Excellence in Property Awards

The Australian Property Institute’s prestigious program; the Excellence in Property Awards, shines a spotlight on innovators and agitators within our property profession. Whether you’re a visionary individual or an innovative organisation, this is your moment to shine and radiate your accomplishments. 

Nominations opened on Monday, June 3, with six categories to nominate within for individual and group/company submissions. We invited all API Members to reflect on their achievements and enter submissions detailing their work accomplishments or dedication to the sector by either nominating themselves, a colleague, or a team within their company.

NOMINATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED.

Thank you to everyone who participated. Let’s recognise and celebrate the finest minds and boldest ventures that are redefining the standards of excellence in the property sector.

Please contact Jess Waits, Event Coordinator at [email protected] if you have any questions about the awards.

2024 Award Winners

Announced at our 2024 National Property Conference Gala Dinner, here are our 2024 Excellence in Property Award Winners. We extend our heartfelt thanks and commendations to all our 2024 award finalists and their achievements and offer our congratulations to our award winners.

Innovation in Property AwardPreston Rowe PatersonPreston Rowe Paterson
Young Professional of the Year AwardCodie HollisAcumentisNSW
Tessa Leigh-LancasterMatheson Stephen Valuations VIC
Regional Valuer of the Year AwardHayden McLeodOpteon Solutions WA
Valuation Team of the Year AwardAcumentis Asset AdvisoryAcumentis
Value NSW - Special Valuations and Department of Communities and JusticeValue NSWNSW
The Lesley Bennett API Women in Property AwardSally DaleValue NSWNSW
Outstanding Contribution to Property AwardJohn MartinAustralian Property Consultants WA
2024 Award Finalists
Innovation in Property AwardOpteon Automation ProgramOpteon Solutions
Preston Rowe PatersonPreston Rowe Paterson
Rethink InvestingRethink Investing
Value NSW, Department of Planning, Housing & Infrastructure - Graduate ProgramValue NSW
Valuation Team of the Year AwardAcumentis Asset AdvisoryAcumentis
JLL Public Sector Valuation TeamJLL
Opteon Core Commercial TeamOpteon Solutions
Value NSW - Special Valuations and Department of Communities and JusticeValue NSW
Regional Valuer of the Year AwardAmanda MortimerValue NSWNSW
Hayden McLeodOpteon SolutionsWA
Josh StantonOpteon SolutionsQLD
Young Professional of the Year AwardCodie HollisAcumentisNSW
Kerri BramptonOpteon SolutionsQLD
Paige ParkHerron Todd WhiteQLD
Ryan DanaherOpteon SolutionsVIC
Tessa Leigh-LancasterMatheson Stephen ValuationsVIC
The Lesley Bennett API Women in Property AwardHelen TarrantUnikorn Pty LtdNSW
Jerusha KingHerron Todd WhiteQLD
Sally DaleValue NSWNSW
Outstanding Contribution to Property AwardJohn MartinAustralian Property ConsultantsWA
Kevin BroganHerron Todd WhiteSA
Talia PowellOffice of the Valuer-General SASA
Wal DobrowDobrow Valuations Pty LimitedNSW

2024 Key Dates

  • Award nominations have now closed
  • Award Finalists listed above
  • Thursday 17 October: The winners will be revealed at the National Property Conference Gala Dinner & Excellence In Property Awards Ceremony on the Gold Coast

 


2024 Awards Categories

Valuation Team of the Year Award

Team Award

The Valuation Team of the Year Award celebrates high performing teams in the valuation profession who have demonstrated their commitment to the profession meeting the highest professional standards, objectivity and providing expert advice within the valuation profession.

Innovation in Property Award

Team Award

The Innovation Award recognises teams and companies creating innovative solutions that sustain the future of the profession by solving business challenges, crafting solutions that meet customer demands or generate substantial efficiencies for the industry.

Regional Valuer of the Year Award

Individual Award

The Regional Valuer of the Year Award recognises the outstanding contributions and achievements of regional valuers. The award celebrates inspirational role models to inspire the next generation of rural and regional valuers.

