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SUMMARY:WA Seafood Industry Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:The WA Seafood Industry Awards\, presented by the Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC)\, stand as a prestigious celebration of excellence within Western Australia’s dynamic seafood sector\, spanning 15 significant categories. \nThese Awards serve to showcase the remarkable accomplishments of the WA seafood industry\, shedding light on its invaluable contributions to the local economy and communities. Furthermore\, they recognise the unwavering dedication and professionalism of our fishermen and women\, who provide some of the world’s finest seafood to local\, national\, and international markets. \nThis event stands as the premier gathering in WA\, singularly dedicated to promoting our thriving sustainable seafood industry. Held biennially\, it emerges as the largest seafood industry event in the region\, attracting up to 400 attendees to a grand gala. This event also receives substantial visibility\, reaching out to a vast audience of up to 10\,000 industry participants. \nIn 2026\, this event will once again bring together a diverse array of stakeholders from the seafood and fishing sectors. This exclusive evening welcomes the leading figures in the industry\, from commercial fishers and aquaculturists to retailers\, processors\, exporters\, wholesalers\, and restaurateurs. Additionally\, it fosters connections with essential government and environmental agencies\, media channels\, and connoisseurs of gastronomy. \nA special highlight is that winners in 14 award categories gain automatic entry into the Australian Seafood Industry Awards\, to be held in conjunction with the 2026 Seafood Directions Conference in Sydney. The WA-only Deckhand Award\, created to recognise and reward the contributions and achievements of those working at the forefront of our industry\, will also be continuing in 2026. \nDownload your submission information and application form here. \nYou can find out more about the awards and download a sponsorship prospectus here.
URL:https://www.wafic.org.au/event/wa-seafood-industry-awards-2026/
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SUMMARY:2024 State Seafood Awards
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe WA Seafood Industry Awards\, presented by the Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC)\, stand as a prestigious celebration of excellence within Western Australia’s dynamic seafood sector\, spanning 14 significant categories. \nThese Awards serve to showcase the remarkable accomplishments of the WA seafood industry\, shedding light on its invaluable contributions to the local economy and communities. Furthermore\, they recognize the unwavering dedication and professionalism of our fishermen and women\, who provide some of the world s finest seafood to local\, national\, and international markets. \nThis event stands as the premier gathering in WA\, singularly dedicated to promoting our thriving sustainable seafood industry. Held biennially\, it emerges as the largest seafood industry event in the region\, attracting up to 450 attendees to a grand gala. This event also receives substantial visibility\, reaching out to a vast audience of up to 10\,000 industry participants. \nIn 2024\, this event will once again bring together a diverse array of stakeholders from the seafood and fishing sectors. This exclusive evening welcomes the leading figures in the industry\, from commercial fishers and aquaculturists to retailers\, processors\, exporters\, wholesalers\, and restaurateurs. Additional\, it fosters connections with essential government and environmental agencies\, media channels\, and connoisseurs of gastronomy. \nA special highlight is that winners in 13 award categories gain automatic entry into the Australian Seafood Industry Awards\, to be held in conjunction with the 2024 Seafood Directions Conference in Hobart. The WA-only Deckhand Award\, created to recognize and reward the contributions and achievements of those working at the forefront of our industry\, will also be continuing in 2024.  \nAWARD CATEGORIES \nTo showcase the WA Seafood industry\, we are seeking outstanding candidates in the following 14 categories: \n1. SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AWARD (Sponsored by Endeavour Foods) \nPresented to a restaurant that has demonstrated excellence in consistently serving customers with quality seafood\, providing them with an overall positive seafood dining experience\, and has contributed substantially towards a positive public profile for the seafood industry. \n2. TAKE-AWAY FISH AND CHIPS AWARD (Sponsored by Bendotti Exporters Pty Ltd) \nPresented to a take-away food outlet that has demonstrated excellence in consistently providing customers with quality seafood\, and has contributed substantially towards a positive public profile for the seafood industry \n3. SEAFOOD INDUSTRY PRODUCER AWARD  (Sponsored