MOST CREATIVE AWARD Sponsor: Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of WA (TCFWA) Presented By: Jules Lewin, Chair TCFWA The Textile, Clothing and Footwear Resource Centre of Western Australia Inc. (TCFWA) provides a valuable resource for the fashion & TCFL industries. Since being established in Belmont in 1998, the centre has been so successful, that it now receives requests from across Australia and overseas. Some of these have been from major global trade organisations throughout Asia and designers wishing to be involved in its opportunities and projects. Providing specialised fashion business skills, mentoring and supply chain sourcing on and off shore are just some of the areas TCFWA has been recognised for as a leader and role model organisation. Winner:Accesso-Ride Accepted by: Julie Barker BEST MARKETING AWARD Sponsors: Westways Visual Communication Presenter: Carol Hanlon, Belmont BEC on behalf of Neil Cranny, Westways Visual Communication Westways Visual Communication is a diverse graphic design, photography, video production, web development studio and major print supplier. Their motto is – “From business cards to magazines and everything in between”.  Westways has been based in the City of Belmont for over 25 years, so next time you’re thinking of producing any marketing or promotional material to communicate your business, think Westways Visual Communication, your “LOCAL” Total Creative and Production Specialists. Winner: Creative Fruition Accepted by: Diann Bates  Creative Fruition is a design studio which helps clients creates a consistent look, feel and tone of voice across all of their marketing channels. From a simple project to integrated campaigns, they provide creative executions that help clients attract and retain more customers. Creative Fruition also communicates effectively with their audiences; and ensures campaigns are accurate, on time and on budget. Creative Fusion believes their main strengths are their staff, service and systems. ONLINE BUSINESS AWARD Sponsor: FX Digital Presented By: Steve Cartwright FX Digital builds smart websites for smart business, and smart businesses are those that belong to a business networking organisation like Belmont Business Enterprise Centre or Chamber of Commerce. They help businesses identify realistic online goals and then work with them to achieve these goals using website design, SEO, content and online marketing. Alongside supporting the Belmont Small Business Awards, FX Digital also assists the Belmont Business Enterprise Centre & TCFWA to manage and host all of their websites. Winner: White Chalk Road Accepted by: Charles Ryder KARL FARRELL INSPIRATION AWARD Sponsor: Designedge Fashion Incubator Presented By: Suki Farrell on behalf of designedge and My Fashion Incubator Karl Farrell was an inspirational Chairman of TCFWA and this special award honours his memory.  The Designedge Fashion Incubator established by TCFWA has provided retail and virtual showrooms and has assisted over 1,000 designers through co-ordination of trade exhibitions and promotional opportunities since 2003. TCF Global is secretariat of the International Fashion Incubator Network and in 2013 conducted the 4^th International Fashion Incubator Conference ONLINE with speakers from USA, Canada & Bangladesh and has recently appointed the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator located at Macy’s Philadelphia USA to host the 2015 International Conference Winner: Philomena Masters, Dramatic Glass Designs Accepted by: Philomena Masters ENVIRONMENT AWARD Sponsor: GreenHouse International Presented By: Craig Benporath  Greenhouse International offers Advanced lighting Solutions and energy saving opportunities for commercial and domestic applications.  Incredible cost savings are possible utilising environmentally friendly products, and that will help to save our environment for future generations. Greenhouse International have chosen to support this award to recognise companies that are making the correct decisions in business.  Decisions that offer savings from day 1, increasing profitability and decisions that benefit others by making an effort to minimise pollution and saving natural resources. Winner: The Green Stamp Program VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD Sponsor: Perth Airport Presented By: Julie Coleman Perth Airport recognises the invaluable contribution that volunteers, like their own Gold Coats, make to the community. The Gold Coat volunteers play an essential role in providing information about Perth Airport’s redevelopment, assisting passengers and, importantly, creating a welcoming environment for all visitors to the airport.  