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Innovation. Creativity. Leadership. These were the hallmarks that underpinned the 2009 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards (LMBA) winners, announced at the Gala Dinner in Brisbane City Hall on Thursday 8 October. Lord Mayor Campbell Newman officially hosted the awards evening and announced Hoodlum, a digital entertainment company as the Optus Platinum award winner. Nine category award winners were also unveiled, revealing businesses and individuals who have significantly contributed to Brisbane’s knowledge economy. From mining technology and software development, to construction and ICT, the 2009 LMBA winners represented some of Brisbane’s globally strong industries. Lord Mayor Campbell Newman said although this year has tested most businesses and leaders in many ways, the 10 award winners are examples of Brisbane businesses that have adapted creatively to the new economic order and continue to find inspiration and create innovation. “The winners have been recognised not only for their economic contribution to Brisbane but their ability to enable innovation, create and attract talent, and connect to the national and international marketplace,” Cr Newman said. “The 10 winners also saw two repeat performances from the 2008 awards program, including Hoodlum and Australian Country Choice, however new winners certainly dominated the night adding new faces and depth of success to the awards program. “This year also marked an exceptional line-up of 40 judges across the 10 award categories. Many of these leaders have made a national and global impact in their respective industries, and there is no doubt the Awards Program has benefitted from their experience and expertise. “Together with Brisbane Marketing, I would like to thank the 133 nominees, the judges, sponsors and the 560 guests who collectively contributed to the enormous success of the 2009 LMBA. Amidst the global economic landscape, it’s a timely reminder of the significant contribution local businesses play in Brisbane’s future as Australia new world city.” Brisbane Marketing, the City’s economic development agency managed and delivered the LMBA program, as well as hosted the Gala Dinner with the Lord Mayor. The annual Awards Program will continue in 2010, and nominations are expected to open in May. View the 2009 LMBA winners - End - 2009 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards winners: Hoodlum, winner of The Optus Business Platinum Award (overall winner). Finalists - Business Growth
- New Investment
- Business Creativity
- Business Innovation
- Corporate Citizenship
- Sustainability in Business
- Employer of Choice
Category judges - Ross McLeish, State sales Manager Queensland for Government, Optus
- David Edwards, Business Development Manager – Government, GHD
- Nicole Hollows, CEO & Managing Director, Macarthur Coal
- Councillor Jane Prentice, Councillor for Walter Taylor at Brisbane City Council
About the winner - Hoodlum
About the sponsor – Optus
Andrew Jessett from MineWare, winner of The Mercedes-Benz Young Business Person of the Year Award for his commitment to building a strong Brisbane-based business and developing Queensland as a hub for mining innovation.
MineWare founder, Andrew Jessett (33), was the brainchild behind the company's innovative electrical and software technologies. He was instrumental in establishing MineWare and continues to oversee the company's ongoing growth and development today as Chief Executive Officer. Andrew’s following achievements reigned supreme for the judges: - Andrew independently created and commercialised the world’s most advanced Dragline Monitor System (Pegasys)
- Increased Pegasys’ market share from 0 to almost 50 per cent of the Australian market within four years
- Won a preferred national supplier agreement with BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance in recognition of MineWare’s contribution and continued strategic support to the company
- The remote management mining software is really the direction mining is heading, and MineWare are on the forefront of this
- Before creating the software, Andrew had no previous business ownerships or leadership experience.
- They loved that he is very committed to his professional development – he is currently undertaking an MBA with QUT and executive management courses with the AICD.
