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 Award | Preston Rowe Paterson | Preston Rowe Paterson | |
Young Professional of the Year Award | Codie Hollis | Acumentis | NSW |
Tessa Leigh-Lancaster | Matheson Stephen Valuations | VIC | |
Regional Valuer of the Year Award | Hayden McLeod | Opteon Solutions | WA |
Valuation Team of the Year Award | Acumentis Asset Advisory | Acumentis | |
Value NSW - Special Valuations and Department of Communities and Justice | Value NSW | NSW | |
The Lesley Bennett API Women in Property Award | Sally Dale | Value NSW | NSW |
Outstanding Contribution to Property Award | John Martin | Australian Property Consultants | WA |
Innovation in Property Award | Opteon Automation Program | Opteon Solutions | |
Preston Rowe Paterson | Preston Rowe Paterson | ||
Rethink Investing | Rethink Investing | ||
Value NSW, Department of Planning, Housing & Infrastructure - Graduate Program | Value NSW | ||
Valuation Team of the Year Award | Acumentis Asset Advisory | Acumentis | |
JLL Public Sector Valuation Team | JLL | ||
Opteon Core Commercial Team | Opteon Solutions | ||
Value NSW - Special Valuations and Department of Communities and Justice | Value NSW | ||
Regional Valuer of the Year Award | Amanda Mortimer | Value NSW | NSW |
Hayden McLeod | Opteon Solutions | WA | |
Josh Stanton | Opteon Solutions | QLD | |
Young Professional of the Year Award | Codie Hollis | Acumentis | NSW |
Kerri Brampton | Opteon Solutions | QLD | |
Paige Park | Herron Todd White | QLD | |
Ryan Danaher | Opteon Solutions | VIC | |
Tessa Leigh-Lancaster | Matheson Stephen Valuations | VIC | |
The Lesley Bennett API Women in Property Award | Helen Tarrant | Unikorn Pty Ltd | NSW |
Jerusha King | Herron Todd White | QLD | |
Sally Dale | Value NSW | NSW | |
Outstanding Contribution to Property Award | John Martin | Australian Property Consultants | WA |
Kevin Brogan | Herron Todd White | SA | |
Talia Powell | Office of the Valuer-General SA | SA | |
Wal Dobrow | Dobrow Valuations Pty Limited | NSW |
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Regional Valuer of the Year Award | Fraser McPhail | Preston Rowe Paterson | WA |
Wayne Walden | Opteon Solutions | VIC | |
Valuation Team of the Year Award | CBRE Living Sectors Team | CBRE | VIC |
Innovation in Property Award | Property and Development NSW (PDNSW) | Property and Development NSW | NSW |
Young Professional of the Year Award | Vanessa Howard | Preston Rowe Paterson | VIC |
Chris Pandzic | Cushman & Wakefield | NSW | |
The Lesley Bennett API Women in Property Award | Georgia Warren-Myers | The University of Melbourne | VIC |
Outstanding Contribution to Property Award | Peter Adlington | Walsh & Monaghan | NSW |
Innovation in Property Award | JLL Valorem | JLL | |
Young Professional of the Year Award | Maria Berto | Opteon Australia | |
Valuation Team of the Year Award | Opteon Technical Services Team | Opteon Australia | |
The Lesley Bennett API Women in Property Award | Kat Hale | CBRE | |
Workplace Diversity & Culture Award | Preston Rowe Paterson | ||
Colonel Alfred Clifford Catt Award | Ted Hoskin | CBRE |
Innovation in Property Award | GO.FARM Australia | ||
Young Professional of the Year Award | Will Johnson | Herron Todd White | |
Valuation Team of the Year Award | National Health, Aged Care and Seniors Living Team | M3 Property | |
The Lesley Bennett API Women in Property Award | Annette Smith | Acumentis | |
Workplace Diversity & Culture Award | CBRE | ||
Colonel Alfred Clifford Catt Award | Kym Dreyer | M3 Property |
Innovation in Property Award | Herron Todd White National Office Team | Herron Todd White | |
Young Professional of the Year Award | James Paver | Avenor | |
Valuation Team of the Year Award | New South Wales Valuer General | Office of the Valuer General, New South Wales | |
The Lesley Bennett API Women in Property Award | Aleisha Brookes | ||
Workplace Diversity & Culture Award | JLL | ||
Colonel Alfred Clifford Catt Award | Tyrone Hodge |
Innovation in Property Award | CBRE Digital Innovation Team | CBRE | |
Young Professional of the Year Award | Celeste Orange | Westlink Consulting | |
Valuation Team of the Year Award | Savills | ||
The Lesley Bennett API Women in Property Award | Jacqui Bayles | Herron Todd White | |
Workplace Diversity & Culture Award | NAB Property Services Group | ||
Colonel Alfred Clifford Catt Award | Greg Clarke | McGees Property Brisbane |
Innovation in Property Award | JLL's Melbourne Mapping Project | JLL | |
Young Professional of the Year Award | Jasmin Poyzer | ||
Valuation Team of the Year Award | Herron Todd White New South Wales, North Coast Commercial Team | Herron Todd White | |
The Lesley Bennett API Women in Property Award | Sandra Peachey | Savills | |
Workplace Diversity & Culture Award | Genworth Australia | ||
Colonel Alfred Clifford Catt Award | Greg Preston AM | Preston Rowe Paterson |