Post-nominals are a respected hallmark of professional recognition across fields such as law, medicine, accounting, and engineering. They provide a simple yet powerful way to signal credibility, expertise, and trustworthiness. For the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) members, the entitlement to post-nominals similarly strengthens their professional identity, raising awareness of the high standards they achieve.

By using post-nominals, individual professional members are able to AVAA demonstrate to clients, colleagues, and the wider community that they meet nationally recognised benchmarks of skill, integrity, and professionalism. This visible marker makes it easier for businesses, government, and the public to identify trusted professionals who operate under the AVAA Code of Ethics, governance, and professional standards.

Two distinct designations have been created for AVAA Certified Auctioneer members and for AVAA Certified Valuer members. Where a member is accredited in both disciplines, they may proudly use both post-nominals.

• CAAu – AVAA Certified Auctioneer Member (e.g. Jane Smith CAAu)
• CVAu – AVAA Certified Valuer Members (e.g. Jane Smith CVAu)

These identifiers align AVAA with the best practices of leading professional bodies, ensuring our members are recognised alongside peers in other established industries.  For advice on the use of post nominals, download the following document.

• )AVAA Member Guide 3 – CAAu & CVAU Post nominal use [PDF]

Members are encouraged to display their post-nominals across professional platforms, including business cards, email signatures, websites, social media, reports, and formal communications. Consistent use not only reinforces individual standing but also contributes to the visibility of AVAA as the peak national body representing auctioneers and valuers.  The following guidelines will assist members.

The benefits of adopting post-nominals extend well beyond the individual. They strengthen credibility, enhance professional reputation, and provide a clear point of difference in the marketplace. Clients engaging with an AVAA member gain assurance that they are working with a professional who has met rigorous entry requirements and meets the requirements of the AVAA Professional Standards. For members, post-nominals are a visible acknowledgment of their expertise, a distinction that sets them apart and demonstrates a continued commitment to excellence.

The AVAA post-nominals stand as a respected shorthand for quality, knowledge, and ethical practice in auctioneering and valuation.  For every member entitled to use them, they are a public symbol of professionalism, a mark of trust, and a proud expression of belonging to Australia’s national body for auctioneers and valuers.

If you’re not currently a certified auctioneer or valuer, apply today for the CAAu or CVAu credential and take the next step in your professional career.

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Interested In Finding Out More?

For further information on the use of AVAA post nominals, please 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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