Harcourts Group Australia National Awards announced

Major real estate franchise group, Harcourts Group Australia, held its annual conference from May 28-30 at The Star Casino, on the Gold Coast. Kicking off the group’s pinnacle event was ARIA award winning artist Guy Sebastian, in a surprise concert for over 700 conference delegates.

Their annual conference is a combination of learning, presentations and announcements from a selection of international leaders along with opportunities for industry networking and strategy sessions. It culminates in a black-tie awards gala where outstanding performers across 31 categories in residential and commercial sales, property management and business achievements.

Harcourts top accolade, the Harcourts Hall of Fame, was presented to Lisa and Ben Bernacki of Harcourts Alliance, Western Australia.

“Over the past year Harcourts has seen tremendous strengthening of our market position, closing the gap from being number three in the market toward our goal of being number one across Australia,” said Marcus Williams, CEO Harcourts Group Australia.

“Although the market, in general, fell in the amount of sales, I’m pleased to say that Harcourts saw an increase in the number of residential sales, proof positive of the deep connection and awesome client experience provided by our 400-plus offices.

“Our annual gathering is a time to reflect on our success and come together to celebrate our achievements.”

Major awards included

Harcourts Hall of Fame– Lisa and Ben Bernacki, Harcourts Alliance, Western Australia
Harcourts Foundation Award– Troy Sgarbossa & Silvia Josipovic,Harcourts Packham, South Australia
Top Sales Consultant-Stephanie Williams of Harcourts Williams,South Australia
Top Office & Top Franchise– Harcourts Coastal, Queensland
Top Administrator of the Year– Tyron D’Uva, Harcourts Ross Realty, Western Australia
Rising Star of the Year– David Lu, Harcourts Deer Park/Cairnlea, Victoria
Novice Auctioneer of the Year– Carlton Heres, Harcourts Launceston, Tasmania
Auctioneer of the Year– Patrick Ivey, Harcourts Property Centre, Queensland
Property Manager of the Year– Vanessa Nicholls, Harcourts Berwick, Victoria
Top NAI Harcourts Commercial Sales Consultant– John Georgiou, NAI Harcourts Platinum, Victoria
Top Sales Consultant – Rural– Tony Maguire, Landmark Harcourts Tasmania
Top Mortgage Express Consultant– Christine Penford, Mortgage Express Victoria

In addition to the award for top office and top franchise in Australia, Harcourts Coastal was the only Australian office to place in the top five international listing for office and franchise, achieving 5th place in each.

Top 20 Australia Sales Consultsants (office, state)

Stephanie Williams, Harcourts Williams, SA
Archie Mantsos, Harcourts Wantirna, VIC
Makowski, Harcourts The Property People Campbelltown, NSW
Eric Hartanto, Harcourts Applecross, WA
Jamie Benjamin, Harcourts Hills Living, NSW
Emilie Jordanou, Harcourts Wantirna, VIC
Carmen Briggs, Harcourts Solutions – Inner West, QLD
Andrew Chrysanthou, Harcourts Unlimited, NSW
Katrina Walsh, Harcourts Coastal, QLD
Matt Sergeant, Harcourts Sergeant, SA
Sally O’Neill, Harcourts Coastal – Hope Island, QLD
Jason Dowler, Harcourts JT & Co, VIC
Nick Bond, Harcourts Huon Valley, TAS
Arthur Dislakis, Harcourts Rata & Co Mill Park, VIC
Marcus Washington, Harcourts Pakenham, VIC
Tod Campbell, Harcourts The Property People Campbelltown, NSW
Alistair Agius, Harcourts Hills Living, NSW
Shane Lindo, Harcourts Excellence, NSW
Byron Sweerts, Harcourts Rowville, VIC
Mario Tucci, Harcourts Rata & Co Thomastown, VIC

The evening also doubled as the awards ceremony for three international categories where awarded: Top 5 offices, Top franchises and Top Sales Consultants.

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