Supply Nation’s annual Supplier Diversity Awards in Brisbane (Meanjin) proved a major success last week with 11 organisations rewarded for their success.

Connect 2024 held for the first time in Meanjin at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, saw over 200 businesses exhibiting at the tradeshow with more than 3500 participants travelling from all over Australia and overseas to attend the two-day event.

Supply Nation’s Chief Executive Officer, Kate Russell said the Supplier Diversity Awards were a way to support and recognise excellence amongst businesses that are committed to diversified procurement policies and the benefits of working with Indigenous businesses.

“Despite ongoing challenges including the outcome of last year’s Referendum, Indigenous businesses remain resilient, optimistic, and committed to their values, and this is driving growth and success,” Ms Russell said.

“The Supplier Diversity Awards honour organisations and individuals that are making a positive difference to prosperity and their communities, and that is something worth celebrating.”

The Awards honoured and recognisesd businesses, government agencies, not-for-profit organisations and individuals making a significant contribution to supplier diversity and excellence in driving a prosperous and vibrant Indigenous business sector.

THE AWARDS:
Certified Supplier of the Year
Sponsored by Telstra
Killara Services

Supplier Diversity Advocate of the Year
Sponsored by AusIndustry
Amanda Inman – Laing O’Rourke

Corporate Member of the Year
Sponsored by Ethan Indigenous
Laing O’Rourke

Indigenous Businesswoman of the Year
Sponsored by Westpac
Carol Vale – Murawin

Registered Supplier of the Year
Sponsored by BP
Printing with Purpose

Procurement Professional of the Year
Sponsored Killara Services
Ryan Sims – Laing O’Rourke

Government Member of the Year
Sponsored by Laing O’Rourke
Transport for New South Wales

Sam Tjengala Reuben Award Recognising Young
Entrepreneur of the Year
Sponsored by EY
Jasmine Newman – Killara Services

Indigenous Exporter of the Year
Sponsored by Austrade
Elephant in the Room Consulting

Supplier Diversity Partnership of the Year
Sponsored by ANZ
Kooya Fleet Solutions and Telstra

Dr Dean Jarrett Award recognising Outstanding
Impact
Sponsored by UGL
Amanda Inman