Finalists - Andrew Jessett from MineWare,
- Nicole Hollows from Macarthur Coal
- Phillip Di Bella from Di Bella Coffee
Category judges - Stephen Codd, Dealer Principal, Mercedes Benz Brisbane
- Anne-Marie Birkill, CEO of iLab
- Michael Klug, Partner in Charge of Clayton Utz
- John Puttick, Chairman, GBST
About the winner - MineWare
About the sponsor – Mercedes-Benz Australia Adrian Di Marco from TechnologyOne, winner of The Channel 7 Business Person of the Year Award for demonstrating great resilience in establishing and growing an internationally successful R&D software company. In one of businesses most challenging and competitive sectors, Adrian’s success was further attributed for his ability to survive a period of two decades and establish an international reputation from Brisbane. Adrian, through TechnologyOne has contributed to Brisbane’s international profile and reputation as a city, creating one of the most innovative companies in Australia. Finalists - Adrian Di Marco, TechnologyOne
- Stefan Ackerie, Stefan Hair Fashions
- John Lazarou, The Coffee Club
- Professor Paula Barrett, Pathways Health and Research Centre
Category judges - Max Walters, Managing Director, Channel Seven Brisbane
- Penny Flynn, Executive Director for Client Relation, Kendalls
- Peter Hyland, Regional Director at Urbis
- Professor Peter Little, Executive Dean, Faculty of Business at QUT
About the winner - TechnologyOne
About the sponsor – Channel 7 Pipe and Civil Constructions, winner of The Australia TradeCoast Award for Business Growth for its outstanding level of growth over the past 12 months and their significant contribution to the Brisbane economy. It was further identified that Pipe and Civil Constructions ability to achieve this impressive growth in the context of the global financial crisis. Pipe and Civil Constructions is an emerging leader in the Australian Civil Construction industry and has grown from an initial idea into a vibrant company that employs approximately 200 staff in less than three years. Pipe and Civil Constructions is an emerging leader in the Australian Civil Construction industry. Areas of expertise involve construction of water and gas pipeline, including pump stations and associated works, and bridge building. The company’s head office is located in Brisbane, with a number of site offices throughout Australia. Three likeminded directors formed Pipe and Civil in late 2006. In less than three years Pipe and Civil has grown from an initial idea into a vibrant company that employs approximately 200 staff. Finalists - Di Bella Coffee
- Emporium Hotel
- Pipe and Civil Constructions
- Industrea Limited
- TechnologyOne
Category judges - Brett Fraser, General Manager, Australia TradeCoast
- Raewyn Bailey, Managing Director at RB Recruitment
- Carolyn Barker, CEO at Australian Institute of Management
- Peter Ball, Senior Partner at KPMG
About the winner - Pipe and Civil Constructions
About the sponsor - Australia TradeCoast GBST Holdings, winner of The National Australia Bank Award for New Investment for its dynamic business, potential and a major asset to Brisbane. GBST was further recognised for making an important contribution to the diversification of the Brisbane economy. It’s large scale strategic investment was critical to the City and Queensland's long-term growth, allowing the company to move to the next tier. Particular recognition was given to the company’s ability to identify acquisitions that were needed to fill gaps and negotiate these acquisitions during the downturn. All of this with the added benefit of strengthening the local company, purchasing another local firm and making it stronger, and then acquiring a company with a new technology and bringing in that technology to Brisbane. This is clearly one of the cornerstones for the technology industry in Brisbane. Finalists - Brisbane City YHA
- Cloudland
- Digital Sense Hosting
- GBST Holdings
- Tennis Queensland
Category judges - Julian Pearce, State General Manager, National Australia Bank
- Jeff Marcell, Executive Vice President & COO at entepriseSeattle
- Bronwyn Morris, Board Director, Brisbane Marketing & QIC
- Cheryl Stanilewicz, State Manager Queensland, Austrade
About the winner - GBST Holdings
About the sponsor - National Australia Bank
Hoodlum, winner of The Nova 106.9 Award for Business Creativity for building major content for international markets.
Hoodlum’s profile demonstrates cross market success for multi-platform content, and their global success in this type of film and television industry. Further credit was given to the team for maintaining its base in Brisbane, especially the industry pressure to entice local companies to Sydney. The recruitment locally and creative process to be based in Brisbane, has enabled them to be a major international player. Finalists - CumminsNitro
- Hoodlum
- Jean Brown Group
- The Prop House
- Urban Circus
Category judges - Sean Ryan, General Manager, Nova 106.9
- Helene George, Managing Director, Creative Economy
- Anna Rooke, CEO, QUT Creative Enterprise Australia
- Chris Tyquin, Managing Director, Goa Billboards
About the winner - Hoodlum
About the sponsor - Nova 106.9 Australian Country Choice, winner of The IBM Award for Business Innovation for its true innovation beyond just good business via vertically integrated supply chain Australian Country Choice is a fourth generation privately owned Queensland family company and part of Lee Group Pty Ltd. The company’s agribusiness operations include Cattle properties and feedlots in south and south west Queensland supplying over 130,000 head of cattle to the Company’s processing facility annually. The Murarrie complex produces over 55,000 tones per year of value-added and shelf ready products for Coles Supermarkets and export customers. The Company is one of the first in Australia to achieve I.S.O accreditation across its supply chain for Food Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Management systems, HACCP and Environmental management. Finalists - Australian Country Choice
- Australian Innovative Systems
- TechnologyOne
- Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education, University of Queensland
Category judges - Bob Morton, General Manager Qld, IBM
- Rose-Anne Kelso, Director, Stockwell & Implicit Bioscience
- Peter Carr, Managing Director, Longhaus
- Nicholas Mathiou, Director, Griffith Enterprise
About the winner - Australian Country Choice
About the sponsor - IBM
McCullough Robertson, winner of The Brisbane City Council Award for Corporate Citizenship for its strong community program, homegrown rather than part of a national program, and diverse in its reach.
