Propertymark Qualifications, which provides professional qualifications for leading agent brands, has reached new heights with 7,000 new learners registered for a qualification.

In response, the awarding body has scaled up its annual presentation with a special awards event expected to welcome up to 300 attendees.

The ceremony, hosted by TV personality Phil Spencer, will be held on 11 October at the grand and renowned British Museum in London.

Propertymark Qualifications is shining a light on those who achieved outstanding results in their examinations and apprenticeship assessments. In addition to this, learners can be nominated for awards up until 5 September in three categories:

• Learner of the Year
• Rising Star
• Employer of the Year

Propertymark is in partnership with Phil Spencer and his Move iQ platform, sharing advice to help educate consumers on the risks of using an unqualified agent.

These qualifications have the huge potential to accelerate professional standards for the sector.”

Commenting on the programme, Phil Spencer said, “I’m delighted to be part of the Propertymark Qualifications ceremony, to celebrate the hard work of everyone achieving their qualifications and support how this then filters through to the quality of advice and service their clients receive.

“These qualifications have the huge potential to accelerate professional standards for the sector and is something I completely endorse.”

Greatest ever event

Michael Smith, Head of Propertymark Qualifications, comments, “I am thrilled that so many leading agents across the sector are choosing to qualify with Propertymark Qualifications and this year’s event is set to be our greatest ever.

“This event is testimony to a sector that is getting qualified on an unprecedented scale, taking control of its future and tackling the challenges ahead.”

To find out more, including the award nomination criteria and how to nominate, visit: www.propertymark.co.uk/careers-learning/qualifications/awards.html