GALA CEREMONY
First Nations
Acknowledgement of Country
City of Moreton Bay acknowledges the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples as the traditional custodians of Moreton Bay. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present. We recognise that Moreton Bay is a place of cultural, spiritual, social and economic significance to Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples. A connection that is enduring.
I am proud to welcome you to the 2024 Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards!
Now in its seventh year, this has become one of my favourite events of the year for the chance to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Moreton Bay’s business leadership.
Tonight, we will celebrate 15 winners, 70 finalists, and 172 nominees who represent a remarkable and deserving selection of the 31,000 Moreton Bay businesses. Tonight, these businesses and individuals will be rewarded for commitment and excellence in important fields like accessibility, inclusivity, corporate social responsibility, customer service, sustainability, innovation, and excellence in key sectors of our economy.
This awards gala also offers us the chance to take stock of the success, growth, and aspirations of business and industry in Moreton
Bay which I am proud to say is the envy of many Australian cities.
Whether you’re attending this event as a finalist or in support of a local business you can all consider yourselves winners for being here as an engaged part of a business community which is recognised for its leadership in collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Congratulations to the winners, finalists, nominees and #TeamMoretonBay.
Mayor Peter Flannery
Welcome to the 2024
The Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards celebrate and acknowledge the achievements, resilience, and innovation in the City of Moreton Bay business community.
Congratulations to all nominees, finalists and winners for your outstanding achievements and for being involved with this year’s awards program. Tonight, we come together as fellow business leaders, colleagues and industry champions to recognise and celebrate the significant contribution local business makes to our City and economic recovery.
The Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards are proudly presented by Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism in partnership with Principal Sponsor City of Moreton Bay.
PROCEEDINGS
Acknowledgements
WELCOME TO COUNTRY
by Turrbal Dippil
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Kimberley Busteed
WINNER INTERVIEWER
Garry Youngberry
ENTERTAINMENT
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THANK YOU TO OUR TRUSTED SUPPLIERS
• Buttermint Entertainment
• Distinct Audio & Production
• Eatons Hill Hotel
• Em Niwa Artist
• Events Fantastic
• Event Rentals
• Foti Fireworks
• Stage 360 Photobooth
• Photography: Dominika Lis Photography, Shutterspeed Photography
• Videography: Tempus Media
• Graphic Design: The Vine Lab
THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 STRATEGIC PARTNERS
Proceedings
OPENER / SHOWPIECE 1
k Ausbuild Award for New Business Excellence
k Solar Bollard Lighting Award for Exporting Excellence
k SRJ Walker Wayland Award for Not-For-Profit Excellence
k Akyra Award for Employee of the Year
k Award for Food & Agribusiness Excellence
k ONCALL Group Australia Award for Businesswoman of the Year
SHOWPIECE 2
ENTREES CLEARED + MAINS SERVED
k UniSC Award for Environment & Sustainability Excellence
k RDA Moreton Bay & Sunshine Coast Award for Young Achiever of the Year
k Think2Be Award for Innovation Excellence
k EPIC Assist Award for Accessibility & Inclusiveness Excellence
k Bishopp Outdoor Advertising Award for Tourism Business Excellence
k Splice Marketing Agency Award for Entrepreneur of the Year
SHOWPIECE 3 MAINS CLEARED
k North Harbour Award for Advanced Manufacturing Excellence
k Mitsubishi Motors Australia Award for Customer Service Excellence
k Dynamic Bradview Roofing Award for Corporate Social Responsibility Excellence
k Hall of Fame k
k City of Moreton Bay Business of the Year
FINALE SHOWPIECE –STRAIGHT INTO DANCEFLOOR
Chargrilled Moroccan chicken salad, chipotle relish, red vein sorrel (NF GF DF)
Or
Shaved prosciutto, fig jam, Persian goats feta and watercress (NF)
MAIN COURSE
Alternate drop
Slow braised beef cheeks, colcannon mash, steamed broccolini and rich gravy (DF GF NF)
Or
Pan seared skin on barramundi fillet, braised brussels sprouts, pommes fondant, lemon beurre blanc (GF NF)
DF Dairy Free GF Gluten Free NF Nut Free
2024 JUDGING PANEL
We sincerely thank our esteemed judging panel for their commitment to excellence and innovation, working tirelessly to uphold the integrity and calibre of the Awards program. The panel’s expertise and industry know-how was instrumental in selecting the finalists and winners.
