More than 300 EVES salespeople, property managers, and support staff from across the Bay of Plenty came together at Mercury Baypark in Mount Maunganui for an evening of celebration and recognition at the 2024/25 EVES Annual Awards.

 

Hosted by comedian and TV personality Eli Matthewson, the night shone a spotlight on the individuals and teams who truly live the EVES values - delivering results, building relationships, and supporting one another every day.

 

Heath Young, Chief Executive Officer, says the event is a powerful reminder of the depth of talent across the business.

“The EVES Awards are about more than just numbers – they celebrate the drive, care, and professionalism that define our culture. I’m incredibly proud of the individuals and teams recognised this year. Their commitment to excellence is what sets EVES apart in a competitive market.”

 

Top honours

The standout of the night was undoubtedly Charlotte Gardner of EVES Papamoa, who took home an incredible five awards - a reflection of her drive, focus, and all-round excellence:

  • Salesperson of the Year
  • Top VMI Generated Award
  • Top Auction Achiever
  • Golden Hammer Supreme Auction Excellence
  • Greatest Number of Deals Settled

The Individual Salesperson of the Year went to Dirk Merwe of EVES Mount Maunganui, while Property Manager of the Year went to Katy Laidlaw of EVES Pāpāmoa/Mount.

The Top Office of the Year was awarded to EVES The Lakes - a reflection of their high performing team with a commitment to care and results.

 

Recognising growing success

  • Rookie of the Year: Lacy Hawke (EVES The Lakes)
  • Greatest Growth Year-on-Year: Chris Royal (EVES Cherrywood)
  • Office Growth of the Year: EVES Cherrywood

Marketing and Culture

The Marketing Campaign of the Year was awarded to Katie Burke & Jon Parrington (EVES Mount and EVES The Lakes) for their campaign for 10 Church Road, Maketu. A fabulous example of emotive storytelling in property marketing.

The EVES Exceptional Community Spirit Award went to Gary Singh (EVES Rotorua), while the EVES Exceptional Every Day Award went to Karen Worley. These awards recognise both winners for their commitment and embodiment of the EVES values.

 

Support Staff Excellence

These awards celebrate the professionalism, service and relationships that define our support team, who keep things running smoothly and make a huge difference every day.

  • Sales Administrator of the Year: Catherine Quarterman (EVES Papamoa)
  • Property Management Administrator of the Year: Stevie Hukatai (EVES Papamoa)
  • Personal Assistant of the Year: Vicki Whitly (EVES The Lakes)
  • Property Manager Excellence Award: Anne Moffatt  (EVES Tauranga)
  • Realty Services Excellence: Mary Derksen (Finance)

EVES extended its congratulations to all 2024/25 award recipients, while also acknowledging the collective effort and commitment shown across the business over the past year.

Looking ahead, the company’s strong culture and high-performing teams are expected to continue driving standout results for clients and communities alike.