Named after the founder of the Torrens Title system Sir Robert Torrens, this annual award recognises contributions to the real estate industry that significantly raise the reputation of the profession.
The award is designed to encourage reflection and reward individuals who epitomise leadership, integrity and performance.
The award presents the opportunity for recipients to serve as role models, share models of best practice and offer peer mentoring as a tool to cultivate excellence across the profession.
The following factors are considered when selecting the recipient of this most prestigious award:
2005 – Brian Sanders
2006 – Cilff Hawkins
2007 – Paul Henry
2008 – Brett Roenfeldt
2010 – Anthony Toop
2011 – Mark Sanderson
2012 – Robin Turner
2013 – Robin Matter
2014 – Oren Klemich
2015 – Steven Kemp
2016 – Neil Ottosen (Posthumously)
2017 – Rosalind Neale
2018 – Andrew Turner
2024 – Matt Smith