The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has revealed the winners of the 2025 National Awards for Excellence (NAFE), recognising the highest-performing individuals and agencies across the country.
Hosted in Adelaide by the Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA), this prestigious annual event highlights leadership, innovation and professionalism in the Australian real estate sector. Finalists were drawn from each state and territory, showcasing the depth of talent across the industry.
REIA President, Leanne Pilkington, congratulated all participants and acknowledged the significance of the event which celebrates 20 years of honouring the best in the business.
âThese awards celebrate the very best in our profession â those setting the benchmark nationally. Itâs a testament to the strength and diversity of the real estate industry across Australia,â Ms Pilkington said.
In a historic first, the 2025 awards also included the formal induction of two Hall of Fame winners â awarded to individuals or agencies that have achieved the rare feat of winning their category three years in a row. Both Hall of Fame recipients are proudly from South Australia.
The winners were unveiled at a gala dinner held at Adelaide Oval, where industry leaders from across the country gathered to celebrate excellence in Australian real estate.
2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
Harris Real Estate – Large Residential Agency of the Year
Nikki Katz – Business Broker of the Year
2025 NAFE WINNERS LIST
| State | Category | Finalist Name | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA | Achievement Award | Sam Harris | Centurion Real Estate |
| VIC | Business Broker of the Year | Chris Swifte | Australian Pharmacy Sales |
| TAS | Business Development Manager of the Year | Kylie Davie | Downton Property |
| VIC | Buyers Agent of the Year | Tonya Davidson | Davidson Property Advocates |
| NSW | Commercial Agency of the Year | Martin Morris and Jones | MMJ Real Estate |
| WA | Commercial Property Manager of the Year | Vaughan Copping | Perth Property Management |
| ACT | Commercial Salesperson of the Year | Michael Ceacis | Canberra Commercial |
| SA | Community Service Award | LJ Hooker Adelaide â Metro | LJ Hooker Adelaide â Metro |
| VIC | Innovation Award | Network Pacific | Network Pacific |
| SA | Large Residential Agency of the Year | Ouwens Casserly Real Estate | Ouwens Casserly Real Estate |
| NSW | Marketer of the Year | Fiona Yang | Plus Agency |
| SA | Marketing and Communications Award | Toop + Toop | Toop + Toop |
| ACT | Medium Residential Agency of the Year | Blackshaw Queanbeyan & Jerrabomberra | Blackshaw Queanbeyan & Jerrabomberra |
| VIC | Operational Leadership Award | Stephen Briffa | Network Pacific |
| ACT | Operational Support Award | Sarah King | Capital Buyers Agency |
| SA | Operational Support Award | Merina Caputo | Ouwens Casserly Rentals |
| WA | REIA Presidentâs Award | Hayden Groves | Ray White Dethridge Groves |
| WA | Residential Property Management Team of the Year | Blackburne Property Management | Blackburne Property Management |
| NT | Residential Property Manager of the Year | Lillian Dobson | Elders Top End Group |
| WA | Residential Sales Team of the Year | Realestate 88 | Realestate 88 |
| SA | Residential Salesperson of the Year | Matt Smith | Klemich Real Estate |
| SA | Small Residential Agency of the Year | Taarnby | Taarnby |
| SA | Sustainability Leadership Award – Agency | Taarnby | Taarnby |
| ACT | Sustainability Leadership Award – Individual | Sasha Trpkovski | Archer Canberra |
| State | Hall of Fame | Finalist Name |
|---|---|---|
| SA | Large Residential Agency of the Year | Harris Real Estate |
| SA | Business Broker of the Year | Nikki Katz |
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