Last Friday Night, 26 of the state’s most outstanding businesses celebrated their last 12 months of achievements, winning awards at the South Australian Premier’s Business and Export Awards.
The awards ceremony, hosted by the South Australian Business Chamber in collaboration with the Government of South Australia, took place at the Adelaide Convention Centre. More than 600 business leaders gathered to recognise the accomplishments of local enterprises, in a night of glamour and celebration.
ASC – Large Business of the YearAward: sponsored by Wiltya Vari
From the moment ASC was established in 1985, it has proudly embraced the deeper purpose of enhancing Australia’s national security by enabling and supporting the Royal Australian Navy’s submarine capability and working to strengthen Australia’s sovereign defence industrial base. ASC most notably built Australia’s Collins Class submarines and have now been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build nuclear-powered submarines in Australia.
BioCina – Emerging Business of the Year Award: sponsored by William Buck
BioCina is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation with a rich history in providing end-to-end biologics solutions. BioCina offers process development and cGMP clinical and commercial manufacturing. Their vision is to be the most client-centric and reliable Biologics contract development and manufacturing organisation, accelerating therapies to market and enriching the lives of all stakeholders.
Celsus – ESG Business of the Year Award: sponsored by HLB Mann Judd
Celsus is responsible for managing the consortium that designed, financed, constructed and commissioned the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Celsus provides facility management with a patient-centric philosophy, which serves the growing needs of South Australians while setting the global benchmark for future hospitals. They are undertaking it with integrity, professionalism and collaboration to secure the best possible outcome for all South Australians.
Georgie Paws – Small Business of the Year Award: sponsored by Employers Mutual Limited
Georgie Paws was founded in 2016 and is dedicated to crafting luxurious dog accessories with a focus on sustainability. Georgie Paws isn’t just about crafting products; it’s about embracing a lifestyle of sustainability. From utilising solar energy and rainwater in the office, to crafting eco-friendly packaging from scrap leather — every aspect of Georgie Paws reflects a commitment to reducing waste and making a positive impact on the planet.
Lutheran Care – Not-for-Profit Business of the Year Award: sponsored by Star Pharmacy
Founded in 1969 Lutheran Care has always been champions of advocacy and equity, serving the needs and fighting for the rights of those who have fallen through the cracks of the system. Guided by faith and compassion, they are always listening, advocating and building stronger communities where people can belong and thrive.
MaxMine – Beyond Borders Business of the Year Award: sponsored byViterra
MaxMine was born through the need for smarter mining to improve operational efficiency. Backed by extensive knowledge in top-tier operational improvement firms and mining operations, they specialise in vehicle communications, data-intensive analytics and machine learning. MaxMine’s suite of products makes mine sites more efficient, safer, and environmentally sustainable.
QuantX Labs – Innovative Business of the Year Award: sponsored by the AusIndustry — Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Established in 2016, QuantX Labs is a world-leader in high-precision timing and quantum sensor technologies. QuantX Labs is on a mission to be a globally leading provider of precision and sensor technologies that enhance communication, navigation, computing and defence systems.
RAA – The Governor’s Award for Business Achievement in Gender Equity: sponsored by the Governor of South Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC
Since 1903, RAA has been passionate and proud to support members in South Australia and Broken Hill with trusted services in insurance, motoring, travel, home services and more. RAA’s support extends to delivering educational services for drivers, providing sponsorships and grants for community initiatives, and advocating on behalf of their members on matters of road safety, mobility and fuel pricing.
Rainy Day Recruitment – Indigenous Business of the Year Award: sponsored by The Circle
Rainy Day Recruitment is a majority indigenous-owned, Supply Nation Certified recruiting and advisory business that launched in 2020. Specialising in talent acquisition and employment solutions for ICT, Engineering, and Professional Services, Rainy Day Recruitment is on a mission to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce in these industries, advocating for ethical recruitment practices and aiming to create a more trustworthy recruitment industry.
Tindo Solar – Medium Business of the Year Award: sponsored by Careerlink People Solutions
Tindo is an Australian solar pioneer crafting top-tier solar panels designed to withstand the diverse and challenging conditions of the Australian climate. Founded in 2010, Tindo was established with a dream to create a high-quality solar solution that would contribute to the preservation of Australian manufacturing and play a pivotal role in fostering a sustainable future.
Viterra – Regional Business of the Year Award: sponsored by Electranet
Viterra connects Australian growers with domestic and international consumers through their world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network covering the entire supply chain from the farm gate through to delivering products to consumers in Australia and overseas.
Willoway Farming – Family Business of the Year Award: sponsored by Coopers Brewery Limited
Willoway Farming is part of the broader ‘Willoway Group”, an Australian family owned and operated aggregation of agricultural interests that span more than 943,000 hectares. Willoway Farming’s innovative and sustainable approach to farming has delivered lucerne seed yields higher than industry averages for more than 20 years, with the Group widely recognised as the most advanced and largest independent lucerne seed producer in the southern hemisphere.
Avance Clinical – International HealthExport Award: sponsored by CMAX Clinical Research
Avance Clinical is a full-service Contract Research Organization headquartered in Australia, with extensive operations across New Zealand, Asia, North America, and Europe. Specialising in world-class operations, Avance Clinical guides biotechs from early pre-clinical development through to late phase studies. With a focus on agility, innovation, and cost-effectiveness, Avance Clinical delivers fast results backed by robust, globally accepted data.