by Western Rock Lobster Council) \nPresented to a seafood primary producer that has demonstrated excellence in the sustainable production of quality seafood through innovation in fishing or aquaculture practices\, and that has contributed substantially towards a positive public profile for the seafood industry. \n4. SEAFOOD BUSINESS (LARGE) AWARD (Sponsored by Baker Refrigeration) \nPresented to a seafood business employing the equivalent of ten (10) or more full time staff involved in any segment of the supply chain that has demonstrated business growth; innovation; excellence in product\, service and marketing; and has contributed substantially towards a positive public profile for the seafood industry. \n5. SEAFOOD BUSINESS (SMALL) AWARD (Sponsored by Francis A Jones) \nPresented to a seafood business employing less than the equivalent of ten (10) full time staff involved in any segment of the supply chain that has demonstrated business growth; innovation; excellence in product\, service and marketing; and has contributed substantially towards a positive public profile for the seafood industry. \n6. HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARD (Sponsored by Sea Harvest) \nPresented to an entity that has demonstrated excellence in developing and undertaking a workplace health and safety activity that has contributed substantially towards improving the health and safety record of the seafood industry. \n7. RESEARCH\, DEVELOPMENT & EXTENSION AWARD [Sponsored by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation} \nPresented to an entity that has demonstrated excellence in developing and undertaking research\, development and extension activity that has contributed substantially towards a sustainable and profitable seafood industry. \n8. ENVIRONMENT AWARD (Sponsored by Ward Packaging) \nPresented to an entity that has demonstrated excellence in developing and undertaking an environmental activity that has contributed substantially towards protecting or rehabilitating aquatic environments\, or reducing adverse seafood industry impacts on the environment. \n9. PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT AWARD (Sponsored by Chevron Australia) \nPresented to an entity that has demonstrated excellence in developing and undertaking a people development activity that has contributed substantially towards a higher performing and diverse workforce for the seafood industry. \n10. SEAFOOD INDUSTRY PROMOTION AWARD [Sponsored by Aquarius Lawyers] \nPresented to an individual or entity that has demonstrated excellence in developing and undertaking a promotion activity that has contributed substantially towards improving the public profile of seafood and/or the seafood industry.  Media organisations\, or individual journalists\, are also encouraged to apply. \n11. SEAFOOD EXPERIENCE AWARD (Sponsored by Austral Fisheries) \nPresented to an entity that has demonstrated excellence in developing and undertaking a positive\, educative seafood experience activity with opportunities to consume Australian seafood\, and has contributed substantially towards a positive public profile for the seafood industry.  The experience may involve\, but not limited to\, seafood cooking\, trails\, tours and festivals. \n12. YOUNG ACHIEVERS AWARD (Sponsored by Woodside Energy) \nPresented to a person\, under 35 years of age\, who has demonstrated that he/she has made a positive difference to the seafood industry\, and has the potential to continue to develop as an effective and respected seafood industry leader. (This can be awarded only once to any one individual). \n13. MICHAEL AND PATRICIA KAILIS LEADERSHIP AWARD (Sponsored by MG Kailis Group) \nPresented to a person who has made a substantial positive difference to the seafood industry over at least twenty years often beyond the bounds of the person’s enterprise or employment.  The person has been highly effective and is a respected seafood industry leader. (This can be awarded only once to any one individual). \n14. DECKHAND AWARD (Sponsored by Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development) \n(WA accredited award only)  \nPresented to those who have demonstrated ongoing passion\, commitment and a willingness to take on challenges that make a positive contribution to the seafood industry. This person\, through their enthusiasm and sustainability conscious work ethic on deck will be awarded for their efforts to develop as an effective and respected seafood industry member. \nAPPLY NOW\nPlease download the Application Package to obtain further information on judging criteria and guidelines for entry\, and be sure to also download and complete the Entry Form to accompany your submission. \nSubmission must be received no later than 5pm Friday 1 March 2024 (electronic submissions preferred). \nIf you require further information or assistance in meeting any of these requirements\, please contact: \nCraig Sinclair\nWA Fishing Industry Council\ncraig.sinclair@wafic.org.au or phone (08) 