Community, Leadership & Industry Contribution

Industry Services Excellence Award

Recognising the outstanding individuals and businesses working behind the scenes to support Australia's and New Zealand's real estate industries. From photography and property styling to legal services, conveyancing, valuations and events, this award celebrates the professionals whose expertise, creativity and commitment to excellence make a meaningful contribution to the industry.
Eligibility

Open to individuals and businesses providing services to the real estate industry, including photographers and videographers, property stylists and staging professionals, solicitors, lawyers and conveyancers, mortgage and finance brokers, property valuers, event planners and stylists, PropTech, marketing and creative service providers and other specialist service professionals, for work during the eligibility period.

What you will be asked

  1. 01

    The service and its excellence

    Describe the service provided to the real estate industry, what sets it apart and the standard of work delivered during the eligibility period (October 1st 2025 – October 1st 2026 (inclusive)).

    Max 500 words
    Required
  2. 02

    Measurable results

    Show the results achieved for real estate clients, such as outcomes delivered, client growth, repeat business, testimonials or other evidence.

    Max 500 words
    Required
  3. 03

    Client and industry relationships

    Explain how the service supports agents, agencies, buyers, sellers or landlords and how strong working relationships are built and maintained.

    Max 500 words
    Required
  4. 04

    Innovation and contribution

    Describe any new approaches, improvements or wider contribution to the real estate industry during the eligibility period (October 1st 2025 – October 1st 2026 (inclusive)).

    Max 500 words
    Required

Eligibility period: October 1st 2025 – October 1st 2026 (inclusive). Submissions are open 1 October to 9 November 2026.

Supporting documents are optional but recommended: up to 4, 100 MB each.

How this category is judged

01

Demonstrated Results and Evidence

Measurable results and supporting evidence.

30%
02

Leadership and Measurable Impact

Leadership demonstrated and impact created.

20%
03

Innovation and Originality

Originality of approach and innovation.

20%
04

Industry or Community Contribution

Contribution to industry or community.

20%
05

Quality and Clarity of Submission

Presentation, structure and clarity.

10%
Your submission
  1. 01

    Nominate

    Every entry starts with a nomination for this category, and you can nominate yourself.

  2. 02

    Answer the questions

    Your submission workspace opens with the category questions, word limits and autosave.

  3. 03

    Upload evidence

    Attach supporting documents, data and third party proof of your claims.

  4. 04

    Review and submit

    Track status, completion and outcomes any time from My submissions.