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No.3  June, 2011  
   
  HKABA NSW Chapter opens its 2011 Business Awards with Food and Wine Appreciation Dinner on 20 May 2011  
     
  The Hong Kong-Australia Business Association (HKABA) NSW Chapter, an initiative set up by Hong Kong Trade Development Council will officially launch their annual Business Awards for 2011 on Friday 20 May at Le Montage in Sydney. The Awards are set to be officially launched by Mr. David Howard, General Manager National Operations of Austrade, Mr. Ling Guiru, Counsellor for Economic & Commercial Section of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Sydney and Mr. Steve Barclay, Director of HKETO, Government of the HKSAR.

It is designed to provide recognition and incentive to NSW individuals and companies who strive for excellence in all aspects of international trade between NSW and Hong Kong SAR/China. The Business Awards has become a prestigious event within the NSW business community since its inception in 2000.

Entrants will be competing in the following categories: Export of Goods/Services, Import of Goods/Services, Creative SME, and Contribution to Industry. In addition to these awards, there will be a Grand Winner inaugurated by the judging panel. The Judging Panel will be chaired by The Hon. Sir Laurence Street AC KCMG QC, with representations from the NSW Government, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Austrade, and HKABA NSW Chapter 2011-2012 Platinum Sponsors.

 
  Mr Peter Sinn, President of the HKABA NSW Chapter adds "Our Business Awards has grown to be one of the biggest in NSW over the past 12 years. Our Business Awards is a way of recognizing those hardworking entrepreneurs despite the difficult times. It's also a good way to increase your company profile through the various events and activities being held by HKABA-NSW throughout the year". Mr. Jonathan Yee, 2011 Chairman of the HKABA NSW Chapter Business Awards adds "After the Global Recession, year 2010 to 2011 poses a great opportunity to all the businesses in the world especially those in Australia where the recession is least affected. Small to medium enterprises have exhibited their competitiveness and resilience during the recession and it is their creativity, talent and hard work during the past year that we are looking to recognize via our Business Awards. Winning one of the Awards will certainly add value and prestige to your business profile."

Entering the 2011 Business Awards is easy and free. Please find more information at the Business Awards session of the website.

The HKABA NSW Chapter held its annual Food and Wine Appreciation Dinner following the Business Awards Official Launch. The event featured 6 Chinese courses with its matching Australian Wines. The Major Sponsors of the event were Volkswagen Australia and HSBC Australia. Hong Kong Tourism Board, Emperor's Garden and Chinatown Communications were the sponsors.



 
     
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