The India Australia Business & Community Awards 2017 THE India Australia Business & Community Awards (IABCA) 2017 annual awards gala was hosted by Annastacia Palaszczuk MP, Premier of Queensland, on Friday 13 October at Brisbane City Hall. His Excellency, Dr. A.M. Gondane, High Commissioner of India in Australia, and Her Excellency, Ms Harinder Sidhu, High Commissioner of Australia in India, Lord Mayor Graham quirk along with other dignitaries and community leader attended the grand gala event. The fantastic night featured fine dining, unique entertainment, and celebration of outstanding business and community achievements. Kutle Khan project as part of confluence won everyone’s heart, the highly talented Rajasthani troupe, had everyone dancing to the vibrant music. IABCA celebrates migrant entrepreneurship, community leadership and the exceptional contributions of businesses and individuals to the Australia–India space. It raises awareness of Indians in Australia and Australians in India, in a way that further encourages the rapidly developing relationship between the two countries. The winners of 2017 IABCA are as follows:
• Young Professional of the Year 2017 - Mandeep Sodhi, HashChing • Young Community Achiever of the Year 2017 - Jennifer Star, Tara.Ed • Community Services Excellence Award 2017 - Eye Play Sport • Spirit of Sport Award 2017 - Molina Asthana, Multicultural Women in Sport • Businesswoman of the Year 2017 - Celina Lazarus, First Crop Coffee and Maillard Atelier • Business Leader of the Year (Male) 2017 Charlton D’Silva, Publisher’s Internationalé • Business Leader of the Year (Female) 2017 - Dr Dimity Dornan AO, Hear and Say • Travel Agency / Tour Operator of the Year 2017 - TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS - Australia • Indian Restaurant of the Year 2017 - Roshni Indian Restaurant • Australian Exporter of the Year 2017 Novotech CRO • Indian Investment in the Australian Market - Riverina Oils & Bio Energy Pty Ltd • Small Business of the Year 2017 - KOCO • SME of the Year 2017 - iOmniscient Pty Ltd • Indian Australian Ambassador of the Year 2017 - Neville Roach AO
Red Carpet Functions Creates History: Red Carpet Multicultural Fashion Show 2017
By John Hui
Grow Bold for your chance to win this BOLDvember FEROS Care’s BOLDvember is about to make waves, returning for a third year to showcase Australians of all ages living bold lives. The social media campaign will run throughout November, encouraging people from all walks of life to submit entries of them living boldly and smashing negative stereotypes, regardless of their age or ability. With a $2,000 cash prize up for grabs, this year Feros Care will be looking for an entry that tops last year’s winner – a photo of 92year old adrenaline junkie, Audrey Kuchel, taken on a zip line adventure in Fiji. Feros Care CEO, Jenenne Buckley said the much-anticipated BOLDvember campaign showed there are no limitations when it comes to showing your bold, and they look forward to seeing more people living their best life in 2017. “BOLDvember is always a highlight on our calendar, and one of the ways we celebrate people of all ages and abilities living life in spectacular style,” said Ms Buckley. “How old or able you are doesn’t stop you from having fun and it is great to see so many people challenging the negative stereotypes that exist within our communities,” she said. “Last year we saw everything from an 82year old ironman to naked cyclists, boxing
THREE years in a row, the multicultural fashion show of Red Carpet Functions continues to bring different communities together and celebrate cultural diversity in Brisbane. The Founders of Red Carpet Functions Reena Augustine, Alex Ieong & Walter Choo aim to eliminate barriers among diverse groups by organising events that promote multiculturalism as well as inclusivity. They also promote inclusivity, and believe everyone deserves a chance to showcase their talent. For this year, the show had attracted more than 300 audiences and 200 participants including models, artists and designers from diverse cultural background to showcase their art works and bring business influences at the Princess Theatre of Brisbane. While “Flight” was the theme of the night, the show brought their audiences aboard to travel around the world and presented the show along their way through different countries and continent. The fashion parade was delivered with a wide range of performances ranging from Handpan and drumming performances to Vietnamese and Bollywood dancing. It was also very honoured to have Mr. Duncan Pegg MP, Chairman of Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee, Mr. Steve Biddle, regional director of Queensland, Mr. Anthony Shorten, LNP Candidate for Toohey, Mrs. Pravinta SinghPillay, Principal Lawyer of Cornerstone Law Office, Lewis Lee OAM as well as Surendra Prasad OAM in the guest speakers line up of the night. “It was truly amazing to participate in event like this, seeing some of Brisbane’s best art and artists all in one room and empowering each other with nothing but love
and support…… while hearing some of the stories and what has inspired such individuals to do what they do and the sentimental value it holds to them is incredible for me.” Said Patrick Junior Oryem, fashion designer of Malaika Boutique Brisbane. “As we can see, Brisbane is now booming into the new world city, so Red Carpet is a platform where every talent can showcase their art, like music, design and every industry you can think of.” Said Reena Augustine, founder of Red Carpet Functions who was wearing the dazzling jewels from Starfire Diamond Jewels designed Shweta Starfire who owns local jewellery store in Brisbane. Ms Augustine was awarded the Community Dedication Award of Brisbane Women in Business Awards for her work establishing Red Carpet Functions in 2015, aside from being one of the baton bearers for the Queens Barton Relay for Commonwealth games 2018, she is also a scholarship awardee for The Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholar and Mentoring Scheme 2017. The fashion shows have become a platform to unite cultures, raise cultural awareness and celebrate the diversity of Queensland’s many ethnicities. If you would like to have more information log on to www.redcarpetfunctions.com.au or you can email on redcarpetfunctions@gmail.com.
grannies and skydivers, showcasing our most fun and vibrant members of the community that are larger than life.” Feros Care encourages everyone to get involved in BOLDvember 2017 by simply snapping a selfie or photo ‘Growing Bold’ and submitting the entry to the Feros Care Facebook page. Entries are open to people of all ages and close on 30 November, 2017. Visit www.feroscare.com.au/boldvember for more information and competition terms and conditions.
16 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, November, 2017
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