No.6 September, 2009  
   
  Hong Kong Australia Business Association - South Australian Chapter - Business Awards ~ 7th July 2009  
     
  The Hong Kong Australia Business Association - South Australian Chapter Inc., hosted a successful 2009 Annual Business Awards Dinner on Friday 7 August 2009 at the National Wine Centre.

The event was themed "Showcasing Leaders in South Australia's leaders in business, politics and sport". Three South Australian successful figures Senator Penny Wong (Federal Minister for Climate Change and Water), Peter Hanlon (Westpac Group Executive, Retail and Business Banking) and Mark Bickley (media and sports personality and now Assistant Coach of Adelaide Crows) spoke at a panel discussion facilitated by Kelly Nester of Channel 9 News.
 
     
  This years winners are as follows:  
  Entrepreneur of the year: Michael Higgs Junior  
  Exports of Services – mhm  
  Exports of Goods – Era Publications  
  Import of Goods – Design Initial  
     
  Ms Lorna Wong, Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office based in Sydney delivered an update about business opportunities in Hong Kong. Over 200 people attended the event including government representatives, business leaders and professionals from various industries.

The entertainment included an interview with the head chef of the National Wine Centre about the three course dinner (made from fresh South Australian local produce) served on the night and an exciting fashion parade featuring local design talent from the students of Adelaide Tafe.
 
 
 
 
     
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