New South Wales Gems Sparkle at Awards Dinner

First National NSW Chairman, Mark Millington

Media Release – 20 February 2012

First National Real Estate announced its NSW/ACT General Excellence and Marketing (GEM) Award winners on Saturday night during an elegant 60’s themed dinner held at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney.

The Awards recognise the network’s best performers in NSW/ACT over the past 12 months which, says State Chairman Mr Mark Millington, have been beyond expectation given the volatile economic and market conditions.

“Marketing and selling property effectively in a marketplace which fluctuates and turns with every wind change is a tough ask, but that is exactly what our members have been able to do,” Mr Millington said.

“I am delighted that the teamwork of our members and their staff achievements are being acknowledged through these Awards.”

On the night the Top 10 Offices in the state were named and included:

• First National Real Estate Byron Bay (Sales Office of the Year)
• First National Real Estate Port Macquarie
• First National Real Estate Walsh & Sullivan (Baulkham Hills/Winston Hills)
• First National Real Estate Wal Murray & Co (Lismore)
• First National Real Estate O’Connor, Wollongong
• First National Real Estate Daystar (Padstow)
• First National Real Estate Epping Central (Epping)
• First National Real Estate Rod Jones (North Narrabeen)
• First National Real Estate Carlingford
• First National Real Estate Mudgee

First National Real Estate O’Connor was also named the Property Management Office of the Year.

Individuals were also recognised, with the Top 10 Salespeople being:

• Allison Mifsud, First National Real Estate Epping Central

(Salesperson of the Year)

• Tony Iskander, First National Real Estate Marrickville
• Michael Sleiman, First National Real Estate Daystar (Padstow)
• Ross Patten, First National Real Estate Ross Patten (Ryde)
• Mike Brady, First National Real Estate Gunnedah
• Deborah O’Brien, First National Real Estate Homeway (Castle Hill)
• Daniel Godoy, First National Real Estate Carlingford
• Peter Diffin, First National Real Estate Walsh & Sullivan (Winston Hills)
• Scott Henry, First National Real Estate Holgate (Lane Cove)
• Mario Valensise, First National Real Estate Sellect (Kellyville)

Georgia Bedikian from First National Real Estate Holgate (Lane Cove) was named Property Manager of the Year while Amie Thompson from First National O’Connor and Greg Ward from First National Real Estate Port Macquarie were named Property Manager Rookie of the Year and Sales Rookie of the Year respectively.

Alisha Thomas from First National Manly was named Administrator of the Year and Kathy Tomaras from First National Marrickville was named Receptionist of the Year.

Mr Millington said that with the greatly improved prospects for 2012, he hopes the year ahead will be even more rewarding for members.

“All First National members and their teams should be very proud of their efforts, knowing they have helped many clients realise their home ownership aspirations as well as contributed to the ongoing success of their respective offices and the network as a whole,” Mr Millington said.

“Personally, I am motivated by the excitement of sharing in shaping an organisation that excels at every level and continues to strive for setting industry benchmarks.”

State winners of the First National Real Estate GEM Awards will automatically be in the running for the national Awards to be held in May this year at the network’s annual National Convention.

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Issued by: First National Real Estate

For further information Stewart Bunn, National Communications Manager, First National Real Estate on 1800 032 332.

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