Winners October 2009

OCTOBER 2009 WINNERS

EMERGING BUSINESS - Avisure

Gold Coast based bird strike risk reduction consultants, Avisure, provides the aviation industry with world’s best products, processes, research & advice to reduce the occurrence of birds colliding with aeroplanes. Avisure is the only Australian company that specialises in bird strike management & recently won the contract to manage bird strike at Australia’s largest airport, Mascot in Sydney.

FAMILY BUSINESS - Willis Bros Marble & Granite

Brothers Duncan & Justin Willis started Willis Bros Marble & Granite over 13 years ago. Shortly after they took on an apprentice who later introduced his younger brother to the company. In 2006 the Willis Bros offered the Ruttley brothers a share in the company. Everyone who joins Willis Bros does not just become an employee, but a part of the family. With a new factory opening up on the Sunshine Coast, Willis Bros ‘family’ continues to grow.

MANUFACTURING &CONSTRUCTION – Reynolds Soil Technologies

Drawing from over 15 years of industry & technical experience, Reynolds Soil Technologies provide comprehensive solutions for dust control, earth & water problems by offering a range of environmentally friendly products, mechanical systems & on-site tech support. RST products are developed with total regard to environmental issues & exported to a number of international markets across South America, Asia, Africa & the Pacific.

MAYOR’S INNOVATION GC AWARD – Sea Pen

Sea Pen Advanced Dry Docking technology keeps boats moored dry at water level without ever needing to anti-foul. Sea Pen is patented, Australian owned & manufactured on the Gold Coast. Sea Pen suits power, catamaran & keel boats ranging in size from 6 –30 metres & is unique – there is no other product like it on the market.

RETAIL,WHOLESALE & DISTRIBUTION - Yellow Goat Design

Yellow Goat Design is a family business dedicated to designing & constructing quality custom lighting features for clubs, casinos, shopping malls, commercial buildings & high-end residences around the world. With distributors in New Zealand, Abu Dhabi, Florida & Europe,Yellow Goat Design attribute their vast success to their creativity and ability to think outside the norm.

TOURISM, HOSPITALITY & RECREATION - Gold Coast Blaze

The Gold Coast Blaze are the city’s National Basketball League team who played their inaugural season in 2007. The Blaze are shaping up for a stellar season this year. Committed to bringing grass-roots basketball back to the Gold Coast, the team keep ticket prices affordable to promote a family focus & encourage a healthy lifestyle to the Gold Coast community.

TRADES, PROFESSIONS& SERVICES - My Back's Physio

Brad Beer founded My Back’s Physio Australia in 2006 & is trusted and highly respected on the Gold Coast. The My Back's Physio Australia brand is synonymous with physiotherapy excellence.

Brad has had extensive experience working with sports teams and regularly works with some of Australia's best athletes including 2007 Australian Open Ironman Champion Pierce Leonard & 6x World Kick Boxing Champion Nathan Corbett.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & MULTIMEDIA -Beyondedge

Established in 2001, Beyondedge is a multimedia production company creating a fusion of film & TV production with powerful online technologies to produce compelling, engaging & highly effective learning programs.

The company prides itself on delivering world-class interactive media solutions that push the boundaries of what is possible online.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT- Landmatters

Kerry Shepherd & Chris Walton of Landmatters have designed & built the multi award winning The Ecovillage of Currumbin, an ecologically sustainable property development that exemplifies ‘World’s Best Practice’ in it’s design construction & accompanying processes.

The inspirational model is leading the way for a sustainable future for our city & beyond.