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2025 Gala
Awards Dinner
Thursday 21st August
Crown Palladium Melbourne 5.30 pm onwards
Black Tie
We are thrilled to hold our 4th LFRA Gala Awards Night.
For enquiries please contact Michelle Wong at mwong@lfra.com.au.
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An Evening to Recognise Excellence within the LFRA
The Gala Awards dinner is a celebration of the Large Format Retail Association and in particular the members who contribute to the success of the Large Format Retail sector year after year.
This will include celebrating what has been achieved since the LFRA was founded, current achievements and the future of our Association by fostering the education and growth of the young Large Format Retail members.
It will give our members both companies and individuals the acknowledgement they deserve as leaders, within not only the Large Format Retail sector, but also the overall Australian Retail landscape.
The evening will be filled with entertainment including comedian Peter Helliar; Baker Boys Band & DJ, Katie Weston. Once again we will hold an online auction with many great prizes!
2025
AWARDS
- Agent of the Year - Individual
- Centre of the Year - Company
- Development of the Year – Company
- Associate Member of the Year – Company
- Best Sustainability Initiative – Company
- Best Application of an Innovation – Company
- Marketing Campaign of the Year - Retailer
- Marketing Campaign of the Year – Associate Member
- Retailer of the Year - Company
- Warwick Shedden Memorial Trophy - Individual
Categories & Criteria
Agent of the Year - Individual
Eligibility
This award is for an agent that works externally to the Owner of the Property/s.
All employees and owners of agencies that are members of the LFRA and who work wholly or predominantly in sales and/or leasing of Large Format Retail assets.
Previous finalists and winner of this award are eligible.
Voting Process
- LFRA Agencies will be asked to provide the name(s) of the nominees that are eligible for this award by Wednesday 25th June.
- Nominees will be included in the voting system.
- Voting Opens on Thursday 26th June and each LFRA membership will be provided with 1 vote.
- Each member will be asked to provide their top 5 preferences from 1 – 5 with 1 being their highest vote.
- Voting closes on Monday 28th July.
- Finalists will be notified on Tuesday 29th July. A bio & head and shoulders photo will be requested.
Judging Criteria / Consideration
Members when casting their vote are asked to consider the following:
- Motivation to exceed client and business expectations;
- Demonstrated commitment to high quality customer service;
- Overall contribution to the Large Format Retail real estate profession; and
- Upholding of best practice standards of the Large Format Retail sector
Centre of the Year - Company
Eligibility
Large Format Retail centres either owned and/or managed by a member or members of the LFRA that have a gross lettable area of greater than 5,000 square metres.
Process
- Applicants will be required to provide a written submission and/or a PowerPoint presentation addressing the key judging criteria.
- A short list will be decided, and finalists will be notified on Tuesday 29th July.
- A winner will be recommended by the Judging Panel to the LFRA Board for ratification.
- Any Board member that represents or owns a company where there is a finalist or the recommended winner will abstain from the ratification process.
Judging Criteria / Consideration
- Presentation of the centre
- Tenancy mix
- Marketing of the centre
- Environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives by the owner and/or managing agent
- Operational excellence
Submission Requirements
- As a guide a submission may include 300 – 500 words and/or a PowerPoint presentation that addresses each of the 5 judging criteria.
- A submission must include 4 – 6 high resolution supporting images including the lead company representative to the LFRA.
- A submission may also include an accompanying video.
- Submissions will be accepted no later than Friday 18th July. Please email to pkelly@lfra.com.au.
Development of the Year - Company
Eligibility
LFRA members that are Large Format Retail or Associate members and have been responsible for a development of a Large Format Retail Centre that has a gross lettable area of 5,000 square metres.
Developments considered for this award should have been completed within the past 2 years and include extensive refurbishments, expansions of existing Large Format Retail centres and new Large Format Retail centres.
Previous finalists and winner of this award are eligible.
Process
- Applicants will be required to provide a written submission and/or a PowerPoint presentation addressing the key judging criteria.
- A short list will be decided, and the finalists will be notified on Tuesday 29th July.
- A winner will be recommended to the LFRA Board for ratification.
- Any Board member that represents or owns or has an interest in a company where they are a finalist or the recommended winner will abstain from the ratification process.
