Real Estate TodayAwards 2027
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Property & Specialist Excellence

Rural & Regional Real Estate Professional of the Year

Excellence servicing rural and regional markets.
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Eligibility

Open to individual real estate professionals servicing rural and regional markets.

What you will be asked

  1. 01

    Performance in your market

    Describe the market you serve, its size and its challenges. Provide your results for the eligibility period (October 1st 2025 – October 1st 2026 (inclusive)), such as sales, listings, rural or regional property value transacted, rent roll growth and market share. Maximum 500 words.

    Max 500 words
    Required
  2. 02

    Local expertise and client results

    Explain how your knowledge of the local economy, land, agriculture or lifestyle market delivers better outcomes for clients. Give specific examples with measurable results. Maximum 500 words.

    Max 500 words
    Required
  3. 03

    Reach and service across distance

    Describe how you service clients across a wide area, reach buyers outside the region and use technology or partnerships to do it. Include evidence of the results. Maximum 500 words.

    Max 500 words
    Required
  4. 04

    Community contribution

    Outline your contribution to your town or region, such as local causes, events, sponsorship or advocacy, and the difference it made. 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

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.