Balco Australia – Regional Exporter Award: sponsored by Regional Development Australia
Balco Australia is the driving force behind the Australian hay export industry. Their quality and procurement team, work hand in hand with growers to set the benchmark in quality standards across the industry. Their field and production team process hay from the most environmentally opportune growing regions in South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria. Through cultivating long-term relationships with growers, Balco Australia have secured exclusive access to the highest quality crops grown in the most ideal conditions in Australia.
Balco Australia – Sustainability and Green Economy Export Award: sponsored by Adelaide Airport
Balco Australia is the driving force behind the Australian hay export industry. Their quality and procurement team, work hand in hand with growers to set the benchmark in quality standards across the industry. Their field and production team process hay from the most environmentally opportune growing regions in South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria. Through cultivating long-term relationships with growers, Balco Australia have secured exclusive access to the highest quality crops grown in the most ideal conditions in Australia.
Fivecast – Advanced Technologies Export Award: sponsored by Department of State Development
Fivecast was founded in 2017 and is head quartered in Australia, as part of the Five Eyes alliance. Born out of the Data to Decisions Co-operative Research Centre, a unique collaboration between government agencies and world-leading research institutions, Fivecast open-source intelligence technology was developed specifically to meet the ongoing challenges facing the intelligence community.
Flinders University – International Education and Training Export Award: sponsored by Mayne Pharma
For over 50 years, Flinders University has been a centre of inspiring achievement: from its pioneering research and excellence in teaching to the positive impact it has in the communities it serves. Flinders University has developed a remarkable record of achievement across an impressive range of endeavour. Through the diverse efforts of an eclectic cohort of teachers, researchers and graduates, Flinders has exerted a profound and distinctive influence on society and in its various communities.
Green Gold Energy – Resources and Energy Export Award: sponsored by Zen Energy
Green Gold Energy, founded in 2017, specialises in developing, designing, constructing, and operating solar and sustainable energy projects. Green Gold Energy’s strong relationships with local governments and network providers help them continue to drive efforts in the field of renewable energy.
MaxM Skate – Emerging Exporter Export Award: sponsored by Morris Fine Food
MaxM Skate believes in combining cutting-edge med-tech, motivational psychology and innovative engineering to give everyone access to world-class rehabilitation. United by their mission to harness technology to accelerate patient recovery, the MaxM Skate team combine the precision of a surgeon with lived experience in elite sports and fierce advocacy for exceptional patient outcomes.
RDI Partners – Professional Services Export Award: sponsored by KPMG
RDI Partners is a leader in Australian Research & Development Tax and related global corporate services. RDI Partners handle all the complex nuances of the Research & Development Tax Incentive for both Australian technology developers and foreign owned groups that want to do Research & Development in Australia. More than just another corporate service provider, RDI Partners offers award winning, one-stop-shop expertise that grows into enduring partnerships.
REDARC Electronics – Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Export Award: sponsored by Export Finance Australia
REDARC has over 40 years’ experience in the research, design, development and manufacture of electronic voltage converters and associated products, inverters, power supplies, battery chargers, brake controllers and trailer braking products. Their goal is to ensure that their products and service is the benchmark by which the competition is measured.
Rising Sun Pictures – Creative Industries Export Award: sponsored by AEGEUS
Over the past two decades, Rising Sun Pictures has been delighting and inspiring audiences worldwide, by creating some of Hollywood’s most memorable screen moments. Rising Sun Pictures notable clients include Disney, Marvel, Warner Bros., Netflix, Amazon, and MGM, among many others. Its Adelaide studio is home to more than 240 crew who enjoy the advantage of being located in one of the world’s most liveable cities. Its sterling reputation, cemented by its creative leadership, has made it a trusted partner for studios and filmmakers worldwide.
SKDA Moto Creative – E‑Commerce Export Award: sponsored by Market Ease Digital
Driven by a combined passion for art and motorcycles, SKDA Moto Creative has become a global leader in the off-road motorcycles space over the last 15 years. SKDA Moto Creative specialise in producing vinyl graphics kits that enhance the visual appeal of their clients’ dirt bikes, while maintaining their unique and clean design styles, and premium branding. SKDA Moto Creative’s partnerships with companies such as Red Bull and FMF Racing, along with an extensive list of professional racing teams around the world, have helped them elevate to global success.
The Yoghurt Shop – Agribusiness, Food and Beverages Export Award: sponsored by Flinders Port Holdings
The Yoghurt Shop was founded in 2003 and is now one of the most popular and loved yoghurt brands across Australia serving over 25 million tubs of yoghurts to date. From humble beginnings at their Adelaide Central Market stall, the Yoghurt Shop now supplies yoghurt across 5 countries in over 2,000 retailers.
Treasury Premium Wine – South Australian Wine Export Award: sponsored by Department of State Development
Treasury Premium Wine is one of the world’s largest wine companies as they combine world-class winemaking with worldclass brand marketing. Treasury Premium Wine’s goal is to be the world’s most desirable luxury wine company – known for the experiences they create for their consumers, customers, partners, suppliers and people.
Wilco Technologies – Small Business Export Award: sponsored by The Advertiser
With nearly 40 years of experience in underground hard rock development mining, Wilco Technologies specialises in resin bolting, particularly in resin capsule installation, aiming to provide high-quality products that deliver effective solutions for underground strata control. Their Trajectaflex Resin Firing System was first tested at BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam mine site in February 2005, where it remains a standard practice. This innovation was driven by the need for enhanced efficiency and safety in resin set bolting cycle times.
