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October 2 2024
6:30pm - 11:00pm
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre

Gladstone Engineering Alliance and Aestec Services are proud to present the annual GEA Industry Awards Night as our community celebrates the spirit of innovation, excellence and collaboration that is fostered within our highly competitive industry supply chain.

The GEA Industry Awards Night and Gala Dinner will take place at the Major Industry, Energy & Manufacturing Conference on Wednesday 2 October 2024.  

Industry Award Categories

THE SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARD

Awarded to an organisation that can demonstrate a sustained safety performance and/or culture in a workplace that incorporates both physical safety and mental wellbeing. To enter this category an organisation must demonstrate an outstanding safety level backed up by a prolonged period of injury-free work or a transformational turnaround in safety performance, and/or provide an example of a mental health initiative that improved their overall organisational safety culture.

THE FORTY CALIS MEMORIAL AWARD

Awarded to an entrepreneur in the engineering and support sectors that demonstrates vision. This award celebrates the success of founders who have a desire to leave a legacy as an industry supply chain leader. To enter this category an individual must hold a leadership role within their organisation and demonstrate how they have strived for excellence, driven performance, worked collaboratively, showed courage and respect, and have shaped the future of their organisation.

THE INNOVATOR AWARD

Awarded to an organisation that has demonstrated the most innovation in seeking out new opportunities for their business either through new products or services, diversification into new markets, or adapting to meet the current environment. This can include cultural and environmental requirements. To enter this category an organisation must demonstrate how they have replaced limitations with innovations.

THE WAYNE PEACHEY MEMORIAL AWARD

Awarded to an outstanding employee who demonstrates tenacity, dedication and loyalty. An individual that provides quality of service and goes above and beyond in their role. To enter this category an organisation must nominate an employee who has a demonstrated history of championing quality of service in product or service, and is a beacon to others within the organisation.

THE GEA INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME AWARD

Awarded to those outstanding individuals who can be held up as a pioneer of the Central Queensland industry supply chain business community. To enter this category organisations must nominate an outstanding individual who, through their exceptional work and achievements, has made a significant contribution to the Central Queensland industry supply chain sector, and a profound difference in the community they serve. Past recipients include Cyril Golding of Golding Contractors, Bob McCosker of McCosker Contracting, former Boyne Smelters Limited General Manager Joe Rea, and Colin Walz of the Walz Group.

THE BEALE CULTURE AWARD

Celebrating exceptional organisational culture, the Beale Culture Award recognises an organisation that demonstrates how they have successfully created an equal and inclusive workplace culture for their people and their business. To enter this category an employee or business owner should demonstrate how their organisation has undertaken a substantial initiative which has had a demonstrable impact on their business culture. Entrants should include achievements in areas including strategic alignment, leadership development, stakeholder engagement, improving communications and advancing innovation.

Industry Award Nominations are now open!

All businesses in Central Queensland’s industry supply chain, from engineers and manufacturers to product and service providers, are invited to enter the awards and gain recognition for their achievements. This is an opportunity for businesses of all sizes to present their successes to a diverse group of industry influencers, and be acknowledged by their peers. Nominations are now open! To learn more about the awards read our Award’s Nomination Guide.

To nominate complete the GEA 2024 Industry Awards Entry Form and submit to GEA before 4pm on 30 August 2024.

Nominations closed!

A big thank you to everyone who took the time to submit their nominations for our Industry Awards Night. Your enthusiasm and support make this event truly special. 

Master of Ceremonies

Pinky

Breakfast Radio Announcer at Triple M

Tickets

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$ 190
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Chris Bax Band

Chris Bax has been a consistent regular on the Central Queensland music scene for over 10 years, honing the craft mostly as a soloist.

 A tireless work ethic has earnt the Chris Bax show a strong reputation in the Central Queensland region. Momentum and word of mouth has continued to land the CHRIS BAX BAND all over QLD at some iconic events. 

At a CHRIS BAX BAND show you can be sure to have the night filled with sing along anthems along with all your favourite songs that will keep the party going.

The CHRIS BAX BAND will always deliver a high-energy, foot-stomping good time that’s guaranteed to leave audiences wanting more after the last note rings out.

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2022 Industry Awards and Gala Dinner Highlights

The Gladstone Engineering Alliance (GEA) Industry Awards is our community’s opportunity to celebrate the spirit of innovation, excellence and collaboration that is fostered within our highly competitive industry supply chain. Last year the awards were presented at the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre  on 6 October 2022.

We showcased excellence in business, and the significant contribution the supply chain makes to Central Queensland’s economy and community.

Congratulations to our

2022 Industry Awards Winners and Celebrants

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Les Salter

Hall of Fame

Paul Olsen

Forty Calis Memorial Awards

Brolga Cranes

Winfred Marsh

Wayne Peachey Memorial Award

Corporate Protection Agency

Santos GLNG

Safety Excellence Award

10 Year Membership Celebrants

2023 Industry Awards and Gala Dinner Photos

2020 Masters of Ceremony

Gladstone Resources

Triple M's

BANKSY & PINKY

Passionate about music, comedy, sport and everything that is Central Queensland, wake up with Banksy & Pinky each weekday from 6-9am. They’re the champions of everything CQ.

 

Pinky is a strong single mum leading a ‘mostly’ healthy and active lifestyle. She has a big heart but is a ‘takes no crap’ kinda’ gal. With a can do attitude she’s a bit of an over achiever and is here to support women and getting them living their best life in CQ.

 

Banksy loves music and performing in the local music scene. He has a strong family heart and is often stubborn and honestly a bit of a s#!t. He’s an old school rocker trying to survive these modern times. You can guarantee Banksy will find the punchline in anything.

 

When this pair come together, anything could happen! For your chance to win the best prizes, access the best of sport, and the globe’s favourite music artists, tune in to Banksy and Pinky on Triple M.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

7 Whales in Moscow

7 Whales in Moscow is a local band playing original music and covers of popular Aussierock songs from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and a few new ones!

Roger Stewardson on lead guitar, John Adie on drums, Col Sandiland on bass, Gaston Boulanger on harps, Fiona Hodge on keys, Chris Allen on the Flugel, Mark Lord on sax and Brent Lanzon as the awesome frontman on vocals. Trevor Long is the sound guru.

7 Whales in Moscow play all the pub favourites and a heap of bangers. They all have been playing for 20 years plus, and  now play for their enjoyment, and yours. If you fancy a foot tapping good time, they’ll provide the soundtrack.