Queensland’s REIQ Awards for Excellence are the crown jewel of real estate recognition, a black-tie gala held each year to shine a light on the state’s top performers in sales, property management, innovation and service. The 2025 event is slated for 8 November at the Brisbane Showgrounds.
REIQ chief exective officer Antonia Mercorella said the annual awards were a true reflection of the exceptional talent and character of Queensland’s real estate professionals.
“The awards season is always an exciting time for us to showcase all the professionals who are pushing the boundaries of excellence and service in our state.
“As the state peak body, it’s our chance to cheer on our industry’s highest achievers and give them the recognition they deserve for their dedication throughout the year. Taking home a trophy is never easy. These kinds of inspiring results are not reached without endless hours of hard work and a laser focus on best practice delivery for clients,” Ms Mercorella said.
Through their exemplary work and commitment to the REIQ values, they are redefining what it means to be a real estate professional in the eyes of the Queensland community.”
This year, Laguna Real Estate has been honoured as a finalist in four major categories:
• Large Residential Agency of the Year.
• Emily Nimmo — Agency Support Person of the Year.
• Craig Taylor — Rising Star Salesperson of the Year.
• Kellie Drinnan — Business Development Manager of the Year.
“Such recognition doesn’t come easy” says Olivier Miller, principal of Laguna Real Estate. “Laguna has been built on a consistent track record: innovation in marketing, high conversion and sales rates, and unwavering client focus. Over time, the agency has amassed nearly 60 formal honours from REIQ and the Real Estate Business Awards, a testament to a culture of excellence sustained, not just flash-in-the-pan success.”
Why this matters:
Being a finalist (let alone a winner) in REIQ’s Awards for Excellence means your agency is being judged by external industry experts against the very best in Queensland.
These four nominations reflect strength across the board including agency leadership, support, sales, and business growth.
As a finalist or winner in REIQ, Laguna gets exposure through REIQ’s publications, media releases, and the use of official finalist/winner logos. This is a branding edge that many agencies simply can’t match.
Laguna isn’t resting on past laurels. Their frequent awards signal that they keep improving, adapting, pushing boundaries which is exactly what you want in a long-term property partner.
Laguna Real Estate doesn’t just talk success, they have earned it.
