Relocation Agent Network has named the sector’s top agent and best newcomer for 2017 at its national conference.

The network awarded east midlands-based Pygott & Crone the coveted best agent prize, while Birmingham-based Ferndown Estates was named newcomer of the year.

Meanwhile, Liam Stanbridge of Horsham-based Brock Taylor won employee of the year.

The event was held last Friday at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel in London and included presentations, ‘speed sharing’ round tables and a black tie dinner hosted by comedian and television presenter Sue Perkins.

Richard Tucker. managing director of Relocation Agent Network, said: “Our 2017 national conference and exhibition provided members with the opportunity to learn from expert keynote speakers and each other.

“It really is a must-attend event for our members, and this year was no exception.

“Congratulations to all of this year’s winners.”

Full list of winners:

1. Employee of the Year: Liam Stanbridge (Brock Taylor)

2. Newcomer of the Year: Ferndown Estates

3. Best Agent Regional Award:

–  Central: Richard James

– Cheshire & North Wales: Barbers

– East Anglia & Essex: Thomas Morris

– East Midlands: Pygott & Crone

– Greater London: Gibbs Gillespie

– North East: J W Wood

– North West: Petty

– Scotland: Maloco

– South: White & Guard

– South East: Miles & Barr

– South Wales: Dawsons

– South West: Webbers

– Thames Valley: Homes

– West: Heritage

– West Midlands: Hunters

– Yorkshire: Clubleys

4. Customer Relocation Award:

– Category A: Pygott & Crone

– Category B: Webbers

– Category C: Thomas Morris

– Category D: Gibbs Gillespie

– Category E: Richard James

– Category F: Victorstone

– Category G: Graham Butt

– Category H: Sparks Ellison

– Category I: Horizon

5. Agent of the Year 2017: Pygott & Crone