Perth Airport would like to congratulate the winner of the Volunteer of the Year Award and all entrants in this category. Winner: Bianca MacDonald CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AWARD Sponsor: My Business Incubator Presented By: Julie Mizen, Assistant WA State Manager, AusIndustry, Dept. of Industry   The Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Inc. (Belmont BEC) and My Business Incubator Project delivers specialist business improvement services ONLINE to small businesses in Belmont, Perth Metro and across Western Australia through the support of the Australian Government Small Business Advisory Services Program. During 2013-2014, the My Business Incubator Project has provided many hundreds of small businesses and potential new businesses with the opportunity of 800 free training and mentoring support services. Winner: Claremont Drapers Accepted by: Mary Gatica-Evans COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD Sponsor: Southern Gazette Presented By: Raj Selvendra, Belmont BEC on behalf of Southern Gazette, Community News The Southern Gazette offers advertisers quantifiable coverage reaching over 45’000 readers throughout the City of Belmont , City of South Perth and Town of Victoria Park each and every week. Readers look to the Southern Gazette for the latest local news, opinions and advertisements, and choose to purchase from local businesses close to home. Winner: Anglicare Op Shop Belmont Accepted by: Gemma Donnelly and Anna Presser The Anglicare Op Shop located in Belmont is a creative and innovative social enterprise that exists to help raise funds for Anglicare WA’s services which are provided to over 38,000 Western Australian’s annually. They provide affordable clothing, homewares, furniture and treasures to people from all walks of life. The newest addition to the Belmont store is an upcycling studio aimed at creating a community hub for people to make treasures out of recycled materials. BEST RETAIL BUSINESS Sponsor: Belmont Forum Presented By: Demelza Leonard, Marketing Manager     Belmont Forum Shopping Centre is the largest retail facility in the City of Belmont.  The Centre houses over 130 retailers which includes over 30 fashion stores and 26 dining options in addition to Coles, Woolworths, Progressive Supa IGA, Big W, Kmart, Harvey Norman and more.   Belmont Forum Shopping Centre has been serving the community for over 40 years and are proud to be sponsoring the ‘Best Retail Business’ award for 2014. Love Retail? Love my Belmont Forum. Winner: helloworld Belmont Shopping Centre WA Accepted by: Debbie Nazzari   ENERGY EFFICIENCY AWARD Sponsor: TCF Australia ONLINE Energy Efficiency Training & Mentoring Project Presented By: Irving Lane, Vice Chair, TCF WA & TCF Australia The TCF Australia ONLINE ENERGY EFFICIENCY Training & Mentoring Project assists small businesses and retailers to be more energy efficient. The project offers an extensive range of free specialist energy efficiency services to small businesses in the fashion, textile, clothing, footwear, leather and associated creative industries across Australia. Improving energy efficiency can help businesses save money on their operating costs whilst also lowering Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. Winner:Ally Fashion Accepted by: Laura Ferreri SPIRIT OF AUSTRALIA AWARD Sponsor: Hanssen Project Management Presented By: Gerry Hanssen, Managing Director Hanssen Project Management specialise in the construction of high-rise residential and commercial apartments in Perth and the North West.  Managing Director Gerry Hanssen believes in making a difference in the community and providing opportunities for every person to reach their full potential.  Hanssen is proud to sponsor the Spirit of Australia Award. Winner: A.P.S. Rewinds & Sales   Accepted by: Dave Walker and Lorraine Walker INDIGENOUS BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD Sponsor: Perth Airport Presented By: Julie Coleman, Perth Airport Perth Airport has proudly sponsored the Indigenous Business of the Year Award since 2008. They acknowledge the connection that the local Indigenous community has to the land on which the airport estate is located, and recognise these connections in many ways. Perth Airport was also very pleased to be able to provide additional support to last year’s winner of this award, Murlpirrmarra Connection, for their Metropolitan Tennis Program. Perth Airport would like to congratulate the winning Indigenous Business of the Year and all entrants in this category. Winner: Kart Koort Wiern Accepted by: Ingrid Cummings BEST NEW BUSINESS Sponsor: City of Belmont Presenter: Cr. Phil Marks, Mayor – City of Belmont The