REIA Awards for Excellence

A terrific night of celebration was held on Friday 17 October at the annual Awards for Excellence. These awards provide official recognition for the property industry’s top performers and highlights agent’s most outstanding qualities, greatest successes and most creative initiatives over the past 12 months. The winners of the heats now go to Melbourne in March to represent Western Australia. Winning an Award for Excellence provides a powerful marketing edge for your business and reputation.

The night commenced with drinks in the Astral Ballroom, Burswood Entertainment Complex. The Hon. Julie Bishop MHR, Deputy Opposition Leader and Shadow Treasurer spoke as did "K. Rudd" (comedian), who gave us his thoughts on the economy.

Winners of the awards for 2008 are:

• Large Residential Agency of the Year
  L. J Hooker Karratha – David Hopworth
  
  
• Residential Property Manager of the Year
  Caporn Young Estate Agency - Honor Borg
  
  
• Buyer's Agent of the Year
  Property Wizards - Trevor Dunkley and Liz Sterzel
  
  
• Innovation Award
  Brendan Leahy Real Estate - Brendan Leahy
  
  
• Communications Award
  Realmark – John Percuadani
  
  
• Corporate Support Person of the Year
  Brendan Leahy Real Estate - Gemma Williams