WIRA 2026

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From rising stars to CEOs, from boutique agencies to national networks — there is a category that recognises exactly what you have built.

All 21 award categories

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Individual

Agency Principal of the Year

This award recognises the agency principal who has led exceptional business performance, created a high-performing culture and demonstrated strategic leadership within Australian r…

Individual

Agent of the Year

This award recognises the residential real estate agent who has most effectively delivered exceptional results for clients, contributed to the success of their agency and demonstra…

Individual

Auctioneer of the Year

This award recognises the auctioneer who has delivered exceptional auction outcomes, demonstrated outstanding communication and judgement, and contributed positively to clients, ag…

Individual

Business Development Professional of the Year

This award recognises the business development professional who has generated sustainable growth, built valuable relationships and materially strengthened the performance of their …

Individual

Buyer’s Agent of the Year

This award recognises the buyers' agent who has delivered exceptional purchasing outcomes, represented clients with integrity and strengthened the reputation and performance of the…

Individual

Chief Executive Officer of the Year

This award recognises the chief executive officer who has delivered outstanding organisational performance, set a compelling strategic direction and created enduring value for empl…

Individual

Commercial Real Estate Professional of the Year

This award recognises the commercial real estate professional who has delivered exceptional outcomes for clients, strengthened business performance and demonstrated expertise, infl…

Individual

Executive/Personal Assistant of the Year

This award recognises the executive or personal assistant who has delivered exceptional organisational support, improved executive effectiveness and made a significant contribution…

Individual

Innovation Leader of the Year

This award recognises the professional who has championed and delivered meaningful innovation that transformed client experience, workplace capability or commercial performance wit…

Individual

Marketing Professional of the Year

This award recognises the marketing professional who has delivered outstanding brand, campaign and commercial outcomes for a real estate organisation through strategy, creativity a…

Individual

Mentor of the Year

This award recognises the professional who has made an outstanding contribution to the development, confidence and career progression of others within Australian real estate.

Individual

Operations Professional of the Year

This award recognises the operations professional who has strengthened systems, governance and performance, enabling their real estate organisation to operate more efficiently and …

Individual

Property Manager of the Year

This award recognises the property manager who has delivered outstanding service to rental providers and renters, strengthened portfolio performance and contributed to the success …

Individual

Regional Professional of the Year

This award recognises the real estate professional who has delivered outstanding results, leadership and community impact while operating in a regional, rural or remote Australian …

Individual

Thought Leader of the Year

This award recognises the professional whose ideas, expertise and advocacy have influenced industry discussion, improved professional practice and advanced Australian real estate.

Individual

Young Leader of the Year

This award recognises an emerging real estate leader who has achieved exceptional results, demonstrated influence beyond their years and shown the potential to shape the future of …

Group

Innovation of the Year

This award recognises an innovation that has materially improved client experience, operational effectiveness, employee capability or commercial performance within Australian real …

Group

Property Management Team of the Year

This award recognises the property management team that has delivered exceptional portfolio performance, outstanding service and a strong culture of collaboration, compliance and c…

Group

Sales Team of the Year

This award recognises the real estate sales team that has achieved outstanding commercial results, delivered exceptional client outcomes and created a collaborative, high-performan…

Group

Training and Development Program of the Year

This award recognises the training and development program that has measurably strengthened capability, performance, career progression and engagement within a real estate organisa…

Group

Wellbeing Program/Initiative of the Year

This award recognises the wellbeing program or initiative that has created measurable improvements in employee health, inclusion, engagement, resilience or workplace experience wit…

Submissions close Tuesday, 15 September 2026 Finalists announced Friday, 9 October 2026
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