Judges named for Australian export awards
By IBI Magazine
The judges of the 2010 Australian Marine Industry Export Awards have been named by the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) as John Savage, Ken Evans, Peter Ironmonger, Bob Basham and Ian Murray.
John Savage, manager of family-run JJ Savage & Sons for 20 years, has worked in all levels of manufacturing in both fibreglass and aluminium boat plants. He has a strong knowledge and background in marine exports.
Ken Evans is the original founder of Mercury Marine. His most recent role at the company was director of government liaison and training services for Australia, NZ & Pacific, until his retirement early this year.
Peter Ironmonger is a senior export adviser to exporters in the marine, automotive and other manufacturing sectors. Based in Sydney, he is a member of Austrade's Global Marine Industry Network and boasts over 16 years' experience assisting Australian exporters.
Bob Basham established Australian marine chandlery and accessory wholesaler RW Basham Pty Ltd in 1968 and has been a director of the Boating Industry Association of New South Wales since 1991.
Ian Murray is CEO and director of the Australian Institute of Export. He represents Australia's SME sector exporters to the Commonwealth and State Governments and manages a broad range of international trade education programmes.
The winners of this year's Australian Marine Industry Export Awards will be announced on July 29, the opening night of the Sydney International Boat Show. Judging will be conducted across five categories: Most innovative marine industry product or service; Most environmentally friendly marine industry exported product, service or company; Marine industry export industry champion; Best marine industry export performance; and Best marine industry export marketing strategy.
Aggregate scores from each company for these individual categories will be added together to determine the 2010 Marine Industry Exporter of the Year.
(10 March 2010)
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