Propertymark celebrates qualification winners at Olympic stadium

The Propertymark Qualifications Awards 2023 took place at the iconic London Stadium last week celebrating the crème de la crème of those achieving or studying for the recognised standard in property qualifications and apprenticeships.

Learners, apprentices, employers, training providers and stakeholders gathered to congratulate finalists and nominees who have achieved or supported the achievement of one of the Propertymark Qualifications’ nationally recognised property qualifications.

ROGER BLACK

Olympian Roger Black MBE was on hand and on stage to share lessons learned throughout his incredible career while Phil Spencer, TV property guru and founder of Move IQ, presented the awards.

Spencer also shone a spotlight on all the finalists in this year’s Awards by commending the standards they were setting for the industry and the impact their professionalism has on consumers.

Mike Smith, Head of Propertymark Qualifications, says: “Congratulations to all our winners and finalists.

“With many agents and learners now becoming qualified, being highlighted as the best in their field is not only a personal accolade but a testament of their professionalism to those they work with and their clients.”

HIGHER STANDARDS

“Using the qualifications to then join Propertymark as a member is an even greater way to demonstrate and promote higher standards within the industry.”

And he adds: “We are proud to have been able to showcase such outstanding achievement and determination to succeed in our annual celebration of achievement and professional development.

“It has been exciting this year to include many more agencies investing in qualifications and professional development in the hotly contested new categories for property agencies.”

Since last year’s awards ceremony some 1400 certificates have been awarded; over 400 apprenticeship assessments have been undertaken and there have been over 6000 remote exams since they were introduced in February this year.

Propertymark Qualifications’ brand-new Level 4 Qualification, the Certificate in Property Agency Management – a cross discipline, pan-UK qualification, has had over 475 registrations since also being launched in February 2023 with the first exams having been taken in September.

AWARDS WINNERS

Academic Excellence: Lettings: Kristina Ferguson

Academic Excellence: Sales: Ceri Fitzpatrick

Academic Excellence: Auctioneering: Ryan Empringham

Academic Excellence: Level 4: Louisa Herrero

Apprentice of the Year: Aaron Ayshford

Learner of the Year: David Morgan

Rising Star: Jake Jackson

Inspirational Individual of the Year: Harjinder Singh

Professional Standards Agency of the Year: Miles & Barr Lettings (Small Business) and Stirling Ackroyd Group (Large Business)

Highly Commended: Ben Jacobs