Eligibility

Who can enter.

The Awards are open to individuals and organisations operating across the Australian and New Zealand property industry.

The nomination pathway

Every entry begins with a nomination - self-nominated or nominated by another person. It is free to nominate and submit an entry; no membership is required. Awards night tickets are sold separately. Purchase tickets. Once a nomination is accepted, only the nominee can complete and submit the entry.

General eligibility

  • Individuals or organisations operating in the Australian or New Zealand property industry.
  • Evidence and results must relate to the eligibility period: 1 October 2025 to 1 October 2026 (inclusive). This is separate from the submission window, 1 October to 9 November 2026.
  • Nominees must be actively engaged in the industry at the time of judging.
  • Claims must be accurate, specific and capable of being substantiated on request.

Country of service

Entries are judged against peers operating in the same market. Cross-market entries must identify the region in which service was delivered.

Category-specific rules

Some categories have their own eligibility requirements, set out on each category page. Real Estate Professional of the Year and Real Estate Organisation of the Year are selected through the judging process and are not open to entry or nomination.

Independence: Commercial relationships with Real Estate Today have no influence on judging outcomes. Partnerships, advertising or ticket purchases do not affect an entrant's score or chances of becoming a finalist or winner.