Aaron Birkby CEO & Co-Founder
Tribe Global Ventures
Aimee Cameron Director Hustle Tourism Co
Al Grundy Board Director Mackay Isaac Tourism
Amy Gash
General Manager Brand & Strategy Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort
Ash Ivory Founder & Chief Product Officer Ivory Common
Asher Telford Director Red Cat Adventures
Asrar Ismail Manager - Governance, Strategy and Compliance Quality Management Australia
Brett Kapernick Currently reviewing C Suite Exec
Ellie Bakker CEO Splice Marketing
Jenna Campton Lecturer Management UniSC
Judy Porter Director Shiift Pty Ltd
Karen Becker Head, Moreton Bay Campuses UniSC
Katherine Reid CEO Bundaberg Tourism
Kellie Dyer Founder Keldy
Lawrence Kahn Chrome Lead Google
Leanne Hopkins Chief Success Officer/ Occupational Therapist
Succeed Healthcare Solutions Pty Ltd
Peter Baxter Accounting Undergraduate Program Coordinator UniSC
Sachin Ayachit National Program Manager Fair Farms
Sarah Yip Managing Director Leaders Lounge
Sean Cranny Regional Engagement LeadInnovation Dep of Environment, Science and InnovationAdvance Queensland
Stewart Moore CEO & Founder EarthCheck
Stuart Kerr Commissioner New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
Sueanne Carr Partner + Co-Founder Customer Frame
Susanne Jones Managing Director Just Better Care Brisbane North
Toni Brennan CEO Fun Over 50 Holidays
Trudy Ashcroft Corporate Service Director Ballycara
Strengthening Community Connections
2024 Grant Program
Ausbuild has implemented a Grants Program that aims to maximise the delivery of local projects while supporting the wellbeing of our communities.
Beyond housing and land, Ausbuild is committed to building and maintaining strong community connections in the City of Moreton Bay.
Ausbuild has made a significant impact on the Moreton Bay community through its sponsorship of key events so far in 2024, reinforcing its commitment to supporting local culture, entertainment, and family-oriented activities.
Join Ausbuild's fun at local community events
Ausbuild is bringing fun to local community events with exciting on-site LEGO activations and competitions. Don't miss out - visit them at one of the upcoming events.
North Lakes Christmas Carols / Kinsellas Sports Complex / 30 November 2024
Caboolture Christmas Carols / Centenary Lakes Park / 1 December 2024
Redcliffe Christmas Carols / AFL Sports Complex / 8 December 2024
Pine Rives Christmas Carols / Pine Rivers Park / 15 December 2024
Official Community Partner: Dolphins NRL
AWARD FOR New Business Excellence
2024
FINALISTS
k Allied Health Hub Morayfield
k Hearing Help Pty Ltd
k Hip Hops Brewers
k Quê Dining
k SF Collective
The New Business Excellence Award recognises outstanding achievements and notable contributions made by a business that has been in operation for no more than 12 months. This category recognises new businesses that have commenced trading or service delivery during the qualifying period.
Presented by Michael Loney and Matthew Bell from Ausbuild and Cr Mark Booth, City of Moreton Bay
Worlds No.1
Solar Bollard Light
Moreton Bay Made & Lighting Up The World
Solar Bollard Lighting® is the Australian lighting design and manufacturing company situated in the City of Moreton Bay who transformed the alternative lighting industry over two decades ago when we commercialised the world’s first, Integrated All-in-One Solar Light.
