LJ Hooker Nerang was crowned Diversity Office of the Year – Regional at the REB Women in Real Estate Awards 2019 in Sydney.

The event recognises Australia’s top female real estate professionals, including agents, property managers, auctioneers, innovators and market leaders, and was attended by more than 500 people.

Emily-Jane Megraw, LJ Hooker’s Officer Manager, accepted the award on behalf of the agency and said it was an honour to be recognised.

“Thank you to REB for this recognition and celebrating the devoted, outstanding women in our industry.

“LJ Hooker Nerang prides itself on it’s diversity, not just in gender but in age, experience and thought. We believe that women in the real estate industry should be commended and appreciated and that’s why at LJ Hooker Nerang we’re sure to support each other’s success while helping manage a healthy work life balance,” said Ms Megraw.

LJ Hooker Nerang Principal Shane Colquhoun said the award is proof of the agency’s passion and commitment to diversity in the workplace.

“We at LJ Hooker Nerang are tremendously proud to be recognised for our diversity, as we foster strong female representation with 82% of our employees being women and across a wide diversity of ages.

“Winning this award, and being finalists in a number of other categories, is testament to the dedication of everyone in our office and our purposeful efforts to serve our community.

“I’d like to thank my team at LJ Hooker Nerang for all their hard work. Without supportive, committed and open-minded staff this award would not be possible,” Mr Colquhoun concluded.

LJ Hooker Nerang award nomination categories:

·         Diversity Office of the Year – Regional | LJ Hooker Nerang (Winner)

·         Innovator of the Year | Jane Doogan (Finalist)

·         Office Administrator of the Year | Jacinta McDonald (Finalist)

·         Property Manager of the Year – Regional | Michelle Chilcott (Finalist)

·         Wellness Advocate of the Year – Individual | Nicole Hasenkam (Finalist)

·         Wellness Advocate of the Year – Business | LJ Hooker Nerang (Finalist)