Matthew Schneider Rising Star

This award is only applicable to individual nominations. Team entries are ineligible for this award.

For individuals new to the industry who demonstrate an aptitude and desire to develop their property career with forward-thinking efforts, bringing new ideas or practices that makes the industry better, and have already made a mark in their organisation and industry. Winners of this award will have less than five years industry experience and can be of any age. Contributions to the industry (eg. Committee / board appointments would be held in high regard).

Criteria

Career profile – (40% weighting/Limit 800 words) 

Outline the entrant’s career goals and their outstanding commitment to the property industry and community. Include details such as: 

• Employment history
• Professional development 
• Internal business contributions and contributions to the industry (eg. Committee / board appointments)
• Achievement of business and personal goals 
• Career challenges
• Why they chose property as a career choice
• Their vision for the future of the industry.

Industry contribution – (60% weighting/Limit 800 words)

Address how the entrant has made a significant contribution to the property industry. 

List a strategy / innovation / project the entrant has been directly involved with which has shaped Queensland’s property industry. Describe how the entrant contributed to the following elements for the project:

• Innovation 
• Individual/team contributions 
• Challenges faced and how they were resolved 
• Knowledge sharing via published articles, speaking engagements, certificates and media coverage.

Industry Referee 

Please provide contact details of ONE industry referee who will support this nomination. Referees will only be called if additional information is required.

Please note nominations MUST be submitted by COB Friday, 14 March 2025.

Note

All nominations will go through a comprehensive judging process prior to finalists and winners being selected.