Raine & Horne has successfully concluded its 2025 awards season with sold-out events across February and March, celebrating the exceptional achievements of its real estate professionals nationwide. 

The State Awards events recognised Raine & Horne’s best principals, sales agents, property managers, and administration staff across NSW/ACT, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, and Western Australia. Further events are scheduled for Victoria and Northern Territory later in the year.

Over 1,000 attendees participated in the 2025 Raine & Horne awards nights, each selling out prior to the event. This result reinforces the annual events as must-attend occasions for the network. 

Angus Raine, Executive Chairman of Raine & Horne, said, “Our 2025 awards season has set a new benchmark for attendance and celebrated excellence while fostering a culture of recognition and success.

“With the highest attendance on record and overwhelmingly positive feedback, anticipation is already building for next year’s events.

“Furthermore, the awards, coupled with the interest rate cuts, have paved the way for another record-breaking year for Raine & Horne in 2025.” 

Winning a Golden Ticket to Uluru by attending the awards 

Reflecting Raine & Horne’s commitment to rewarding excellence, eligible sales and property managers who were registered for their respective state awards were eligible for the Golden Ticket draw that secured them a coveted incentive trip to Uluru in May. 

This prestigious prize, valued at $10,000 per winner, includes round-trip airfares, luxury accommodation, guided tours, and immersive cultural experiences at one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks. 

Over 40 of Raine & Horne’s top-performing principals, sales agents, and property managers who attended the awards events will now embark on this unforgettable Uluru experience as part of the Golden Ticket campaign.

Celebrating excellence across Australia 

At the WA State Awards at QT Perth, Raine & Horne Great Southern, led by John and Julie Hetherington, dominated the night, securing the Top Office – Sales Gross Commission Income (GCI) and Top Office – Number of Sales Transactions. However, Susan Pitts of Raine & Horne Bunbury won the Top Salesperson – Sales GCI award again, cementing her status as a standout sales performer in Western Australia. 

Raine & Horne Strathalbyn leads the way in South Australia 

Held at the stunning Jackson Square warehouse venue, the 2025 South Australian State Awards saw Raine & Horne Strathalbyn—led by Brendan Saunders, Nick Grosvenor, and rural specialist Paul Clifford—win Top Office – Sales GCI, reaffirming its leadership in the state’s real estate market. 

Neil Bowden of Raine & Horne Two Wells was another big winner, claiming Top Salesperson – Sales GCI and Top Salesperson – Number of Sales Transactions. 

Regional powerhouse Raine & Gladstone, led by Mark Patton, took centre stage at the Queensland State Awards held at The Rivershed, Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane. Raine & Horne Gladstone won Top Office –Sales GCI, while its sales ace Steven James secured first place in the Top Salesperson – GCI category. 

A highlight of the evening was the recognition of Mr Jason and Mrs Jacqui Read, who were jointly awarded the Max Raine Award, honouring their unwavering support for the Raine & Horne brand, culture, and values. 

Record-breaking attendance in Sydney on International Women’s Day 

The 2025 Raine & Horne NSW Awards for Excellence, held at the Hyatt Regency Sydney on International Women’s Day, saw a 25% increase in attendance. Fifty-four individual offices participated—the highest number since the March 2020 awards night, which was held just before the COVID-19 outbreak gripped the nation. 

The event, hosted by comedian Rob Shehadie of Fat Pizza—who also compered the Queensland awards—saw Raine & Horne Double Bay/Bondi Beach, led by Ric Serrao, one of Australia’s best agents, take home the prestigious Top Office – Sales GCI award. In a celebration of women in real estate, Rebecca Mitchell of Raine & Horne Lower North Shore was named Top Salesperson – Sales GCI, triumphing in a highly competitive field. 

The 2025 Max Raine Award (NSW) was presented to Ken Mongan, Managing Director of Raine & Horne Dubbo, Commercial Dubbo, and Rural Dubbo, in recognition of his exceptional leadership and contributions to the network.