We were very proud to see two of our team shortlisted for this year's ARL Awards, run by the Association for Rental Living. Esme Webb, Director of hereSAY, was shortlisted for Rising Star, and our founder and CEO, Debra Yudolph, for Lifetime Achievement.
At the ARL's annual conference on 10 November, both were announced as winners.
It's not often a business is recognised at both ends of a career in the same year, and it's a moment we'll remember. Rising Star celebrates people who are already making a difference early on. Lifetime Achievement recognises those whose work has shaped Rental Living over many years. Seeing both go to SAY is a real testament to the people behind our work.
Debra started out as a trainee property manager and has spent more than 25 years championing residential operations, genuinely helping to shape the sector into what it is today.
Esme leads hereSAY, helping operators see the sales and leasing journey through their residents' eyes. Her work includes our Lead to Lease benchmark, now in its fifth edition.
Congratulations to Esme and Debra, and to every finalist and winner on the night. Thank you to the ARL and RentGuarantor for bringing the sector together in the ARL's tenth anniversary year. Evenings like this are a great reminder of how much talent there is across Rental Living, and we're looking forward to seeing what the next ten years bring.