National Awards for Excellence
Honouring excellence and innovation in the Australian real estate industry.
NAFE celebrates the best in the industry
The National Awards for Excellence (NAFE) celebrates and rewards the top performing operations staff, agents, property managers and businesses in Australian commercial and residential real estate. NAFE goes beyond sales to also recognise best practice in values, community service and industry contribution.
This prestigious annual event highlights leadership, innovation and professionalism in the Australian real estate sector. NAFE recognises the highest-performing individuals and agencies across the country, with finalists drawn from each state and territory, showcasing the depth of talent across the industry.
NAFE 2026: Entries Open
REIA are excited to announce NAFE 2026 Entries are now open!!
Have your talent and efforts recognised by competing in the only national, independently judged and practitioner led real estate awards in Australia.
NAFE Entries Close: 9 March 2026
NAFE 2025 Winners
Celebrating the best in real estate.
Congratulations to our NAFE 2025 winners in the 23 categories across all aspects of the real estate sector including residential and commercial agencies, sales and leasing, buyer's agents, community service, innovation and communications and property management for their outstanding contributions and achievements.
See our winners below.
Achievement Award
Sam Harris
State: WA
Agency: Centurion Real Estate
Business Broker of the Year
Chris Swifte
State: VIC
Agency: Australian Pharmacy Sales
Business Development Manager of the Year
Kylie Davie
State: TAS
Agency: Downton Property
Buyers Agent of the Year
Tonya Davidson
State: VIC
Agency: Davidson Property Advocates
Commercial Agency of the Year
Martin Morris and Jones
State: NSW
Commercial Property Manager of the Year
Vaughan Copping
State: WA
Agency: Perth Property Management
Commercial Salesperson of the Year
Michael Ceacis
State: ACT
Agency: Canberra Commercial
Community Service Award
LJ Hooker Adelaide - Metro
State: SA
Innovation Award
Network Pacific
State: VIC
Large Residential Agency of the Year
Ouwens Casserly Real Estate
State: SA
Marketer of the Year
Fiona Yang
State: NSW
Agency: Plus Agency
Marketing and Communications Award
Toop + Toop
State: SA
Medium Residential Agency of the Year
Blackshaw Queanbeyan & Jerrabomberra
State: ACT
Operational Leadership Award
Stephen Briffa
State: VIC
Agency: Network Pacific
Operational Support Award
Sarah King
State: ACT
Agency: Capital Buyers Agency
Operational Support Award
Merina Caputo
State: SA
Agency: Ouwens Casserly Rentals
REIA President’s Award
Hayden Groves
State: WA
Agency: Ray White Dethridge Groves
Residential Property Management Team of the Year
Blackburne Property Management
State: WA
Residential Property Manager of the Year
Lillian Dobson
State: NT
Agency: Elders Top End Group
Residential Sales Team of the Year
Realestate 88
State: WA
Residential Salesperson of the Year
Matt Smith
State: SA
Agency: Klemich Real Estate
Small Residential Agency of the Year
Taarnby
State: SA
Sustainability Leadership Award - Agency
Taarnby
State: SA
Sustainability Leadership Award - Individual
Sasha Trpkovski
State: ACT
Agency: Archer Canberra
Hall of Fame
Inductees in this Hall of Fame have accomplished the rare feat of winning their category three years in a row, a true testament to their consistent and unparalleled excellence in the world of real estate.
Hall of Fame
Harris Real Estate
State: SA
Large Residential Agency of the Year
Hall of Fame
Nikki Katz
State: SA
Business Broker of the Year
Partners
We are grateful to our 2026 NAFE partners for their support and contributions.
