Real Estate
3 November, 2024
New director
EDGE Hill real estate agent Nadine Edwards has been elected to the board of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland as a female regional director.
In accordance with the institute’s constitution and by-laws, the positions were contested by a vote of the membership, resulting in Ms Edwards, as well as Daniel Burrett, being elected to the REIQ board for a three-year term.
REIQ chairman Peter Brewer congratulated Mr Burrett and Ms Edwards on their successful campaigns amid a high number of qualified candidates vying for the roles.
“I want to acknowledge the particular honour it is to have secured these positions in a year where the number and quality of candidates was exceptional,” he said.
“Daniel and Nadine are both highly ambitious and accomplished regional community leaders, from Toowoomba and Cairns respectively, and possess business acumen, sound strategic thinking, and a steadfast commitment to professional standards.
“Their considerable knowledge and experience will be of great benefit to the REIQ board and I look forward to the vision and enthusiasm they will bring.”
REIQ chief executive officer Antonia Mercorella highlighted the benefits of, not only a refreshed board, but also a diverse one.
“Our constitution has preserved positions for regional directors, female directors and an under 35-year-old director, as well as non-member directors, who possess complementary specific skills and knowledge,” she said.
“This composition ensures the perspectives around the table reflect the full breadth of our membership and the real estate business community, and we are well equipped to meet our strategic objectives.”
Ms Edwards said she was “grateful to those who supported and endorsed my nomination”.
“I consider this position as an honour and a privilege, and I intend to bring the same passion I have for real estate to this role,” she said.
“I am humbled and grateful for the support that has been shown to me through the nomination and voting process.
“I am a little passionate about the work I do and the industry I work within. I am proud and excited to be able to participate and give back to my industry.”
Ms Edwards has been a director of LJ Hooker Cairns Edge Hill for 20 years. She holds a law and accountancy degree. She is also a member of the CQU region engagement committee and is a director of Cairns Bank.
The REIQ has also awarded Christine Taylor of Taylor Jones Property, Karl Latham of Twomey Schriber Property Group and John Ryland of Professionals Cairns South with an REIQ fellowship to honour their exceptional commitment to their craft.
