2018 IRISH AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDS
The aim of the Awards is to celebrate innovation and best practice in the Irish Australian business community through the assessment across six judged categories of businesses and professionals, who have nominated. A seventh people’s choice category will give you the opportunity to vote online for your favourite finalist.
The Awards provide a platform for Irish Australian professionals and those who do business with them, to share, to inspire and to recognise their many achievements. The 2018 Awards were delivered with the support of LeasePlan, IDA Ireland and Transfermate, with additional support via the Irish Government's Emigrant Support Program.
Categories are:
| Category 2018 Finalists | Criteria |
| START UP Haldon Industries **WINNER** |
Less than 3 years in operation based on FYE18. Judges will be interested to hear about your motivations for starting the business and how you have grown and developed the business through the start-up phase. |
| SME OF THE YEAR
GHO **WINNER** |
This category is for small businesses in any sector and at any level of turnover that have been operating their business for more than 3 years. |
| ESTABLISHED BUSINESS Kingspan Insulation **WINNER** |
This category is for businesses over five years old with a turnover greater than $10 million in any sector. |
|
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR |
Under 40 at FYE18 and can be based anywhere in Australia. Must be a shareholder/director actively involved in the business. |
| YOUNG PROFESSIONAL Stephanie Lyons **WINNER** |
Under 40 at FYE18 and can be based anywhere in Australia. Not a shareholder/director and must have their nomination endorsed by a senior member of their organisation. |
| INTERNATIONAL TRADER LiveTiles **WINNER** |
Trades with Australia – import/export/both. The award winner here must demonstrate an international growth strategy that has achieved outstanding levels of sales, profit and market share improvement. |
| People's Choice Award **WINNER**Andrew Harte - Eire Workforce Solutions |
Open class, National finalists, voted on via the website, promoted during events and via social and traditional media. |
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