Australia has produced many innovations, such as Wi-Fi, Google Maps, Black Box Flight Recorder, Heart Pacemaker, Ultrasound Scanner and now, the Integrated All-in-One Solar Light has been added to this list.
With over 50,000 Australian Made solar lights lighting up in over 40 countries, we are the only ISO9001:2015 & ISO14001 certified solar lighting manufacturer that can deliver only a top tier solar lights that
• is fit for commercial purpose
• have the longest operational life cycles
• are 100% recycled at end of life = zero waste
• certified in NATA accredited laboratories
• has an industry leading 10-year warranty
• and offers the best ROI on a life-cycle basis
Solar Bollard Lighting® the way to a Sustainable Future
AWARD FOR
Exporting Excellence
2024 FINALISTS
k Elexon Mining
k Lovework Studio
This award will recognise a business in City of Moreton Bay that has exemplified excellence in exporting and outstanding performance in building trade between Moreton Bay and global export markets, in any industry or sector, over the past 24 months.
Presented by Mike Arieni from Solar Bollard Lighting and Cr Mark Booth, City of Moreton Bay
2024
FINALISTS
k Encircle Community Services
k Intercept Youth and Family Program
k Meals on Wheels Moreton Bay Region Inc.
This award recognises a not-for-profit organisation in City of Moreton Bay, that over the past 24 months has delivered strong community based initiatives that positively impacts on and delivers long term benefits for the community. These organisations may operate social enterprises, deliver social services and/ or undertake charitable work and exist for educational, charitable, or social reasons and from which its shareholders, owners which its shareholders, owners or trustees do not benefit financially from its activities.
k Redcliffe Uniting Community HUB
k Repair Cafe Redcliffe Peninsula
Presented by Jason Croston from SRJ Walker Wayland and Cr Karl Winchester, City of Moreton Bay
AWARD FOR
Employee of the Year
FINALISTS
k Chloe Hemers, KLIF Lashes and Brown
k Hayley Collins, V-Mech Automotive
k James Rose, GNB Energy
k Kianah Witt, Red Music + Dance
k Reece Abbott, Anybody Car Carriers
This award will recognise an individual for their extraordinary professional achievement and contribution to their organisation. Applications for this category must be submitted by an employer or colleague of the nominee. The nominee must have worked with the organisation for a minimum of 24 months.
by Margaret
Presented
Goody from Akyra and Cr Karl Winchester, City of Moreton Bay
AWARD FOR Food & Agribusiness Excellence
FINALISTS
k Hip Hops Brewers
k Ibis Brewing Company
k Red Fox Orchids
k Spray-Free Farmacy
k Yajambee Farms
This award will recognise outstanding achievements by a food and agribusiness business within City of Moreton Bay that has demonstrated a commitment to innovation, excellence and business practices that seek to grow and shape the future of agribusiness in our city.
Presented by Cr Brooke Savige, City of Moreton Bay
AWARD
FOR Businesswoman
of the Year
FINALISTS
k Candice Kiss, Annie Lane Cafe and Gather & Feast
k Danni Vee, Danni Vee Consulting
k Kelly Matthews, Green Tape Solutions
k Kerri Smith, Sesame Lane Care & Kindergarten
k Tracy Wade, Anybody Car Carriers
The Businesswoman of the Year award recognises an individual woman who has made an outstanding contribution to the Moreton Bay business landscape. It seeks to reward dedication to Moreton Bay and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence in business.
Presented by Chloe Kempe from ONCALL Group Australia and Cr Brooke Savige, City of Moreton Bay
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AWARD FOR Environment & Sustainability Excellence
This award will recognise a business in City of Moreton Bay that has made a strong commitment to sustainable practices and environment improvement as part of their day-today business operations within the past 24 months. Nominations are sought from companies which demonstrate excellence in clean business practices and sustainable resource use, including energy, waste, water, and recycling.
