Ray White Victoria and Tasmania celebrates its 2024 winners

The awards night celebrated the top offices and individual winners throughout the leading network.

Ray White Victoria and Tasmania CEO Domenic Belfiore (pictured above) began the night by acknowledging and thanking everyone in attendance for their contributions and efforts throughout the year.

“Our annual awards are not just about recognising winners. They celebrate the collective efforts of the past 12 months, our commitment to excellence and our pursuit of market leadership in all trade areas,” Mr Belfiore said.

“Being the best we can be, being the market leader and being number one has always been important to me. It's what I wish for each of our businesses.

“It’s for this reason I would like to acknowledge all the leaders and principals of our market-leading businesses.

“I would like to acknowledge our administrators for all that they do. From answering the phones, to greeting our customers with warm smiles, to processing our property files and getting properties online, your efforts do not go unnoticed.

“To our property managers who have faced many challenges in recent times. To our property management and admin teams, I thank you for all that you do.

“At Ray White, we believe we are in the business of leadership. Leadership is not a part-time job nor can it be outsourced to external coaches. It's the responsibility of our leaders to provide an environment where all our people can thrive.

“Our very best leaders know what they want and are not afraid to articulate it. They know the buck stops with them, they take ownership of their mistakes and they turn their losses into lessons. They understand that complacency leads to decline and remain ambitious for continued growth.

“Our customers and prospects view us through the lens of their local Ray White business. This is why I am passionate about ensuring all our businesses strive to be number one in their core markets.

“We are proudly the number one brand, but we must raise the bar and continue to challenge each other in our constant pursuit of growth.

“We are all responsible for growth. We will challenge you to grow every day and welcome you to challenge us to. Push hard and allow us to be your springboard.

“I am very proud to lead this group into the future.”

Powerhouse business Ray White Ferntree Gully (pictured above) once again took out the top overall office spot across Victoria and Tasmania for settled commission for the eighth year in a row.

Ray White Werribee was named the top office by number of sales, while Ray White Warrnambool was recognised as the top regional office by settled commission in the network.

The coveted top individual salesperson award, based on settled commission for 2023-24 in Victoria and Tasmania, was won by Ben Thomas from Ray White Ferntree Gully, who took out the top individual spot for the seventh year in a row.

Darcy Quinn of Ray White Bendigo was awarded the #1 Regional Salesperson prize by settled commission. Ray White Preston’s Ian Dempsey took out #1 in the number of sales category for an individual agent.

Meanwhile, Ray White Balwyn's Helen Yan (pictured above) was named the #1 principal of the 2023-24 year by settled commission and number of sales for the seventh year in a row. Not only is Ms Yan the top principal in the Ray White Victoria network but was also named the best agent in the state by REB this year.

Damian Portaro (pictured above), managing director of Ray White Mildura and chairman’s elite agent, was awarded the prestigious CEO’s Cup, recognizing his significant contributions to the Ray White Group.

Nationally renowned and highly respected within the Ray White community, Mr Portaro is known for his unwavering commitment and tireless energy, often volunteering his expertise to support fellow principals in growing their businesses.

Narelle Robinson (pictured above) of Ray White Wodonga was honoured with the Life Member recognition award, celebrating over 20 years of dedication and excellence with the Ray White Group. Ms Robinson, a highly esteemed member of the group, embodies the core values of this leading agency.

Ray White Cheltenham leaders Mark Guthrie, Kevin Chokshi and Kyle Dorman (pictured above) accepted the Business Achievement award which recognised the impact their office has had on the group.

Ray White Cheltenham also received the Office Growth award for the 2023-24 financial year, after another tremendous year. Ray White Cheltenham's outstanding recruitment efforts have significantly impacted their surrounding markets..

In the auction category, Ray White Ferntree Gully was recognised as the Top Competition Creator - Office in the state, along with the #1 office internationally in the same category. Nick Strilakos of Ray White Oakleigh won the award in the individual category as well as ranking #2 internationally.

Greg Brydon of Ray White Cheltenham was named the Senior Auctioneering Champion, while Alejandro Torres of Ray White Sunshine topped the Novice Auctioneering competition as champion.

Jarrod Loughlin of Ray White Werribee was recognised as the network’s Sales Rising Star of the Year and Rhyley Edge from Ray White Colac was named the Lead Generator of the Year.

Ray White Melton’s Martin Mintoff was given the Top Salesperson - Growth award.

Katrina Wootton (pictured above) from Ray White Mildura took out the Sales Associate/PA of the Year award. Meanwhile, Ray White Deer Park’s Jamee Favorito received the Compass Award.

In the property management categories, Ray White Southbank | Melbourne City (pictured above) won the Property Management Team of the Year award. Emily Bush from Ray White Bendigo was named the Property Management Team Leader of the Year.

Sarah Neill (pictured below) from Ray White Cheltenham was recognised as the #1 property manager in the network and internationally. Ray White Werribee’s Marc Tanti won the Property Management Business Development Manager of the Year award and Davin DeMarco was named the Property Management Rising Star of the Year. Trinead Carroll from Ray White Ferntree Gully received the Property Management Leasing Consultant of the Year award.