City of Belmont is a vibrant, modern City located just six kilometres from the Perth CBD and is in close proximity to key air, rail and road networks. There is an abundance of development residential and commercial opportunities available, coupled with a strong retail, commercial and industrial base. With a focus on establishing and maintaining a progressive business community, the Council is proud to sponsor the award for the Best New Business. By recognising quality and excellence in the community, the City of Belmont – the City of Opportunity continues to be a great place to live, work and invest. Winner: Shingle Inn Belmont Forum Accepted by: Chris Patten  Belmont based business Shingle Inn opened in December 2013 and is focused heavily on customer service. The company runs a regular mystery shopper program, and the Belmont café scores are better than the overall company average. Shingle Inn invest heavily in training their barista’s through Shingle Inn’s coffee program to ensure their coffee is of outstanding quality every time. So when you’re looking for a quiet spot to enjoy a leisurely breakfast, lunch or casual dinner, or even just a few moments peace to enjoy a coffee and cake, hide away in a Shingle Inn booth! HOME BASED BUSINESS AWARD Sponsor: Small Business Development Corporation Presented By: Caragh Waller, Manager – Business Information and Programs   Since 1984, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has provided independent information, guidance and advice to small business operators around the State. The SBDC works directly with small business operators and with industry and business associations to exchange information and provide support and assistance to their members. Through a range of services and programs, the SBDC is dedicated to the development and growth of the small business sector. SBDC are proud to sponsor the 2014 Belmont Business Awards which recognise and acknowledge the very significant contribution made by small businesses to our economy and our community. Winner: Mini Care Mates Accepted by: Margaret Heaton YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARD Sponsor: Business News Presented By: Charlie Gunningham, Chief Operating Officer, Business News Business News aims to be the best news and information service, providing the insights, connection and opportunities of doing business in the nation’s most successful economy. They achieve this through an editorial team that is committed to delivering quality and trusted news and information and engaging with the full range of business sectors in the WA economy via print and digital platforms. Winner: Ami McDonald, La Paleta Accepted by: Ami McDonald BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD Sponsors: Business & Professional Women of Western Australia &                    BPW Business Incubator ONLINE Training & Mentoring Project Presented By: Kate Waters, President BPW WA BPW Western Australia is part of a global network of Business & Professional Women that makes real differences in women’s lives by creating awareness, leading discussion and driving change.  Their focus is on issues that affect women and work including equal access to education and training and they recognise business excellence.  Members give their time and passion to support various campaigns and run projects that are good for women and the world.  BPW are proudly supporting the BPW Business Incubator ONLINE Training & Mentoring Project which a specialist business improvement program that provides ONLINE support to women owner/managers in small businesses across Australia and beyond. Winner: Bianca Chater, Talent Co. Dance & Entertainment Accepted by: Bianca Chater Winner: Michael Keil, michaelkeil.com Accepted by: Michael Keil Michael Keil has developed a team that stands apart as REIWA’s number one Perth selling team in Western Australia with a key focus on the Belmont, Victoria Park and South Perth districts. Michael Keil, director of the company started in real estate at the age of 18 and has always placed a high focus on servicing buyers. Michael has a qualified database of buyers with over $950 million to invest, resulting in most of his properties selling within just 2-3 short weeks. Michael attributes his success to continued hard work and creating positive relationships. ______________________________________________________________________________ FASHION INDUSTRY AWARD Sponsor: TCF Australia Presented By: Lisa Garside, Board Member, TCF WA & TCF Australia The Textile Clothing and Footwear Resource Centre of Western Australia Inc., is a not-for-profit national support centre for the fashion and TCFL industries providing support and