First National Real Estate’s South Australia and Northern Territory agents were presented with their 2024 State Awards at the National Wine Centre of Australia on Friday night.

During the evening, FN Murray Bridge was announced winner of SA/NT Sales Office of the Year and FN Lewis Prior, Warradale (SA) was announced SA/NT Property Management Office of the Year.

Topping the individual awards was Karlie Ridley of FN Lewis Prior (Warradale, SA) who took home SA/NT Property Manager of the Year; Nathan Janda of FN Salisbury (SA) who won SA/NT Business Development Manager of the Year, and Mitchell Halpin of FN Broken Hill (NSW) who achieved SA/NT Salesperson of the Year. 

‘It is my honour to present the winners of the 2024 State Awards,’ said SA/NT State Chair, Sylvia Presepio. 

‘Tonight, we recognise the exceptional achievements of First National’s finest, celebrating those whose innovation, commitment and outstanding service have raised the bar in real estate. Our nominees and winners represent the very best of South Australian and Northern Territory talent, underscoring our dedication to excellence across every facet of our profession. I extend my congratulations to those now advancing to the National Awards and remain confident that their continued success will further enhance professional standards throughout our state.’

Winners of SA/NT Sales Office of the Year awards were:

1. FN Murray Bridge (SA) - No.1 SA/NT Sales Office of the Year
2. FN O’Donoghues (Darwin, NT) 
3. FN Broken Hill (NSW)
4. FN Peoples’ Choice (Gawler, SA)
5. FN Copper Coast (Wallaroo, SA)
6. FN Port Augusta (SA)
7. FN Lewis Prior, Warradale (SA) 
8. FN Taylor’s, Para Hills (SA)
9. FN Burton Groves (Tea Tree Gully, SA)
10. FN Salisbury (SA)

Winners of SA/NT Property Management Office of the Year awards were:

1. FN Lewis Prior, Warradale (SA) No.1 SA/NT Property Management Office of the Year
2. FN O’Donoghues (Darwin, NT) 
3. FN Taylor’s (Para Hills, SA)
4. FN Port Augusta (SA) 
5. FN Murray Bridge (SA)
6. FN Salisbury (SA)
7. FN Burton Groves (Tea Tree Gully, SA)
8. FN Broken Hill (NSW)
9. FN Copper Coast (Wallaroo, SA)
10. FN Glenelg (SA)

Winners of SA/NT Property Manager of the Year awards were:

1. Karlie Ridley, FN Lewis Prior (Warradale, SA) - No.1 SA/NT Property Manager of the Year
2. Nathan Janda, FN Salisbury (SA)
3. Amanda Heaysman, FN Port Augusta (SA) 
4. Kelly Pengilly, FN Burton Groves (Tea Tree Gully, SA)
5. Karen Parkin, FN Burton Groves (Tea Tree Gully, SA)
6. Ankita Rayal, FN O’Donoghues (Darwin, NT)
7. Jade Stell, FN Peoples’ Choice (Gawler, SA)

Winners of SA/NT Business Development Manager of the Year awards were:

1. Nathan Janda, FN Salisbury (SA) - No.1 SA/NT Business Development Manager of the Year
2. Ankita Rayal, FN O’Donoghues (Darwin, NT)
3. Karlie Ridley, FN Lewis Prior (Warradale, SA) 
4. Amanda Heaysman, FN Port Augusta (SA) 
5. Kelly Pengilly, FN Burton Groves (Tea Tree Gully, SA)
6. Charissa Bakes, FN O’Donoghues (Darwin, NT)
7. Ben Green, FN O’Donoghues (Darwin, NT)
8. Karen Parkin, FN Burton Groves (Tea Tree Gully, SA)
9. Jade Stell, FN Peoples’ Choice (Gawler, SA)
10. Bianca Gilmartin, FN O’Donoghues (Darwin, NT)

The winners of SA/NT Salesperson of the Year awards were:

1. Mitchell Halpin, FN Broken Hill (NSW) – No.1 SA/NT Salesperson of the Year
2. Sylvia Presepio, FN Murray Bridge (SA)
3. Robert Stell, FN Peoples’ Choice (Gawler, SA)
4. Jeremy O’Donoghue, FN O’Donoghues (Darwin, NT)
5. Megan Hill, FN Copper Coast (Wallaroo, SA)
6. Jack Freestone, FN Murray Bridge (SA)
7. Jakub Ratajczak, FN Taylor’s (Para Hills, SA)
8. Brett Lewis, FN Lewis Prior (Warradale, SA)
9. Shawn Nitschke, FN Marschall (Waikerie, SA)
10. Nicole Fox, FN Port Augusta (SA)

A range of specialist awards were also announced: 

• New Salesperson of the Year – Adam Janda, FN Salisbury (SA)
• Pillar Award – Deb Copley, FN Copper Coast (Wallaroo, SA)
• Rising Star – Laura Ullucci, FN Murray Bridge (SA)
• Bill Marschall Community Spirit Award – Rebecca Woods, FN Glenelg (SA)
• Digital Award – Jack Jacobs, FN Murray Bridge (SA)
• Best Marketing Campaign – FN Peoples’ Choice (Gawler, SA)
• Reputation Management Award – Sharyn Noonan, FN Peoples’ Choice (Gawler, SA)

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