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Important Event Dates 2011
 
 
JUNE 2010 WINNERS
 
EMERGING BUSINESS 
Sara Carrigan Cycling
 
'Sara Carrigan Cycling' was founded by Olympic Gold Medallist, Sara Carrigan, who has enjoyed a successful cycling career of over 13 years as an Australian Professional cyclist. Sara has designed various educational programs from beginner to advanced to instil bike confidence & safety through teaching the necessary skills and techniques in a fun, friendly and social environment!
 
 
 
 
FAMILY BUSINESS 
John Henderson Real Estate
 
John Henderson Professionals Mermaid Beach is a family-owned real estate agency with five members actively involved in the business. Established by John Henderson in 1973, the company now employs 26 people, sells more than $100 million worth of properties a year and manages more than 700 rental properties. In the past decade, the family members have personally donated more than $300,000 to surf clubs.
 
 
 
MANUFACTURING & CONSTRUCTION 
AAC ID Solutions
 
AAC ID Solutions are Australia’s market leader in Identification Solutions. AAC ID Solutions specialise in supplying wristbands, lanyards, accessories and promotional products to major events, smaller functions, charities, small business and more. Friendly personalised service and on time delivery is what sets AAC ID Solutions apart.  AAC ID Solutions deliver what you want, when you need it, how you like it!
 
 
 
MAYOR’S INNOVATION GC AWARD 
Technigro
 
Technigro specialises in the programmed management of sports turf, natural areas, parks, gardens & road networks for both government & commercial customers. Through the introduction of pioneering innovations with several patents & more in the pipeline, Technigro is changing the way vegetation is managed in Australia forever.
 
 
 
 
RETAIL, WHOLESALE & DISTRIBUTION 
KT Cable Accessories
 
KT Cable Accessories pride themselves on establishing an enviable record of customer service excellence. KT imports, exports and distributes a variety of products including  trailer accessories, cable ties, wire, terminals, fuses, jumper leads, insulation tape, lugs, heat shrink,  auto electrical parts tools, battery terminals, marine accessories and more.
 
 
 
 
TOURISM, HOSPITALITY & RECREATION 
Timezone Funtasia
 
Timezone Funtasia is recognised as the largest indoor family entertainment centre in Australia & an industry leader in tourism & family entertainement. Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise in Centre Shopping Centre on Cavill Mall, the centre covers an area of 5000sm with the lastest cutting edge interactive attractions & entertaibment products.
 
 
 
 
TRADES, PROFESSIONS & SERVICES 
Health Protect International
 
Health Protect International commenced as a mother & son operation in 2005 & is now a multi award winning Gold Coast based company providing a proprietary sanitising service to homes and commercial clients via a licensee network of more than 120 operators throughout the Asia Pacific.
 
 
 
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & MULTIMEDIA 
Web Design Magic
 
Web Design Magic provides professional, powerful, reliable & robust website design solutions to enable small, medium & large enterprises achieve their online business objectives. We use tried & tested technology, comply with e-legislative requirements & underpin our delivery with great customer service as their point of difference!
 
 
 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 
Technigro
 
Technigro’s Environmenatl Management System is designed to minimise & continually reduce the likelihood of an adverse environment incident occuring. Technigro is committed to undertaking all work in the most environmentally friendly manner possible and much of their R&D work is based around achieveing this key objective.
 
 
2011 Major Sponsors