Auctioneer of the Year

What you will be asked

1. 01

   Auction performance

   Provide the number of auctions you called during the eligibility period (October 1st 2025 – October 1st 2026 (inclusive)), your clearance rate, total value sold under the hammer, and results against reserve. Compare with the previous period and the relevant market clearance rate. Maximum 500 words.

   Max 500 words

   Required
2. 02

   Standout auctions

   Describe up to three auctions that best show your skill. For each, explain the conditions, how you ran the room or the online bidding, and the result against reserve or expectation. Maximum 500 words.

   Max 500 words

   Required
3. 03

   Preparation and process

   Explain how you work with agents and vendors before auction day, including campaign strategy, reserve setting and buyer qualification, and how that lifts results. Maximum 500 words.

   Max 500 words

   Required
4. 04

   Standards and contribution

   Outline your compliance with auction regulations, and your contribution to training other auctioneers, charity auctions or the wider industry. Include specific outcomes. Maximum 500 words.

   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

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.