Seasoned agent Fiona Hatfield and relative newcomer Rachael Correia were the big winners as Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty held its annual awards breakfast.

The event recognised outstanding achievements by the company's agents for the 2022 fiscal year.

Ms Hatfield, who has 37 years of experience, emerged as the top agent with the highest gross commission income.

Ms Correia, who joined the company in 2019, celebrated her first-time win as the leading commercial agent by GCI.

Susan Thompson, agency manager, presented several prestigious awards from Coldwell Banker Corporate.

Recipients of the International President's Circle award, reserved for the top 5 per cent of Coldwell Banker agents worldwide, were Ms Hatfield, Adam Birch, Angela Hanwell, Brian Madeiros and Rochelle Swan.

Recipients of the International Diamond Society award, an accolade granted to the top 10 per cent of Coldwell Banker agents worldwide, were Karen Brine, Ms Correia, Jack Kripl, Angie Lodge and Graham Smith.

The recipient of the International Sterling Society award, reserved for the top 16 per cent of Coldwell Banker agents worldwide, was Tab Froud.

Ms Thompson said: "It was truly exciting to witness 85 per cent of our full-time agents being honoured with awards, and we are particularly proud to acknowledge these two outstanding women who have claimed the top awards in their categories!"

Brian Madeiros, the president and chief executive, said: "We are thrilled to witness the tangible impact of our comprehensive training programme provided by our in-house educational curriculum, sales support, marketing team, and tools provided by both our local company and Coldwell Banker Corporate.

“Our clients, customers, agents and company have all greatly benefited from these resources. We take immense pride in our stellar reputation and will continue to focus our collective efforts to show up as the preferred choice for real-estate services in our community. Each successful sale and rental is a privilege for us."