Young Professional of the Year Award

Individual Award

This Award celebrates the achievements of those still in the early stages of their career, aged 35 and under. Ahead of the pack, these individuals have distinguished themselves at an early stage and delivered over and above expectations.

The Lesley Bennett API Women in Property Award

Individual Award

The Lesley Bennett Women in Property Award shines a light on the women of our industry who continue to champion the pioneering efforts of Leslie Bennett, API’s first female member. Leading and inspiring others in the industry, this award recognises the achievements of women within the property profession.

Outstanding Contribution to Property Award

Individual Award

The Outstanding Contribution Award recognises an individual who has, and continues to, dedicate themselves to the profession, through volunteering, mentoring, offering their expertise and experience to the Australian Property Institute and its Members.

Judging Criteria

The judging panel will consider nominations against weighted criteria for each award. 

All nominations should demonstrate a commitment to professional ethics, standards and a commitment to the highest ideals of professionalism. Further details about API’s commitment to ethics can be found at API Code of Ethics – Australian Property Institute 

Past Award Winners

2023 Award Winners
Regional Valuer of the Year AwardFraser McPhailPreston Rowe PatersonWA
Wayne WaldenOpteon SolutionsVIC
Valuation Team of the Year AwardCBRE Living Sectors TeamCBREVIC
Innovation in Property AwardProperty and Development NSW (PDNSW)Property and Development NSWNSW
Young Professional of the Year AwardVanessa HowardPreston Rowe PatersonVIC
Chris PandzicCushman & WakefieldNSW
The Lesley Bennett API Women in Property AwardGeorgia Warren-MyersThe University of MelbourneVIC
Outstanding Contribution to Property AwardPeter AdlingtonWalsh & MonaghanNSW
2022 Award Winners
Innovation in Property AwardJLL ValoremJLL
Young Professional of the Year AwardMaria BertoOpteon Australia
Valuation Team of the Year AwardOpteon Technical Services TeamOpteon Australia
The Lesley Bennett API Women in Property AwardKat HaleCBRE
Workplace Diversity & Culture AwardPreston Rowe Paterson
Colonel Alfred Clifford Catt AwardTed HoskinCBRE
2021 Award Winners
Innovation in Property AwardGO.FARM Australia
Young Professional of the Year AwardWill JohnsonHerron Todd White
Valuation Team of the Year AwardNational Health, Aged Care and Seniors Living TeamM3 Property
The Lesley Bennett API Women in Property AwardAnnette SmithAcumentis
Workplace Diversity & Culture AwardCBRE
Colonel Alfred Clifford Catt AwardKym DreyerM3 Property
2020 Award Winners
Innovation in Property AwardHerron Todd White National Office TeamHerron Todd White
Young Professional of the Year AwardJames PaverAvenor
Valuation Team of the Year AwardNew South Wales Valuer GeneralOffice of the Valuer General, New South Wales
The Lesley Bennett API Women in Property AwardAleisha Brookes
Workplace Diversity & Culture AwardJLL
Colonel Alfred Clifford Catt AwardTyrone Hodge
2019 Award Winners
Innovation in Property AwardCBRE Digital Innovation TeamCBRE
Young Professional of the Year AwardCeleste OrangeWestlink Consulting
Valuation Team of the Year AwardSavills
The Lesley Bennett API Women in Property AwardJacqui BaylesHerron Todd White
Workplace Diversity & Culture AwardNAB Property Services Group
Colonel Alfred Clifford Catt AwardGreg ClarkeMcGees Property Brisbane
2018 Award Winners
Innovation in Property AwardJLL's Melbourne Mapping ProjectJLL
Young Professional of the Year AwardJasmin Poyzer
Valuation Team of the Year AwardHerron Todd White New South Wales, North Coast Commercial TeamHerron Todd White
The Lesley Bennett API Women in Property AwardSandra PeacheySavills
Workplace Diversity & Culture AwardGenworth Australia
Colonel Alfred Clifford Catt AwardGreg Preston AMPreston Rowe Paterson