⭐ Industry Recognition
Position yourself or your agency among Victoria’s leading real estate professionals.
⭐ Celebrate Your Team
Recognise the achievements, growth and success of your people over the past 12 months.
Awards for Excellence
Entries are open!
REIV Awards for Excellence 2026
Recognising the outstanding achievements of Victoria's real estate professionals, the Awards for Excellence celebrate innovation, professionalism and leadership across the industry. Whether you're an individual practitioner, agency or business, this is your opportunity to showcase your success and be recognised among the state's best.
In 2026, the Awards for Excellence will also form part of the REIV’s 90-year celebrations, with the milestone recognised throughout the Awards Gala.
How to Enter
1. Download the Entry Kit
Review the category criteria, terms and conditions, entrant declaration and submission requirements.
2. Create Your Awards Portal Account
Login or create your account via the online Awards portal to begin your submission.
3. Finalise Your Entry by 31 July
Complete your responses and finalise your submission before 5:00 pm Friday 31 July 2026.
Key Dates
- Entries Open
9:00 am, Monday 15 June
- Entries Close
5:00 pm, Friday 31 July
- Finalists Announced
9:00 am, Friday 4 September
- Gala Tickets on Sale
Earlybird: 9:00 am, Friday 4 September
General Tickets: 9:00 am, Friday 18 September
- Awards Gala
Thursday 22 October
Crown Palladium
- Questions?
Get in touch via 03 9205 6666 or email us at events@reiv.com.au
⭐ National Opportunities
Selected categories progress directly through to the REIA National Awards for Excellence.
⭐ Marketing Exposure
Finalists and winners receive valuable promotional opportunities across REIV channels.
Enter the Awards
Why should you enter? Hear from past winners ⬇
Award Categories
With 35 categories available across individual and agency awards, there are plenty of opportunities to showcase your achievements. Enter as many categories as you’re eligible for - you’ve got to be in it to win it!
+Winner of this Award category progresses through as a finalist to the REIA National Awards for Excellence.
Individual Categories
Achievement Award+
Business Broker of the Year+
Business Development Manager of the Year+
Buyers’ Agent of the Year+
Commercial Property Manager of the Year+
Commercial Salesperson of the Year+
Marketer of the Year+
Operational Leadership Award+
Operational Support Award+
Owners Corporation Manager of the Year
Property Valuer of the Year
Regional Property Manager of the Year
Regional Salesperson of the Year
Residential Property Manager of the Year+
Residential Salesperson of the Year+
Industry Inspiration Award
Agency Categories
Best Sales Commercial & Industrial Marketing Campaign (Small, Medium & Large)
Best Leasing Commercial & Industrial Marketing Campaign (Small, Medium & Large)
Commercial Agency of the Year+
Community Service Award+
Innovation Award+
Marketing and Communications Award+
Regional Agency of the Year
Residential Agency of the Year (Small, Medium & Large)
Residential Marketing Awards (Budget over & under 10k)
Residential Property Management Team of the Year+
Residential Sales Team of the Year+
Sustainability Leadership Award+
Wellbeing Award+
Share Your Success
Have you been an REIV Awards for Excellence finalist or winner?
Share a photo of you or your team with your trophy, finalist certificate or at the gala and tag the REIV for your chance to win:
2 x Awards for Excellence Gala tickets
How to enter:
Share your photo on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram
Tag REIV
That’s it - You're in the draw!
Competition date: 15 Jun - 31 July
T&Cs: REIV Awards for Excellence - Share Your Success Competition Period: Opens 15 June 2026 and closes 31 July 2026. Eligibility: Open to REIV Awards for Excellence finalists and winners. How to Enter: Share a photo of your Awards for Excellence trophy, finalist certificate, or image of you or your team at a REIV Awards for Excellence gala on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram and tag REIV during the competition period. Prize: One winner will receive two tickets to the 2026 REIV Awards for Excellence Gala. Winner Selection: The winner will be randomly drawn from all eligible entries and contacted directly. Content Permission: By entering, participants grant REIV permission to repost and share submitted content across REIV marketing channels.
Tips for Preparing Your Entry
⭐ Stay Focused
Read the category criteria and Terms & Conditions of Entry carefully before you begin. Make sure every question is answered clearly, with detailed and relevant examples that demonstrate genuine achievements. Wherever possible, include outcomes that can be verified by clients or third parties.
⭐ Start Early
Give yourself plenty of time to prepare your submission before entries close. Avoid leaving it until the last minute. Taking the time to reflect on your achievements can also help identify opportunities for future growth and improvement.
⭐ Work Together
For Agency Awards, involve your team in the process. Assign responsibilities, gather input from across the business, and review the final submission together before lodging it.
For Individual Awards, seek feedback and support from colleagues. Their insights can strengthen your submission and highlight achievements you may have overlooked.
⭐ Appoint a Coordinator
Nominate one person to oversee the submission process. A central coordinator can help keep everyone on track, manage deadlines, collect supporting material, and ensure the final entry is complete and submitted on time.
⭐ Be Authentic
You don't need to have a perfect answer for every criterion. Be honest about your strengths and, where appropriate, outline the steps you've taken to address challenges or improve areas of your business. Authenticity is valued by the judging panel.
⭐ Learn from the Process
Once submissions have closed, take the opportunity to review the experience with your team. Discuss what worked well, identify areas for improvement, and use the insights gained to strengthen future submissions and business practices.
Remember: Preparing an Awards entry is about more than the result. It's a valuable opportunity to celebrate your achievements, recognise your team's success, and reflect on how far you've come.