FINALISTS
k Aussie Tree Solutions
k GNB Energy
k Hip Hops Brewers
k Promotion Products
k Repair Cafe Redcliffe Peninsula
Presented by Alex Eilbank Murray from UniSC and Cr Sandra Ruck, City of Moreton Bay
RDA Moreton Bay & Sunshine Coast
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast is dedicated to driving economic growth and development outcomes across Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa – a commitment underpinned by our ‘One Voice’ strategy.
One Voice, driving investment, inclusion and impact through region-led partnerships to sustain the Moreton Bay-Sunshine Coast-Noosa economic growth corridor to 2032 and beyond.
To find out more about our strategic priorities and focus areas, please reach out to us:
AWARD FOR
Young Achiever of the Year
k Alexander Raymer, Raymer Consulting Group
k Kayla Hill, Bribie Island Real Estate & Holiday Hub Bribie Island
k Shanae Clarke, Woodland Fitouts
The Award for Young Achiever of the Year honours exceptional individuals aged 18 to 30 years who have exhibited outstanding accomplishments in various fields, including business, volunteering, social enterprise, and charity/fundraising. This award recognises the dynamic contributions and remarkable achievements of young professionals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership, innovation, and impact early in their careers.
Presented by Jacqueline Steel from RDA Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast and Cr Sandra Ruck, City of Moreton Bay
k Arrowes Roading Safety Pty Ltd
k Blind Bats Inc.
k Elexon Electronics
This award will recognise a business within City of Moreton Bay demonstrating excellence in a product, process, business model or marketing innovation that challenges conventional thinking and demonstrates competitiveness in the national or global market, regardless of company size. Nominations may be for a single initiative (product/process/business model/marketing) or an overall strategy within a company.
k rePodder
k Swimtikes Family Swim School
Presented by Hilton Misso from Think2Be and Cr Tony Latter, City of Moreton Bay
EPIC Assist is the proud sponsor of the Award for Accessibility & Inclusiveness Excellence
Ready to make inclusion and accessibility a priority?
EPIC Assist is a non-profit employment service that helps people with disability, mental health conditions, and injuries find meaningful, long-term employment.
EPIC works with employers across Moreton Bay to find the right employees for their business. We take the time to understand your business needs and offer ongoing support to make the journey as smooth as possible.
If you’ve never hired a person with disability before, it can be hard to know where to start. Talk to our friendly Moreton Bay team today to get started.
AWARD FOR Accessibility & Inclusiveness Excellence
FINALISTS
k Belgravia Leisure
k Mountain Wine Tours
k Sunshine Home Support
k The Neurodiverse Safe Work Initiative
k Trevena Glen Farm
This award will recognise a business within Moreton Bay that are advancing and have a strong commitment to adopting and promoting access and inclusion to improve the lives of people with disability, as part of their day-to-day operations.
Nominations are sought from businesses who can demonstrate an active consideration and incorporation of the needs of people with disability in all areas of the organisation’s operations.
Presented by Jill Nash from Epic Assist and Cr Tony Latter, City of Moreton Bay
AWARD FOR Tourism Business Excellence
FINALISTS
k Bribie Beach Shack
k Brisbane Whale Watching
k Maiala Park Lodge
k Mountain Wine Tours
k Trevena Glen Farm
This award will recognise a tourism, leisure or entertainment business operating in City of Moreton Bay that can demonstrate their commitment to consistently delivering an exceptional visitor experience over the past 24 months, which allows them to stand out from their competitors and enhances the appeal of City of Moreton Bay. To be awarded a business must demonstrate excellence in leadership, collaboration and innovation within the visitor economy.