9432 7777. \nTHE EVENT\nThe 2024 event aspires to be bigger and better than ever before\, offering a culinary extravaganza celebrating the ocean’s bounty with an array of food theatre displays and delectable creations. Featuring the finest Western Australian seafood\, this gastronomic journey will be curated by highly esteemed seafood chefs as well as a selection of local producers. These culinary artists\, armed with their expert knowledge and precision\, will transform the region’s bountiful seafood offerings into a symphony of flavours and artistic presentations. With a deep appreciation for the ocean’s gifts\, these chefs will craft dishes that not only tantalize the taste buds but also celebrate the rich maritime heritage of Western Australia\, ensuring that attendees embark on a culinary journey like no other. \nThese culinary maestros include; \n\nBrad Adams\, Rare Foods Australia – Producer Chef\nLiam Atkinson\, Le Rebelle & Bar Rogue\nDamien Bell\, Bellbuoy Seafoods – Producer Chef\nScott Bridger\, Bib & Tucker\nSteven Finch\, Indigo Oscar\nNeil Forbes\, Black Pearl Oyster Shucking\nDanny Matthews\, The Seasonal Brewing Co\nLeigh Nash\, Norfolk Hotel\nLeigh Power\, Shui Subiaco\nNavarre Top\, Double Rainbow Eating House\nSam Vial\, Wollaston Fish & Chips\nChase Weber\, Gorilla BBQ & Consultant to Kaarla Restaurant – Singapore\n\nThe WA Seafood Industry Awards 2024 \nTime:  6pm until late\nDate: Friday\, 3 May 2024\nVenue:  Esplanade Hotel Fremantle\, Cnr Marine Terrace & Essex Street\, Fremantle\nCost: $120 per person (Early bird) or $140 per person (for tickets purchased after 1 March 2024)\, plus Eventbrite booking fees.  Tickets include an array of seafood culinary delights as well as a four-hour beer\, wine and soft drinks package. \nDress: (Men) Suit and tie (Women) Cocktail wear \nPlease visit the EVENTBRITE website to purchase tickets to the event. \n\n  \n\nSPONSORSHIP\nSponsorship opportunities are available\, please view our Sponsorship Prospectus or alternatively contact: \nSusan Bell\nMarketwise Marketing & Communications\nE: marketwisemc@bigpond.com\nT: 041 994 4088 \n\nSPONSORS/partners\n\n\n\n\nGold SPONSOR \n\n\n Gold sponsor \n  \n\n\nSILVER SPONSOR \n\n\n\n\nSilver Sponsor \n  \n\n\nSEAFOOD RESTAURANT AWARD \n \n \n\nTAKE-AWAY FISH AND CHIPS AWARD \n\n\n\n\nSEAFOOD INDUSTRY PRODUCER AWARD \n\n\n SEAFOOD BUSINESS (LARGE) AWARD \n  \n  \n\n\nSEAFOOD BUSINESS (SMALL) AWARD \n  \n\n\n\n\nHealth and SAFETY AWARD \n\n \n\nRESEARCH\, DEVELOPMENT & EXTENSION AWARD \n  \n\n\nENVIRONMENT AWARD \n  \n\n\n\n\nPEOPLE DEVELOPMENT AWARD \n\n\nSEAFOOD INDUSTRY PROMOTION AWARD \n  \n\n\nSEAFOOD EXPERIENCE AWARD \n\n \n\n\n\nYOUNG ACHIEVERS AWARD \n\n\nMICHAEL and patricia KAILIS LEADERSHIP AWARD \n\n \n\nDECKHAND AWARD \n\n\n\n\n\nPRODUCE Contributor Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wafic.org.au/event/2024-state-seafood-awards/
LOCATION:Esplanade Hotel\, Fremantle\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Australian Fishing Industry Council":MAILTO:admin@wafic.org.au
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SUMMARY:WAFIC 52nd AGM
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this Thursday\, 31 October\, will be an Open Industry Forum and WAFIC’s 52 Annual General (AGM) – held in Fremantle. \n1.30pm – Open Industry Forum \nAn opportunity for WAFIC members\, and industry representatives\, to hear first hand the future opportunities for the WA seafood sector. Hear directly from staff and WAFIC Board members. \n4:00pm – AGM \nWe wish to ensure that anyone that is eligible (members only) to cast a vote – gets the opportunity to do so. If you have not yet responded please advise your availability ASAP. \nIf you require more information\, about either the AGM or Open Industry Forum\, please email admin@wafic.org.au. Please note we will require registrations for both the Open Industry Forum and AGM.
URL:https://www.wafic.org.au/event/wafic-52nd-agm/
CATEGORIES:Festivals, Events and Sponsorships,Government Meetings,Industry Meetings,WAFIC Board Meetings
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CREATED:20191029T092526Z
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SUMMARY:WAFIC 52nd AGM & Open Industry Forum
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this Thursday\, 31 October\, will be an Open Industry Forum and WAFIC’s 52 Annual General (AGM) – held in Fremantle. \n1.30pm – Open Industry Forum \nAn opportunity for WAFIC members\, and industry representatives\, to hear first hand the future opportunities for the WA seafood sector. Hear directly from staff and WAFIC Board members. \n4:00pm – AGM \nWe wish to ensure that anyone that is eligible (members only) to cast a vote – gets the opportunity to do so. If you have not yet responded please advise your availability ASAP. \nIf you require more information\, about either the AGM or Open Industry Forum\, please email admin@wafic.org.au. Please note we will require registrations for both the Open Industry Forum and AGM.
