Honour Roll: Master Auctioneers

Established in 2015, the REIV Master Auctioneers Program recognises some of Victoria’s most accomplished auctioneers and sets a benchmark for best practice auctioneering.

The accolade celebrates auctioneers who have demonstrated exceptional skill and professionalism, particularly through success at state and national competition level. Winners of the REIV Senior Auctioneering Competition receive and retain the title of Master Auctioneer while they remain members of the Institute.

The REIV works closely with its Master Auctioneers to continually enhance the skills, standards and reputation of Victorian auctioneers, ensuring the profession remains strong, respected and future-focused.

YearName
2023Greg Brydon
2021Paul Tzamalis
2020Andy Reid
2019Luke Banitsiotis
2016John Nichols (posth)
2016Phil De Fegely
2016Marshall White (posth)
2016Allan Lord (posth)
2016Geoff Sutherland
2015Steven Abbott
2015Peter Batrouney
2015Adrian Butera
2015Peter Hawkins
2015Harry Li
2015Justin Long
2015John Matthews
2015Scott Patterson
2015Barry Plant
2015Milo Rasinac
2015Tom Roberts
2015Matthew Young
2015Peter Kakos
2015Jeremy Tyrrell
2015Michael McCarthy (posth)

Honour Roll: Senior Auctioneer of the Year

The REIV Senior Auctioneering Competition is Victoria’s premier auctioneering contest, showcasing elite technical skill, presence and performance under championship conditions.

Each year, the competition identifies the state’s leading auctioneer, with the winner and runner-up progressing to represent Victoria at the Australasian Auctioneering Championships (AUSTROS). The title of Senior Auctioneer of the Year is one of the most prestigious individual accolades within the Victorian real estate profession.

YearName
2025Paul Tzamalis
2024Paul Tzamalis
2023Greg Brydon
2022Luke Banitsiotis
2021Paul Tzamalis
2020Andy Reid
2019Luke Banitsiotis
2018Luke Banitsiotis
2017Harry Li
2016Harry Li
2015Tom Roberts
2014Harry Li
2013Jeremy Tyrrell
2012Jeremy Tyrrell
2011Matthew Young
2010Adrian Butera
2009Steven Abbott
2008Scott Patterson
2007John Matthews
2006Milo Rasinac
2005Justin Long
2004Adrian Butera
2003Peter Kakos
2002Barry Plant
2001Adrian Butera
2000Michael McCarthy
1999Michael McCarthy
1998Adrian Butera

Honour Roll: Novice Auctioneer of the Year

The REIV Novice Auctioneer Competition provides an entry pathway for emerging auctioneers to test their skills in a structured, supportive competition environment.

Designed to identify and develop the next generation of auctioneering talent, the Novice Competition focuses on foundational technique, control and auction craft under live conditions. Many Novice competitors progress to compete in the Senior Competition in subsequent years.

YearName
2025Cate Vesley
2024Matthew Rossi
2023Eleanor Currie
2022Ashley Maikousis
2021Lachlan Walker
2020Christian Cortese
2018Charles Shi
2017Joshua Kalender
2016Jack Richardson
2015Kristian Lunardi
2014Luke Banitsiotis
2013Nicholas Goold
2012Michael Kelly
2011Mark Verrocchi
2010Spiros Karagiannidis