The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia hosted more than 400 real estate professionals at a formal dinner at Crown Perth on Wednesday night to recognise excellence in real estate. REIWA CEO Neville Pozzi said the awards provided the Institute with the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the very best in the industry. “This year, we received a record number of nominations for the Awards for Excellence. This is a reflection of the high standard of service being offered by those working in real estate here in WA,” Mr Pozzi said. “On behalf of everyone at REIWA, congratulations to the winners and nominees of this year’s Awards for Excellence.” 2016 REIWA Awards for Excellence winners Achievement Award: Kristy Yates | Perth Property Management Communications Award: Blackburne Community Service Award: Realmark Mandurah Corporate Support Person of the Year: Rebecca Shaw | Professionals The Kelly Team Innovation Award: Sell Lease Property Commercial Agency of the Year: CBRE Commercial Property Manager of the Year: Lee Bradshaw | Acton Commercial Large Residential Agency of the Year: Momentum Wealth Medium Residential Agency of the Year: Realmark Mandurah Residential Property Manager of the Year: Sara Young | Davey Real Estate Currambine Residential Salesperson of the Year: Michelle Kerr | Abel McGrath Property Group Small Residential Agency of the Year: Mint Real Estate Claremont Buyer's Agent of the Year: Kent Cliffe | Momentum Wealth Property The winners will represent WA at the National Awards for Excellence next year.