Rising Star

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Eligibility

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

Category

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 (e.g. Committee / board appointments).

Criteria

Please note the criteria are not a guide, nominations that do not address the criteria specifically may be at a disadvantage.

Career Profile – (30% 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 – (50% 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 Victoria’s property industry. Describe how the entrant outlined 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.

Referee/testimonial interview – (20% weighting)

Please provide contact details of ONE industry referee who will support this nomination.

Note

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

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

If a sufficient number of applications is not received for any award category, the Property Council reserves the right not to proceed to awarding a winner.Â