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No.5 October, 2012 |
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HKABA-SA CHAPTER BUSINESS AWARDS 2012 |
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On 10 August 2012, Hong Kong Australia Business Association South Australian Chapter's annual Business Award Gala Dinner was held at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
The Business Awards is in its 9th year and celebrates South Australia's outstanding businesses and individuals who are helping to build a closer trade and investment relationship with Hong Kong and China.
The Hon Jay Weatherill MP, Premier of South Australia, delivered the keynote address for the gala dinner to over 300 guests, who were also entertained throughout the night with fashion parades and live music.
This year, the Business Awards saw a 25 per cent increase in the number of nominations with 20 finalists selected for the six award categories. Two new categories were introduced this year to reflect the business relationship between South Australia and Hong Kong: Contribution to Financial and Professional Services and Young Professional of the Year.
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Judging panel for this year's award comprised of the following members, who had a challenging time deciding on winners due to the calibre of nominations. |
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Mr Hieu Van Le AO, Lieutenant Governor of South Australia and Patron of HKABA-SA Chapter |
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Mr Stephen Yarwood, the Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Adelaide and HKABA-SA Chapter Ambassador |
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Mr Francis Wong, Chairman of the Council of International Chamber of South Australia and HKABA-SA Chapter Adviser |
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Ms Jane Yuile, Chair South Australia, ANZ Bank |
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Mr Graham Wakeling, Publisher and Managing Director of in-Business magazine |
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The 2012 Business Awards was supported by ANZ Bank, Shingleback Wine, Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Hong Kong Trade and Development Council, and Invest Hong Kong. |
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HKABA-SA Chapter Business Award 2012 winners: |
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Importing of Goods and/or Services from Hong Kong SAR/China, presented by Steve Barclay, Director, HKETO – GreatSolar Solutions Pty Ltd |
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Exporting of Goods and/or Services to Hong Kong SAR/China, presented by Bonnie Shek, Director, HKTDC – Pitcher Partners |
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Contribution to Tourism, Hospitality or Recreation, presented by Lord Mayor the Right Honourable Stephen Yarwood – Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival |
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Young Professional of the Year, presented by Lieutenant Governor Hieu Van Le – Mr Brian Li |
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Entrepreneur of the Year, presented by Senator Don Farrell – Mr David Lee, Mandala Developments |
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Report prepared by
Becky Li
Chair
HKABA-SA Chapter Business Awards 2012
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