specialised resources, services and training. From its headquarters in Belmont, WA, TCF Australia is acknowledged as a role model resource centre and assists thousands though it’s online training & mentoring, global linkages and overseas trade mission opportunities. Winner: Pierrot’s Hair Studio Accepted by: Julie Jeffery, Pierrot’s Hair Studio Pierrot’s Hair Studio are a team of hair stylists that are passionate, respectful and positively driven to appreciate individual needs to help people look and feel their absolute best. Their mission is to: inspire and encourage one’s individuality and originality; embrace mastery through perpetual knowledge; constantly surpass expectations; and nurture self and others. Pierrot’s Hair Studio is an Aveda concept salon and has salons in both Mt. Lawley and Kalamunda. ______________________________________________________________________________ WA RACING INDUSTRY AWARD Sponsor: Racebreed Australia Presented By: Marjorie Charleson, Racebreed Australia RACEBREED AUSTRALIA was for ten years the ONLY commercially independent publication based in Western Australia promoting the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry through newsagents and subscribers across Australia and into New Zealand. Other WA publications were “house magazines” produced by local industry associations for the local market.  Racebreed was previously a three-time winner of the Belmont Small Business Awards in the Categories of Tourism, Marketing and the initial Racing Industry Award before becoming a sponsor of the latter category.   Marjorie Charleson has been the sole proprietor, publisher and editor of the magazine since 1998 when it appeared as Racing West prior to the name change in 2000. RACEBREED was inducted into the Belmont Small Business Awards HALL OF FAME in 2011 Winner:Gannon’s Accepted by: Valerie Gannon MOST INNOVATIVE BUSINESS Sponsor: Computer Consultant Professionals Presented by Tim Harrison, Technical Operations Manager Computer Consultant Professionals is a Belmont based tech support and service company that started in 2001. Last financial year they helped more than 400 companies around Australia. Computer Consultant Professionals can provide you with reliable hardware, software and support needed in your business. The staff at Computer Consultant Professionals  are dedicated to providing friendly and helpful service and reliable IT solutions. Winner:  OdaTech Accepted by: Ivan de Souza BUSINESS MIGRANT OF THE YEAR AWARD Sponsor: Australian Asian Association of WA Presented By: Vice President Mr Mel Fialho, Australia Asia Association  The Australian Asian Association is one of Western Australia’s premier ethnic conglomerate bodies, providing rent free accommodation to 17 of their ethnic conglomerate associations from Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe in their current building on Stirling Street. The building is used for services by the Chilean, Thai and Filipino Consul Generals. This building has a major and a minor function centre which are in constant use. The Australian Asian Association provides a range of services to their clients including Training, Legal Advice, Immigration Advice and Case Management, Welfare, Emergency Relief, Aged Care under the Community Aged Care Packages and Health and Community Care and an Ethnic Secretariat that provides amongst its many services, help to new and emerging groups in preparing their constitutions and registration. The membership and services continue to grow in geometrical proportions as evident from tonight’s function. Winner: Jamie Vine, Liberty Executive Offices Accepted by: Paul Miller, Liberty Executive Offices on behalf of Jamie Vine Jamie Vine, CEO of Liberty Executive Offices arrived from the UK in July of 2010 with his young family, and heavily pregnant wife. After a promised job unfortunately fell through, he set up his own small business. He quickly established a gap in the market by discovering some other serviced office operators were providing a sub-standard service. It took five months to secure funding, but he successfully set up his own business in 2011 and hasn’t looked back! ____________________________________________________________________________ INTERNATIONAL TRADE AWARD   Sponsor: BEC Global Presented By: Cassie Rowe, Chair, Belmont BEC International trade of goods and services around the world is a challenge for small business owners searching for new markets, clients or suppliers in this fast changing global economy. BEC Global via various projects assists small businesses to quickly tap into online buyers, and stay ahead and cope with the multiple demands of exporting and importing, various time