Congratulations to our June Winners!

EMERGING BUSINESS - Sponsored by Sensis Yellow Pages

itac2

Itac2 manufacture a new sporting grip for people who need to improve their gripping ability in all kinds of weather & for various sporting equipment. Itac2 is water repellent, long lasting & easy to apply wax gel. The company have been operating for less than 3 years, but already export their product to 5 countries!

FAMILY BUSINESS - Sponsored by Telstra Gold Coast

Icecraft International

Icecraft International is a reputable Australian family company - the inventors and sole manufacturers of large-scale fully re-usable ice sculpture moulds. These moulds allow the users to create beautifully configured and detailed ice sculptures in their own freezer - no other equipment required. Viv Lipke & her small team of 5 export to 116 countries!

MANUFACTURING & CONSTRUCTION -Sponsored by AusIndustry

P&M Plastics

P&M Plastics & Rubber is now in its 19^th year under the helm of Leon James. Their services have grown over the years to include all facets of plastic fabrication, vacuum forming, waterjet, router & laser cutting. The materials they work with are as varied & versatile as the services they offer. P&M Plastics have recently been named 217 inthe Top 400 Privately Owned Businesses in Queensland for the second year on the Q400 list!

MAYOR'S INNOVATION GC AWARD - Sponsored By Gold Coast City Council

Formblock

Formblock is a 15 year-old local family company who are dedicated to developing & marketing innovative building products. The patented formblock system is one of the worlds first successful, commercially manufactured mortarless masonry systems, which through the use of it's unique plastic bridging mechanism, provides significant cost savings in time, concrete, formwork & labour requirements.

RETAIL, WHOLESALE &DISTRIBUTION - Sponsored by Suncorp

Fraser-Scott Group of Companies

The Fraser-Scott Group business model is founded on the proven formulae of both Robert and Laurie Fraser-Scott skills to identify, negotiate and manage development opportunities in hospitality, entertainment, childcare, shopping centre, retail, nursery and education which fit the group's operating performance and return benchmarks. The business has been listed in Queensland's Top 400 Business list for the past 3 years & in 2008 was ranked #23 out of 400.

TOURISM, HOSPITALITY & RECREATION

Radisson Resort

Radisson Resort Gold Coast is a 4.5 star resort-style hotel with 280 recently refurbished guest rooms & superior conference facilities. Resort facilities include two swimming pools, four floodlit tennis courts, a day spa, an extensive fitness centre & an award-winning restaurant. The Resort recently won the national MEA for venues catering for 150 - 500 delegates & in 2008 won the Best Hotel Restaurant among others in a long line of accolades.

TRADES, PROFESSIONS & SERVICES - Sponsored by msl Michael Sing Lawyers

Lucy Cole Prestige Properties

Lucy Cole Prestige Properties commenced in 2000 and is now recognised as the leading boutique Real Estate Agency in Queensland. Lucy Cole, a multi-award winning salesperson has single-handedly built her company to now employ over 20 staff, selling over a hundred million dollars of property annually and is the only Gold Coast agency awarded membership of the elite Leading Agents of Australia. Lucy has recently been elected Queensland's Most Powerful Woman for 2009.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & MULTIMEDIA - Sponsored by Griffith University

e-CBD

e-CBD is a full service digital agency providing website design and production, online marketing services, and a range of tools and directories designed to help businesses maximise their impact online. E - CBD have experienced greater than 50% growth year on year for the past decade!

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - Sponsored by Gold Coast City Council

Sheraton Mirage

Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa Gold Coast recognises the impact everyday operational activities have on the greater environment. The Resort is committed to ongoing improvement of environmental practices and reducing carbon footprint & have a specific Environmental Committee who meet regularly to discuss & implement strategies to reduce their impact on the environment.