Judging Criteria / Consideration
- Innovation in design and development vision;
- Sustainability initiatives included in development;
- Optimum and appropriate utilisation of the site; and
- Longevity of the building.
Submission Requirements
- As a guide a submission may include 300 – 500 words and/or a PowerPoint presentation that addresses each of the 4 judging criteria.
- A submission must include 4 – 6 high resolution supporting images including the lead company representative to the LFRA.
- A submission may also include an accompanying video.
- Submissions will be accepted no later than Friday 18th July. Please email to pkelly@lfra.com.au.
Associate Member of the Year
Eligibility
LFRA Associate members, other that real estate agencies, that provide a service to the Large Format Retail sector.
Previous finalists and winner of this award are eligible.
Process
- Applications sought from LFRA members, other than real estate agencies, that provide a service to the Large Format Retail sector.
- Applicants will be required to provide a written submission and/or a PowerPoint presentation addressing the key judging criteria.
- A short list will be decided, and finalists will be notified on Tuesday 29th July.
- A winner will be recommended by the Judging Panel to the LFRA Board for ratification.
Judging Criteria / Consideration
- Motivation to exceed client and business expectations;
- Demonstrated commitment to high quality customer service;
- Overall contribution to the Large Format Retail sector.
- Upholding of best practice standards of the Large Format Retail sector; and
- Corporate social responsibility.
Submission Requirements
- As a guide a submission may include 300 – 500 words and/or a PowerPoint presentation that addresses each of the 4 judging criteria.
- A submission must include 4 – 6 high resolution supporting images including the lead company representative to the LFRA.
- A submission may also include an accompanying video.
- Submissions will be accepted no later than Friday 18th July. Please email to pkelly@lfra.com.au.
Best Sustainability Initiative - Company
Eligibility
LFRA Retail and Associate member organisations.
Previous finalists and winner of this award are eligible.
Process
- Applications sought from members that have introduced a sustainability initiative in the Large Format Retail sector.
- Applicants will be required to provide a written submission and/or a PowerPoint presentation addressing the key judging criteria/considerations.
- A short list will be decided upon and the finalists will be notified on Tuesday 29th July.
- A winner will be recommended by the Judging Panel to the LFRA Board for ratification.
- Any Board member that represents or owns a company where there is a finalist or the recommended winner will abstain from the ratification process.
Judging Criteria / Consideration
- Implementation in the Large Format Retail sector of Environmental, Social and Governance initiative/s (ESG) that are also economically advantageous.
Submission Requirements
- No greater than 2,000 words and/or a PowerPoint presentation that addresses the judging criteria. The entry should explain the ways in which the initiative demonstrates how it has met key eco-efficiency targets that include superior performance in any or all of the following categories:
- Energy/greenhouse;
- Waste;
- Water; and
- Indoor environmental quality.
- A submission must include 4 – 6 high resolution supporting images including the lead company representative to the LFRA.
- A submission may also include an accompanying video.
- Submissions will be accepted no later than Friday 18th July. Please email to pkelly@lfra.com.au.
Best Application of an Innovation - Company
Eligibility
LFRA retail and Associate member organisations.
Previous finalists and winner of this award are eligible.
Process
- Applications sought from members that have introduced an innovation in the Large Format Retail sector.
- Applicants will be required to provide a written submission and/or a PowerPoint presentation addressing the key judging criteria.
- A short list will be decided, and finalists will be notified on Tuesday 29th July.
- A winner will be recommended by the Judging Panel to the LFRA Board for ratification.
- Any Board member that represents or owns a company where there is a finalist or the recommended winner will abstain from the ratification process.
Judging Criteria / Consideration
- Description of the application of the innovation in the Large Format Retail sector.
- Demonstrated tangible benefits such as a return on investment, operational benefits, customer experience enhancement and customer engagement.
Submission Requirements
- As a guide a submission may include 300 – 500 words and/or a PowerPoint presentation that addresses each of the judging criteria.
- A submission must include 4 – 6 high resolution supporting images including the lead company representative to the LFRA.
- A submission may also include an accompanying video.
