News2010 Ethnic Business Awards Launch - Thursday, 3 June 2010
For the first time in its 22nd year history, Perth will host the prestigious 2010 Ethnic Business Awards.
On 3 June, the launch of the Ethnic Business Awards and the ‘Indigenous in Business’ category were held at the Burswood Entertainment Complex, Perth attended by Government, business and sponsors’ representatives.
The government was represented by the Minister for Energy; Training & Workforce Development, The Hon. Peter Collier.
The launch was also attended by the Leader of the Opposition; Shadow Minister for Public Sector Management, Native Title, The Hon. Eric Stephen Ripper.
Mr Andrew Whitechurch, State General Manager, represented the founding partner the National Australia Bank. The launch was also attended by representatives from other sponsors including Doric, Woodside Energy Ltd and Burswood Entertainment Complex.
Awards founder Joseph Assaf said, “We came to Perth for many reasons, firstly Fremantle for many decades was the point of entry for many migrants who came during the 50s, 60s and 70s. Also, Perth is the most suitable city for launching the Indigenous in Business category. But there was one strong and compelling reason that brought us to Perth, it is the invitation that was extended to the Ethnic Business Awards by Executive Chairman of Doric, Mr Harry Xydas.”
While these Awards have, to date, celebrated the achievements of our migrants, it is felt that they should afford similar recognition to the descendents of those first people – the traditional owners of the land. The launch introduced the exciting new category “Indigenous in Business”. It is considered to be the first ever awards given to ‘Indigenous in Business’.
This year, the prestigious gala event will take place in the Astra Room at the Burswood Entertainment Complex on Sunday, 7 November.
Nominations are now open for the 2010 Ethnic Business Awards.
From left to right: Mr Joseph Assaf, Chairman and Founder, Ethnic Business Awards; The Hon Peter Collier, Minister for Energy; Training & Workforce Development; Mr Andrew Whitechurch, State General Manager, National Australia Bank; The Hon. Eric Stephen Ripper, Leader of the Opposition; Shadow Minister for Public Sector Management; Native Title and The Hon. Chris Ellison, DORIC
From left to right: Dr Agu J Kantsler, Executive Vice President - Health, Safety & Security, Woodside Energy Ltd ; Mrs Demetra Xydas, DORIC; Mr Harry Xydas, Executive Chairman, DORIC and Mr Joseph Assaf, Chairman and Founder, Ethnic Business Awards
From left to right: Ms Lyndal Kennedy, Executive Manager, Business Banking, National Australia Bank; Mr Joseph Assaf, Chairman and Founder, Ethnic Business Awards; Mr Andrew Whitechurch, State General Manager, National Australia Bank and Mr Desh Wheeler, Head of Events & Sponsorship, Business Banking, National Australia Bank
