Smarter Communities is proud to announce that its team, as a whole, and some individual members, were named finalists in the 2020-2021 Strata Community Australasian Awards.

Smarter Communities is a property and strata title management company that has been in operation since 1978. Its core mandate is to provide seamless strata management services to its clients. Smarter Communities has grown over the years and now has five brands under its umbrella. The award-winning teams and individuals all represent different brands, thus cementing the combined excellence of the company as a whole.

The Strata Community Australasian Awards was established to recognise and reward those who significantly contribute to the strata industry and community. The awards are meant to highlight initiatives whose innovation stands out and celebrate the biggest successes recorded by its members.

Therefore, the fact that our team was selected as finalists is, first and foremost, a great honour. Additionally, it is an acknowledgement of our emphasis on professionalism, ethical behaviour and best practices. It also demonstrates Smarter Communities’ considerable leadership within the strata industry.

The three finalists are:

Adelaide Strata & Community Management (ASCM)- Medium Strata Business.

Rikki Slaughter, Ernst Body Corporate Management- Strata Community Manager.

Jevon Taane, Ernst Body Corporate Management- Support Team Member.

Adelaide Strata & Community Management- ASCM is a medium-sized strata community management business that opened its doors in 1992. So, for almost 30 years, ASCM has been offering strata management services to small residential buildings and large commercial mixed-use properties alike. These diverse opportunities have enabled the company to amass a wealth of valuable experience, which it offers to every new customer. Moreover, ASCM’s size allows it to deliver more personalised services to the communities under its purview.

ASCM has a well-earned reputation of formulating ideal strategies for its owners’ corporations then putting them in place for their benefit. Such innovation has allowed the company to establish lasting client relationships and higher performing communities. These achievements have not gone unnoticed; in 2020, ASCM was also awarded Strata Community Australia’s Medium Strata Business of the Year Award. Therefore, perhaps this year’s nomination is simply an indication of continued excellence.

Ernst Body Corporate Management was established in 1979. Since then, it has become a powerhouse company with clear, concise procedures, solid teams and structures that impress and inspire. Ernst boats a diverse management portfolio consisting of resorts, hotels, smaller residential properties, townhouses, villa complexes and even high-rise residential and commercial buildings. The team members at Ernst bring a lot to the table with loads of industry experience, drive to enhance customer experiences and amiable personalities. It is no wonder that our individual finalists are all based in Ernst.

Strata Community Manager Rikki Slaughter embodies the ideal Committee manager and leader who goes above and beyond when providing body corporate management services. She is a multi-faceted professional who boasts an in-depth understanding of strata legislation and has exceptional people skills. These characteristics have earned her a reputation as a distinguished member of the strata industry who is highly regarded.

Support Team Member Jevon Taane primarily serves as a Technical Training Manager, a newly created role that seemed to fit right in with his personal and professional abilities. Since then, Jevon has been instrumental in implementing some major improvements that significantly impacted Ernst’s operations. What’s more, Jevon can also be credited with being a prominent driver in developing Queensland’s robust and cohesive team of strata professionals.

If these awards are anything to go by, then it is safe to say that the team at Smarter Communities is on the right track towards being an example of excellence within the strata industry.