- Submissions will be accepted no later than Friday 18th July. Please email to pkelly@lfra.com.au.
Marketing Campaign of the Year - Retailer
Eligibility
All LFRA Retail Members.
Previous finalists and winner of this award are eligible.
Process
- Applications sought from LFRA retail members who have conducted a strategic marketing campaign in the Large Format Retail setor.
- Applicants will be required to provide a written submission and/or a PowerPoint presentation addressing the key judging criteria.
- A short list will be decided, and finalists will be notified on Tuesday 29th July.
- A winner will be recommended by the Judging Panel to the LFRA Board for ratification.
- Any Board member that represents or owns a company where there is a finalist or the recommended winner will abstain from the ratification process.
Judging Criteria / Consideration
- Innovation of marketing campaign;
- Return on investment;
- Customer engagement; and
- Customer experience
Submission Requirements
- No greater than 300 – 500 words and/or a PowerPoint presentation that addresses each of the 4 judging criteria.
- A submission must include 4 – 6 high resolution supporting images including the lead company representative to the LFRA.
- A submission may also include an accompanying video.
- Submissions will be accepted no later than Friday 18th July. Please email to pkelly@lfra.com.au.
Marketing Campaign of the Year – Associate Member
Eligibility
All LFRA Associate Members.
Previous finalists and winner of this award are eligible.
Process
- Applications sought from LFRA Retail members who have conducted a strategic marketing campaign in the Large Format Retail sector.
- Applicants will be required to provide a written submission and/or a PowerPoint presentation addressing the key judging criteria.
- A short list will be decided, and finalists will be notified on Tuesday 29th July.
- A winner will be recommended by the Judging Panel to the LFRA Board for ratification.
- Any Board member that represents or owns a company where there is a finalist or the recommended winner will abstain from the ratification process.
Judging Criteria / Consideration
- Innovation of marketing campaign;
- Return on investment;
- Customer engagement; and
- Customer experience
Submission Requirements
- As a guide 300 – 500 words and/or a PowerPoint presentationthat addresses each of the 4 judging criteria.
- A submission must include 4 – 6 high resolution supporting images including the lead company representative to the LFRA.
- A submission may also include an accompanying video.
- Submissions will be accepted no later than Friday 18th July. Please email to pkelly@lfra.com.au.
Retailer of the Year
Eligibility
All LFRA Retail Members.
Previous finalists and winner of this award are eligible.
Process
- Applicants will be required to provide a written submission and/or a PowerPoint presentation addressing the key judging criteria.
- A short list will be decided upon and the finalists will be notified on Tuesday 29th July.
- A winner will be recommended by the Judging Panel to the LFRA Board for ratification.
- Any Board member that represents or owns a company where there is a finalist or the recommended winner will abstain from the ratification process.
Judging Criteria / Consideration
- Innovation in the Large Format Retail sector;
- Increased market share;
- Corporate social responsibility; and
- Customer engagement.
Submission Requirements
- As a guide 300 – 500 words and/or a PowerPoint presentation that addresses each of the 4 judging criteria.
- A submission must include 4 – 6 high resolution supporting images including the lead company representative to the LFRA.
- A submission may also include an accompanying video.
- Submissions will be accepted no later than Friday 18th July. Please email to pkelly@lfra.com.au.
Warwick Shedden Memorial Award –
Eligibility
All LFRA members, Individual or Company
Process
Decided by the LFRA Board
Individual or Company
Judging Criteria / Consideration
In 2002, the Bulky Goods Retailers Association, now the Large Format Retail Association, introduced the Warwick Shedden Award; an honour in memory of Warwck Shedden, Founding President of the Association and Managing Director of OZ Design Furniture. The Award may be bestowed annually by the Board of Directors of the Large Format Retail Association on an individual or organisation, who has contributed over a significant period of time to the goals and ideals of the Large Format Retail Association and the betterment of the Australian Large Format Retail industry.
Timeline
June 17th 2025
July 21st 2025
July 28th 2025
July 29th 2025
August 21st 2025
Applications Open
Applications Close
Judging Period
Announce Finalists
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Submit Your Application
Please email your application to pkelly@lfra.com.au
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The 2025 Judging Panel
LFRA 2025 Online Auction
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