Warren Entsch (Leichhardt, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

On 21 October this year the Cairns Chamber of Commerce and James Cook University Business Excellence Awards were held. Since their inception 2017, the BEX awards, as they are commonly known, showcase business excellence and contributions businesses have made to the community of Cairns. With 10 categories, 188 nominees, 88 finalists, 18 judges and over 500 attendees, it was by no means a small event.

Competition was fierce, and I would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge each category winner: Business Technology Excellence Award—AirBridge Networks; Community Contribution Excellence Award—White Whale Coffee Roasters; Customer Service Delivery of Professional Services Excellence Award—Cairns Total Physio; Customer Service Trade and Retail Excellence Award—OMG Decadent Donuts FNQ; Indigenous Business Excellence Award—AFL Cape York House; Innovation Award—James Home Services Australia; Marketing and Communications Excellence Award—Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett; People Management Excellence Award—ADhesive Communication; Sustainability and Environmental Excellence Award—The CaPTA Group; Emerging Leadership Award—Courtney Hansen; Legacy Award—Bill Cummings.

Congratulations to Cairns chamber CEO Patricia O'Neill, her fantastic team and the board of the chamber for the successful evening. Once again, congratulations to all the nominees and award winners. (Time expired)