenants and tradespeople too.

"Not to mention it is great to see women in real estate succeed.”

Josie Hodgson of Colliers International. Photo: Colliers

Mellissa Karapalevski, also of Colliers International said she was honoured to be named a finalist for Commercial Property Manager of the Year in the REINSW awards. 

"It is such an important event which brings together agents within the industry and gives recognition for our efforts," said Ms Karapalevski.

"I work within a great team at Colliers International who provide incredible support which has undoubtedly contributed to my success as a property manager.”

Mellissa Karapalevski of Colliers International. Photo: Colliers International

Ms Pilkington says finalists should be proud of their achievement.

“Being named a finalist in the Awards for Excellence is a great honour,” said Ms Pilkington.

“Finalists should share their success proudly as it is validation of a job well done."

The Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner is scheduled for 30 October 2020.

There will be information released about ticket purchases during the next few weeks.

You can keep up to date with the latest information about the Awards for Excellence by visiting reinswawards.com.au.

2020 REINSW Awards for Excellence finalists

Commercial Salesperson

Joshua Crealy – Highland Property Agents

Si An Hu– Savills 

John Micallef – CBRE

Alex Mirzaian – CBRE

Miron Solomons – Colliers International

Commercial Property Manager

Kaila Conklin – CBRE

Aaron Gaida – CI Australia

Josie Hodgson – Colliers International

Mellissa Karapalevski – Colliers International 

John Greig OAM Community Service 

Ricky Briggs –Advantage Property Group

Kylie Walsh – Di Jones Real Estate

Neil Webster – Stone Real Estate Illawarra 

Braden Walters – Belle Property Byron Bay/Lennox Head

Commercial Agency – Large

CBRE

Savills 

CI Australia

Colliers International

Commercial Agency – Small

Ray White Commercial (NSW-Western Sydney)

LJ Hooker Commercial South Sydney Inner West

Highland Property Agents

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