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Recognising the leading professionals and offices in the real estate industry.
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Agency Award Categories
Agency
of the Year
This award recognises excellence in agency performance in Metro areas within the Network with more than one office.
Agency of the Year
– Regional
This award recognises excellence in agency performance in Regional areas within the Network with more than one office.
PM Agency of the Year
Under 1,000 Managements
This award recognises excellence in property management and is for agency teams with under 1,000 managements in the portfolio.
PM Agency of the Year
Over 1,000 Managements
This award recognises excellence in PM and is for agency teams with over 1,000 managements in the portfolio.
PM Agency of the Year
– Regional
This award recognises excellence in PM and is for in Regional areas within the Network with under 1,000 managements in the portfolio.
Community Achievement
of the Year
This award recognises the outstanding contribution of agencies involved in community service, projects and fundraising.
Marketing Agency
of the Year
This award recognises excellence in agency marketing, advertising and communications with all Network agencies eligible.
Rising Star Agency
of the Year
This award recognises excellence amongst agencies who have significantly improved their business performance.
Service Excellence Agency
of the Year
This award recognises excellence in client service and is open for all agencies within the Network.
Innovation Excellence
Agency of the Year
This award recognises excellence in innovation and new business concepts and is open for all agencies within the Network.
Digital Excellence Agency
of the Year
This award recognises excellence in the digital space and is open for all agencies within the Network.
Project Marketing Agency
of the Year
This award recognises outstanding project performance and is open for all agencies within the Network who specialise in Projects.
The Culture Award
This award recognises agencies that demonstrate exceptional workplace culture and is open to all agencies within the Network.
Showcasing Your Achievements for 2026
INDIVIDUAL Award Categories
Agent Achiever of the Year
– Metro
This award recognises excellence in agency performance in Metro areas within the Network with more than one office.
Agent Achiever of the Year – Regional
This award recognises excellence in boutique agency performance in Regional areas within the Network, with only one office.
Agent
of the Year
This award recognises excellence in selling and is intended for individuals operating solo without a team.
Regional Agent
of the Year
This award recognises overall excellence in selling, listing and generating and is intended for individual sales people operating with or without a team in a Regional area.
NSW Agent
of the Year
This award recognises overall excellence in selling, listing and generating and is intended for individual sales people operating in New South Wales.
QLD Agent
of the Year
This award recognises overall excellence in selling, listing and generating and is intended for individual sales people operating in Queensland.
WA Agent
of the Year
This award recognises overall excellence in selling, listing and generating and is intended for individual sales people operating in West Australia.
VIC Agent
of the Year
This award recognises excellence in selling, listing and generating and is intended for individual sales people operating in Victoria.
New Zealand Agent
of the Year
This award recognises excellence in selling and is for individuals operating within New Zealand.
SA Agent
of the Year
This award recognises excellence in selling, listing and generating and is intended for individual sales people operating in South Australia.
Selling Principal
of the Year
This award recognises excellence for Selling Principal with 20% or higher ownership of the business.
Principal
of the Year
This award recognises excellence in Principal leadership within the Network with more than one office.
Property Manager Leader
of the Year
This individual award recognises excellence from a Property Management Leader.
Property Manager
of the Year
This award recognises an exceptional Property Manager who delivers outstanding service, strong results, and consistent excellence in managing their portfolio.
BDM of the Year
- Property Management
This award recognises excellence in Property Management business growth and celebrates outstanding performance in Business Development Management.
Growth Agent
of the Year
This award recognises excellence amongst new agents with under 2 years experience in a sales role.
Support Star
of the Year
This award recognises excellence in
support roles and is open to all
Members who work in non-sales and
non-PM support positions within the
agency.
Sales Associate
of the Year
This award recognises an outstanding sales associate who demonstrates exceptional support, commitment, and contribution to their sales team’s success.
Client Service Manager
of the Year
This award recognises excellence in Client Services roles supporting an agent via business support and administrative activities.
Business Manager
of the Year
This award recognises the Business
Manager of the Year, celebrating
outstanding leadership, operational
excellence, and contribution to the
overall success of the agency.
In 2026, we’re taking the celebration next level.
Theme: ARERAs 54
Every year, the ARERAs celebrate the agencies, teams, and leaders who set the benchmark for performance across Australasia.
ARERA 54 draws inspiration from the iconic Studio 54 era—an unmistakable blend of glamour, energy, and exclusivity. This year’s event reimagines the ARERAs as more than an awards night: it’s an unforgettable experience where excellence is recognised, connections are strengthened, and success is celebrated in style.
Set within the stunning surrounds of Doltone House, ARERA 54 invites guests into a world of black-tie sophistication with a touch of disco glamour. Expect bold style, an electric atmosphere, and a celebration worthy of the industry’s top performers.
Dress Code: Black Tie + Disco Glam
Date: February 17
Location: Doltone House, Sydney
This is the night where achievement meets celebration—and where the very best in real estate take centre stage.
View the ARERA 54 Theme Moodboard
Nomination & Event schedule
1st December 2025
Nominations Open
Nominations opened through our online nomination form.
23rd December 2025
Nominations Close
Nominations officially closed on 23rd December 2025.
21st January 2026
Finalist Announced
The wait is over. See who’s in the running for an ARERA this year.
16th February 2026
LAUNCH: Leaders Day
9.30am Registration
10am Session Start
4pm Session Wrap
17th February 2026
LAUNCH: Team Day
8.30am Registration
9am Session Start
4.30pm Session Wrap
17th February 2026
Awards Night
The Network’s night of nights as we celebrate the outstanding achievements across the Network. ARERAs runs inline with LAUNCH 26.
Awarding Excellence in The Network
The Network brings together the leading Independent Agencies across Australia and New Zealand into a non-competing specialist Network to share ideas, learn from each other and dramatically advance their results through Membership.
