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Barfoot & Thompson has honoured its top-performing real estate professionals from across Auckland, Northland and the Bay of Plenty at the prestigious 2025 Barfoot & Thompson Awards.
Held annually, the event recognises exceptional achievements in sales, leadership, property management, auctioneering, and commercial leasing, shining a spotlight on individuals, teams, and partnerships who exemplify the company’s values of service excellence and client dedication.
Barfoot & Thompson CEO Chris Dobbie praised this year’s winners, saying:
“These awards recognise outstanding performance across our business. The winners are people who are deeply invested in their clients and their teams’ success, and who, of course, deliver exceptional results.”
Honouring the Best of the Best
The evening’s highest honours were awarded to six individuals who received ‘Elite’ trophies for their standout contributions:
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Branch Manager of the Year (Maurice Thompson Cup): Nick Bates – Pukekohe
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Residential Salesperson of the Year (Val Barfoot Cup): Bob Qin – Millwater
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Rural/Lifestyle Salesperson of the Year: Scott McElhinney – Pukekohe
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Commercial Salesperson of the Year: William Read – City Commercial
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Rising Star of the Year: Sharlene Druyven – Waiuku
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Head of Property Management of the Year (Kelland Barfoot Cup): Clay Reeve – Glenfield
“These awards aren’t just about sales figures or operational success,” Dobbie said. “They’re about celebrating those who lead with integrity, build strong client relationships, and lift up those around them. These recipients are the very best of Barfoot & Thompson — and among the very best in the industry.”
Sales Standouts
Among the more than 1,800 salespeople in the Barfoot & Thompson network, Aaron Foss of Mission Bay stood out as the Top Individual Salesperson for 2025.
Other key accolades included:
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Top Sales Partnership: Logan Boersma and Sindy Wu – Howick
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Top Sales Team: Bob Qin and Team – Millwater
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Top Rural/Lifestyle Salesperson: Scott McElhinney – Pukekohe
Celebrating Regional Excellence
More than 300 awards were presented across the company’s 88 branches, highlighting the depth of talent and the strength of Barfoot & Thompson’s regional presence.
“We’re a business built on local expertise, and backed by collective strength,” said Dobbie. “Our people are at the heart of our business, and it’s a pleasure to acknowledge their continued contribution to setting the standard in this industry.”
A full list of 2025 award winners is available at www.awards.barfoot.co.nz.