zones, hemispheres and cultures. BEC Global helps provide global linkages and supply chain connections between countries such as Hong Kong, China, India, Korea and Taiwan. BEC Global is connected to various United Nations, International Trade Centre and APEC initiatives. Winner: Supercrane Engineered Lifting Technology Accepted by: Malav Oza, PKF Lawler on behalf of Gerry McLernon, Supercrane ENTERPRISE OF THE YEAR Sponsor: Watering Concepts Presented By: Bev Poor, Managing Director, Watering Concepts Watering Concepts is a Western Australian owned company with a 34 year record of service within the community. Watering Concepts designs, supplies and services systems for water-based operations, including process water for mining, chemical applications, industrial waste applications and for use within the water utilities system. They can assist with designing new projects or building and supplying customised control valves for existing systems; provide on-site or workshop repairs/refits for existing equipment dealing with control of flow, pressure, quality and distribution of solutions; provide access to spare parts and repairs to most brands of filters, control valves and flow meters, to maintain their reputation as Problem Solvers for Water Distribution Operations.  They can also provide on-site training sessions for mine-site field operators to help reduce downtime and increase productivity. Winner: Compu-Stor Accepted by: Robert Manford BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR Sponsor: Belmont BEC Presented By:  Louise Percy, Patron, Belmont BEC Belmont Business Enterprise Centre known as the Belmont BEC is a non-profit community based organisation established, in 1994, to assist in the growth and development of small business. Over the last 20 years the centre has originated a large range of well-known projects and programs for the benefit of its small business clients that have included Belmont Small Business Awards, Designedge Innovation Festival, Multicultural Business Support Services, WA Racing Industry Project. The Belmont BEC is also an industry specialist on creative industry, fashion and TCFL industries. Winner: Andrew Herrmann, Access 1 Security Systems Accepted by: Teresa Herrmann on behalf of Andrew Herrmann Founding sole director of Access 1 Security Systems Andrew Hermann has been in the security industry for over 20 years. Andrew and his business have received many positive testimonials over that time from customers raving about the service they have received. Andrew’s top three business tips are perseverance, focus and networking. The main services that Access 1 Security Systems offer are alarm systems, closed circuit television systems, manpower services and they also manufacturer and import security products. JUDGES AWARD                Sponsor: Belmont BEC & TCFWA Presented By Jasmyn Mumme, Vice Chair, Belmont BEC The Judges Award is awarded to a business entry that the team of Judges believes is a stand out – but that might not fit into one specific category. Congratulations to this year’s winner. Winner:  Res-Q Accepted by: Nick Shmakov, Managing Director Res-Q offer 24 hour per day IT solutions via their team of mobile IT Engineers with an amazing managed service that takes all the headache out of IT. Res-Q learned that 83% of their customers required a simple ‘How-To’ session to solve their problems, and went about creating a chat assistant program so that technicians could quickly help them with their problem. Their mission is to give Your Business the tailored solution that doesn’t break the bank while putting Your Business one step ahead of your competitors. The RES-Q motto is “Predict and prevent rather than learn the hard way”. HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Sponsor:  Belmont BEC & Green Promotions Presented by: Carol Hanlon, CEO, Belmont BEC & TCFWA The Belmont Business Enterprise Centre inducts local small business or individuals into the Belmont Small Business Awards Hall of Fame when they have demonstrated business excellence, leadership and community contribution to the region over a number of years. In this the 21^st Year of the Belmont Small Business Awards, Belmont BEC is inducting a number of worthy winners Our congratulations go to 5 inductees – ·         OdaTech Pty Ltd – winners in 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2014 ·         Express-Link Pty Ltd – winners 1999, 2005, 2007 ·         A.P.S. Rewinds & Sales – winners in 2009, 2012 and 2014 ·         Compu-Stor – was a winner in the inaugural Belmont Small Business awards in 1994, then again in 2007, 2012 and 2014 ·         Perth Expo Hire & Furniture Group – winners in 1998, 1999, 2003