Presented by Benjamin Gordan from Bishopp and Cr Yvonne Barlow, City of Moreton Bay
FINALISTS AWARD FOR Entrepreneur of the Year
k Danni Vee, Danni Vee Consulting
k Greg Byrnes, GNB Energy Pty Ltd
k Samantha Bell, Courageous Girls Club
k Shaun Reeves, Hip Hops Brewers
k Stephen Watterson, Lincom Group
This award will recognise and celebrate an enterprising individual, either a founder or owner of a business, who adopts new or innovative ideas to generate a new product, service, business process or enter a new market.
Presented by Cr Yvonne Barlow, City of Moreton Bay
AWARD FOR Advanced Manufacturing Excellence
FINALISTS
k Anybody Car Carriers
k Arrowes Roading Safety
k Elexon Electronics
k Health Focus Manufacturers
k Technobake
This award will recognise outstanding achievements by an advanced manufacturing business in City of Moreton Bay that can demonstrate their commitment to delivering innovative technologies, tools, processes, and techniques to transform materials or components into new products. Advanced manufacturing can include production activities that depend on information, automation, computation, software, sensing, and networking.
Presented by Bryan Finney from North Harbour and Cr Jim Moloney, City of Moreton Bay
On the move
Whether you’re a tradie with a tray full of tools, or a salesperson racking up the Ks, a good car or truck is more than just a means of getting from A to B. A reliable vehicle – or fleet of vehicles – is essential for meeting clients and delivering promised services, on time and in a professional manner. In short, prioritising quality vehicles can be essential to, and a signal of, a successful business. Mitsubishi Motors Business Advantage (MMBA) is the small business fleet solution to keep your business moving (eligibility criteria applies).
KEEP YOUR CASH
leaving your emergency funds for emergencies – or for investing in other areas of your business.
Not only that, MMBA gives you access to National Fleet Pricing – whether you’re a one-man band or running a carpark full of vehicles.
DELEGATE THE PAPERWORK
UPGRADE YOUR VEHICLE
One of the benefits of MMBA’s flexible leasing terms is being able to upgrade your vehicle after each term period. Choose the length of your contract, from 24 to 60 months, then at the end of that period, decide whether to extend the contract on your loyal steed or thank it for its service and move on to a new model that better serves your business.
Motors Business Advantage program,
MMBA helps you access the vehicles and also manage them, with the option to outsource some or all of your fleet admin*. You pay one single monthly invoice, which can then cover most running costs including registration and CTP renewals, services and maintenance, roadside assistance, replacement tyres, and even fuel costs and tolls. For a busy small business owner, it’s a useful way to strike a tonne of admin off your to-do list, depending on the options you select, leaving you to concentrate on the parts of your business that make you money.
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A new car normally means your bank balance taking a big hit. As an alternative to an outright purchase, MMBA means no cash payment upfront and spreads the financial load across monthly payments, For more information on the
FINALISTS AWARD FOR Customer Service Excellence
This award will recognise a business in City of Moreton Bay that has reflected an excellence in customer service over the past 12 months, going above and beyond in their field to offer exceptional service for customers.
k Annie Lane Cafe
k Hip Hops Brewers
k Sesame Lane Care & Kindergarten
k Springers Solar
k Voltora Industries
Presented by Nathan Finch from Mitsubishi Motors and Cr Jim Moloney, City of Moreton Bay
AWARD FOR Corporate Social Responsibility Excellence
FINALISTS
k Ausbuild
k Brand Hero
k GNB Energy
k Promotion Products
k Yard Empire
This award recognises an organisation within City of Moreton Bay that has achieved outstanding impacts through key initiatives that demonstrate leadership and commitment to excellence in corporate social responsibility (CSR) over the last 24 months. Nominations were sought from commercial businesses who have integrated open and transparent business practices based on ethical values which contribute to sustainable business success.
Presented by James Clowes and Russell Watt from Dynamic Bradview Roofing and Cr Cath Tonks, City of Moreton Bay
The winner of this prestigious award will be selected from the pool of finalists from eligible categories that have achieved the judges' highest overall score. AWARD FOR
Presented by Mayor Peter Flannery
