PIPA Awards for Excellence Nominations
PIPA members are leaders in our industry and we want to celebrate their achievements.
The 2025 PIPA Awards for Excellence celebrate the amazing professionals who live, work, and breathe property investing in Australia.
For all award nomination submissions, please read the information below, and then press the ‘Nominate Now’ button for the category you are nominating in.
To nominate yourself or your business please follow these steps:
Step 1: Decide which category you would like to nominate in.
Step 2: Download and read the appropriate criteria document below each category.
Step 3: Prepare your answers to each question (all questions are listed in the documents below), and collate your supporting documents. We suggest you do this before you start the online form. (Note: there is an autosave function on the form, but only if you return to the same browser. Therefore, for ease of submission, we suggest you prepare your response first, then complete the form in one sitting).
Step 4: Press the ‘Nominate Now’ button under the category you wish to nominate in, then complete the online application form and submit your nomination.
Step 5: Would you like to enter another category? Repeat steps 1 to 5 for each category.
Good luck with your nomination!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When do nominations open?
Nominations open on Tuesday 28 January 2025 and close at 9 am AEDT Monday 10 March 2025.
How do I nominate?
The nomination criteria are set out on this page. Once you’ve confirmed you meet the entry criteria, follow these steps to complete your nomination:
Step 1: Decide which category you would like to nominate in.
Step 2: Download and read the appropriate criteria document for each category.
Step 3: Prepare your answers to each question (all questions are listed in the documents criteria document for each category), and collate your supporting documents. We suggest you do this before you start the online form. (Note: there is an autosave function on the form, but only if you return to the same browser. Therefore, for ease of submission, we suggest you prepare your response first, then complete the form in one sitting).
Step 4: Complete the online form and submit your nomination.
Step 5: Would you like to enter another category? Repeat steps 1 to 5 for each category.
What are the eligibility criteria for the PIPA business awards?
- Must be a current financial member of PIPA.
- You must enter the category that reflects your equivalent full-time staff load.
- Any PIPA individual or corporate member can enter.
- PIPA reserves the right not to proceed with any award category if not enough nominations have been received.
What are the eligibility criteria for the QPIA individual awards?
- Must be current financial PIPA and QPIA members.
- You must enter the category that reflects your PIPA membership.
- Entries in the QPIA Graduate of the Year category must have successfully completed the PIPA Accreditation Program in the most recent calendar year and be current financial PIPA and QPIA members.
- There must be enough QPIA members to support a viable award category in that sector. PIPA reserves the right not to proceed with any award category if not enough nominations have been received.
How are the awards judged?
The PIPA Awards for Excellence are judged by some of Australia’s most experienced and ethical property investment experts and practitioners — handpicked because of their objectivity and commitment to best practice.
Each award entry will be judged against set criteria that recognises factors such as excellence in customer service, significant achievements, strategic advice, professional development, best practice, as well as adhering to the PIPA Code of Conduct.
All PIPA corporate and individual members as well as QPIA members that meet the required eligibility criteria are encouraged to participate in the PIPA Awards for Excellence program.
What information is required from me to nominate?
All questions asked in the nomination form are listed in the PIPA Awards Criteria documents on this page. We recommend you download the document appropriate to your award and ensure you can answer all the questions before starting your application. We also encourage you to add supporting documents such as case studies and testimonials as appropriate.
How do I complete the nomination form?
The nomination form can be found on this page. After agreeing to the terms and conditions you may complete your nomination in your selected category. We suggest completing all answers in a Word document, and collating your supporting documents before you start the form so that you can copy and paste your answers into the required fields. Note there is a maximum of 400 words per answer.
Can I nominate in more than one category?
You are welcome to nominate in as many categories as you are eligible.
Do I need to complete a separate nomination form for each category?
Yes, you must complete a separate nomination form for each category, as the questions for each category are different.
What timeframe are the awards based on?
The PIPA Awards for Excellence are based on achievements that occurred during the 2024 calendar year.
How do I know which business award to nominate for?
The business awards are separated into three categories based on full-time employees.
- Small Business Award – 1-2 full-time employees
- Medium Business Award – 3-7 full-time employees
- Large Business Award – 8+ full-time employees
Am I eligible for the QPIA Graduate Award?
All graduates in the 2024 calendar year are eligible to enter the QPIA Graduate category.
When are the finalists announced?
The finalists will be announced on Thursday 27 March 2025.
When are the winners announced?
The winners will be announced at the PIPA Awards for Excellence Awards night, to be held at a black-tie gala at The Emporium, Brisbane on Thursday 29 May 2025.
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