The firm was specifically acknowledged for its ‘Workplace Giving Program’ and the sponsorship of indigenous high school students. In 2008 the firm developed a Community Partnership Program, supporting a variety of charities and nonprofit organisations through its pro bono activities, staff volunteering projects and financial contributions. McCullough Robertson, established in Barcaldine in 1926, is a full service commercial law firm focused on complex legal issues facing business. The head office is based in Brisbane where the majority of their 350 staff are based. At the beginning of 2009 they opened an office in Newcastle, supporting a growing resources practice expanding into New South Wales. McCullough Robertson is ranked as Queensland’s largest law firm, listed in the BRW Top 20 law firms in Australia and named `Brisbane Law Firm of the Year’ and ‘Employer of Choice’ for 2009 by Australasian Legal Business. Finalists - BoysTown
- Clayton Utz
- McCullough Robertson
- The Coffee Club
Category judges - Councillor Geraldine Knapp, Chairman Families & Community Services, Councillor for The Gap Ward, Brisbane City Council
- Alastair Lindsay, Manager Queensland, Singapore Airlines
- David Conry, Executive Chairman, Youngcare
- Helen Besly, Managing Director, Rowland
About the winner - McCullough Robertson
About the sponsor - Brisbane City Council
Hassell, winner of The Energex Award for Sustainability in Business for achieving a trifecta of sustainable projects, internal culture of sustainability and a clear impact on Brisbane. Clear sustainable measures and external recognition from industry peek bodies were further recognised by the judging panel.
Founded in Australia in 1938, HASSELL is a single, privately owned international network of design studios. A multidisciplinary design practice, HASSELL is structured around the key disciplines of architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and planning, with integrated sustainability and urban design capabilities. Finalists - Hassell
- Leighton Properties
- Parsons Brinckerhoff
- Sinclair Knight Merz
Category judges - Terry Effeney, CEO, Energex
- Mara Bun, CEO, Green Cross Australia
- Councillor Peter Matic, Chairman Environment, Parks & Sustainability, Councillor for Toowong Ward, Brisbane City Council
- Steward Moore, CEO, EC3 Global
About the winner - Hassell
About the sponsor - Energex Conics, winner of The Davidson Recruitment Award for Employer of Choice for its diverse employee offerings such as career progression, and cultivating a team orientated culture. The judging panel identified Conics serious approach to putting its People at the foundation of their business. The following activities were specifically attributed: - Programs are in place for all levels of employees, not just the professional staff
- A clear over approach to ‘seeing things through the staff’s eyes’
- Recognition of both knowledge leaders and people leaders
- Exceptional evidence-based application, good depth of data and testimonials
- It truly represents the Brisbane brand – Australia’s new world city.
The judging panel further accentuated the company’s personalised career plan – which was recognition that staff are individuals and thus need individual plans. Conics is a leading development consultancy focused on urban growth and infrastructure. Our growing team – currently at 600 employees – is based in 15 metropolitan and regional offices primarily along Australia’s eastern seaboard. We are a multidisciplinary team of designers, planners, surveyors, property economists, analysts, project managers and environment specialists, combining to service a diverse mix of private and public sector clients. Finalists - BMD Group
- Conics
- Carter Newell Lawyers
- Holiday Inn Brisbane
Category judges - Rob Davidson, CEO, Davidson Recruitment
- Mike Beeley, CEO, ReAgent Employer Marketing
- Professor Victor Callan, Professor of Management, Management Cluster Leader, UQ Business School, The University of Queensland
- Narelle Stefanac, State Sales Manager – Qld, Seek
About the winner - Conics
About the sponsor - Davidson Recruitment About LMBA Now in its fourth year, the annual LMBA rewards Brisbane companies and individuals for their exceptional contributions to the continued growth of the economy. Initiated and administered by Brisbane Marketing, the City’s economic development agency, the premier event aims to showcase innovation, talent and creativity across seven company award categories and two individual categories. LMBA further represent the 570,000 businesses located in Brisbane, Australia’s fastest growing capital city. 2008 LMBA winners
2007 LMBA winners About Brisbane Marketing Brisbane Marketing is the economic development agency for the Greater Brisbane Region. Supported by Brisbane City Council, the Agency’s mission is to promote Brisbane as Australia’s New World City, focusing on the generation of economic activity via investment attraction, international students, tourism, conventions, retail and major events. www.brisbanemarketing.com.au Media enquiries:
Elisabeth Topham, Brisbane Marketing
T: 3006 6263 M: 0402 792 264 E: etopham@brisbanemarketing.com.au
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