The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) has announced the admission of three new AVAA Fellows, recognising individuals whose careers have demonstrated sustained professionalism, leadership, ethical practice, and long standing contribution to Australia’s valuation and auction sectors. Fellowship represents one of the highest forms of professional recognition conferred by the Association.
The AVAA Fellow designation acknowledges experienced professionals who have made substantial contributions not only through their own professional practice, but also through leadership, industry participation, mentoring, advocacy, education, and support for the advancement of professional standards. It reflects a level of standing earned through reputation, experience, and commitment over many years.
The introduction of AVAA Fellowship forms part of the Association’s broader commitment to strengthening professional recognition within the auction and valuation sectors. By formally recognising senior practitioners who have demonstrated leadership and sustained professional contribution, AVAA continues to reinforce the importance of high professional standards, accountability, and public confidence.
Jane Raffan FCVAu
Jane Raffan FCVAu has worked across Australia’s art sector for more than three decades, including senior roles with the Art Gallery of New South Wales, national and international auction houses, and since 2009, as principal of her consultancy, ArtiFacts Art Services. She has specialised in fine art valuation, advisory and collection management services for government bodies, museums and private clients. Jane’s contribution to the valuation sector includes serving on the AVAA Board since 2014 and as AVAA National Vice President 2016 to 2023.
John Leeson FCVAu
John Leeson FCVAu has over 35 years of valuation expertise, specialising in machinery, vehicles, livestock and plant and equipment. He served on the AVAA Board from 2017, including the past four years as AVAA National Treasurer. His contribution to the valuation sector includes driving professional development initiatives, mentoring upcoming valuers, influencing professional standards, and helping shape AVAA’s industry leadership.
Steve Wall FCVAu
Steve Wall FCVAu has worked across Australia’s valuation, auction and asset advisory sectors for more than three decades, holding senior leadership roles with major national and international organisations with a focus on industrial, mining, infrastructure and transport asset valuation. He’s made a major contribution to the development of international standards for valuation.
As Australia’s national professional body representing auctioneers and valuers across multiple specialist sectors, AVAA continues to strengthen professional pathways through recognised credentials, professional standards, continuing professional development, advocacy, and industry leadership. Fellowship provides an additional level of recognition for individuals who have demonstrated distinguished professional standing within the sector.
The admission of new AVAA Fellows reflects the continuing maturation of Australia’s valuation and auction professions and the increasing importance of recognised professional frameworks. Through initiatives such as Fellowship, AVAA continues to position the sector around professionalism, credibility, consumer confidence, and nationally recognised professional leadership.
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Interested In Finding Out More?
If you’re interested in applying to become an AVAA Fellows, send an email to membership@avaa.com.au or telephone 1300 928 165. You can also stay up to date by following AVAA on LinkedIn, X/Twitter and Facebook.
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