Its two principals Marnie Beauchamp and Mira Edwards were encouraged to line up again after entering the awards in 2014 and winning its category for most outstanding real estate agency.

"So we have won that award two years in a row now," Ms Beauchamp said.

"And we were absolutely honoured to win the Business of the Year Award. This award is a direct result of us having a supportive and customer-focused team who always provide exceptional service and we pride ourselves on the testimonials we receive from our clients after we achieve outstanding results for them. My team and I were ecstatic to win both these awards as it proved to us that what we do and why we do it is worth every minute."

The business, established by Ms Beauchamp in 2000, became a McGrath franchise in 2012.

It now has 15 people spread across the two offices in Kiama and Berry.

"Mira Edwards joined the company in 2014 with the establishment of our Berry office.

"Our business is growing strongly and we opened our Berry office in September 2014 to allow us to better service the Berry and South Coast region and enable us to extend the McGrath service and exceptional customer experience to the rural and lifestyle properties.

"I believe that we were recognised due to the commitment and focus on our clients. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, integrity, presentation, overall customer experience and our passion in achieving the absolute best result for our clients.

"We are continually growing and evolving our business with emphasis on training and staff recruitment. We would like to continue to grow our market share and the McGrath brand in the Kiama, Berry and South Coast regions."

Ms Beauchamp said she was "forever grateful" to the clients and colleagues who had supported the business over the years and recommended it to their family, friends and business acquaintances.

"Most of all we want to thank our team who strive for perfection every day and who maintain our high standards and integrity. Their ethics match our own and we know that they are a true representation of our brand.

"We are appreciative and thankful to the Illawarra business awards organisers and all of the major sponsors."