Nominations open for the 2026 REIQ Awards for Excellence

Queensland’s top real estate professionals and agencies are being called to step into the spotlight, with nominations now open for the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ) 2026 Awards for Excellence.

The annual awards program continues to evolve to better reflect the diversity of Queensland’s real estate industry, with a brand-new category introduced this year in direct response to member feedback.

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the awards remained the state’s highest professional recognition in real estate and continued to adapt alongside the profession itself.

“The REIQ Awards for Excellence are the pinnacle of professional recognition in Queensland real estate, and each year we ensure the program remains contemporary, inclusive and reflective of the full scope of our profession,” Ms Mercorella said.

“This year, we’re delighted to add a new Multi-Office Network of the Year category, recognising real estate agencies that operate as a unified multi-office network.

“It’s a category our members asked for, and it’s a great example of how the awards continue to evolve alongside the structure and sophistication of Queensland real estate businesses.”

Ms Mercorella said there was even more incentive for members to nominate this year, with a pathway from the outset to national recognition in eligible categories through the Real Estate Institute of Australia’s (REIA) National Awards for Excellence (NAFE).

“Queensland has already proven to be a serious contender on the national stage, with the recent NAFE 2026 awards in May seeing the lion’s share of wins go to Queensland competitors – scooping five coveted national award categories,” she said.

“That result speaks volumes about the calibre of talent in this state and should give our members every confidence that Queensland can continue to lead the nation in professional excellence.”

The REIQ Awards for Excellence span individual and agency categories, with some split into regional and SEQ areas, across residential and commercial sales, property management, buyer’s agency, auctioneering, business broking, multimedia, innovation and community contribution.

Ms Mercorella said real estate professionals throughout Queensland could now start preparing and polishing their award nominations with the clock now ticking down.

It’s time to shine! Nominations close on Sunday 12 July 2026, with the winners announced at a spectacular awards gala on Saturday 31 October 2026 at The Star Brisbane.

Nominate now for your opportunity to be recognised among Queensland’s finest. Find out about the categories and how to enter here.

ENDS

Media enquiries:
Claire Ryan, Media and Stakeholder Relations Manager, The Real Estate Institute of Queensland
M: 0417 623 723 E: media@reiq.com.au

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