URL:https://www.wafic.org.au/event/wafic-52nd-agm-open-industry-forum/
CATEGORIES:Festivals, Events and Sponsorships
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SUMMARY:2019 STATE SEAFOOD AWARDS
DESCRIPTION:The Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) is delighted to host the WA Seafood Industry Awards in 2019\, recognising excellence in the State’s vibrant seafood industry. \nThe Awards showcase the WA seafood industry\, its value to the State economy\, its professionalism and its commitment to supplying some of the finest seafood in the world to local\, national and international markets. They also encourage industry participants and celebrate their many and varied achievements. \nThe Awards are now open to all sectors of WA’s seafood and fishing industry including fishers\, processors\, exporters\, seafood wholesalers\, retailers\, aquaculture producers and also individuals and businesses involved in research\, development\, safety and training. \nWinners of thirteen of the award categories will receive automatic entry into the Australian Seafood Industry Awards which will be held in Melbourne in conjunction with the 2019 Seafood Directions Conference on the 9-11 October.  As a new category in 2019\, the Deckhand Award\, is a WA only accredited Award.  This Award has been established to recognise and reward the contributions and achievements of those at the coal-face of our industry. \nWe welcome and encourage your participation as an entrant and/or to nominate an outstanding industry participant as a potential award winner. Applications to become a 2019 sponsor have now closed. We thank our 2019 sponsors and note below full details of each award category sponsor and businesses contributing produce.  \n\nAWARD CATEGORIES \nthe WA Seafood industry will be showcased in the following 14 categories:\n1. SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: Endeavour Foods  \nPresented to a restaurant that has demonstrated excellence in consistently serving customers with quality seafood\, and providing them with an overall positive seafood dining experience. \n2. PEOPLE’S CHOICE FISH AND CHIPS AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: BENDOTTI EXPORTERS  \nChosen by consumers\, this award will be presented to a take-away food outlet that has demonstrated excellence in consistently providing customers with quality seafood. As part of the Australian Fish and Chips Awards\, fish and chips lovers across Australia will be able to nominate and vote for their favourite outlet via social media. Votes for each outlet will be shown on a leader board at www.fishandchipsawards.com.au. \n3. FISH AND CHIPS AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: sea Harvest  \nAs part of the Australian Fish and Chips Awards\, secret-shopping Award judges will visit and review the top rating premises.  This award will be presented to a take-away food outlet that has demonstrated excellence in consistently providing customers with quality seafood.  Choice Award category. \n4. SEAFOOD INDUSTRY PRODUCER AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: Department of Primary Industries  \nPresented to a seafood primary producer with demonstrated excellence in the sustainable production of quality seafood through innovation in fishing or aquaculture practices\, and that has contributed substantially towards a positive public profile for the seafood industry. \n5. SEAFOOD BUSINESS (LARGE) AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: FRANCIS A JONES  \nPresented to a seafood business employing the equivalent of ten (10) or more full time staff involved in any segment of the supply chain that has demonstrated business growth\, innovation\, excellence in product\, service and marketing\, and that has contributed substantially towards a positive public profile for the seafood industry. \n6. SEAFOOD BUSINESS (SMALL) AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: Bailey’s Marine Fuels  \nPresented to a seafood business employing less than the equivalent of ten full time staff involved in any segment of the supply chain that has demonstrated business growth\, innovation\, excellence in product\, service and marketing\, and that has contributed substantially towards a positive public profile for the seafood industry. \n7. SAFETY AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: Geraldton Fishermen’s Co Op \nPresented to an entity that has demonstrated excellence in developing and maintaining a culture of safety that has contributed substantially towards improving the safety record of the seafood industry. \n8. RESEARCH\, DEVELOPMENT & EXTENSION AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: Santos  \nPresented to an entity that has demonstrated excellence in developing and undertaking a research\, development and extension activity that has contributed substantially towards a sustainable and profitable seafood industry. \n9. ENVIRONMENT AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: WOODSIDE  \nPresented to an entity that has demonstrated excellence in developing and undertaking an environmental activity that has contributed substantially towards protecting or rehabilitating aquatic environments\, or reducing adverse seafood industry impacts on the environment. \n10. PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: INPEX  \nPresented to an entity that has demonstrated excellence in developing and undertaking a people development activity that has contributed substantially towards a higher performing workforce for the seafood industry. \n11. SEAFOOD INDUSTRY PROMOTION AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: BAKER REFRIGERATION  \nPresented to an individual or entity that has demonstrated excellence in developing and undertaking a promotion activity that has contributed substantially towards improving the public profile of seafood and/or the commercial seafood industry.  Media organisations or individual journalists are also encouraged to apply. \n12. YOUNG ACHIEVERS AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: CONOco PHILLIPS \nPresented to a person\, under 35 years of age\, who has demonstrated that he or she has made a positive difference to the seafood industry\, and has the potential to continue to develop as an effective and respected seafood industry leader. \n13. MICHAEL KAILIS LEADERSHIP AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: MG KAILIS GROUP \nPresented to a person who has demonstrated that he or she has made a substantial positive difference to the seafood industry over at least twenty years\, and who has been a highly effective and respected seafood industry leader. (This can be awarded only once to any one individual). \n14. DECKHAND AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: AUSTRAL FISHERIES  \n(WA accredited award only)  \nPresented to those who have demonstrated ongoing passion\, commitment and a willingness to take on challenges that make a positive contribution to the seafood industry. This person\, through their enthusiasm and sustainability conscious work ethic on deck will be awarded for their efforts to develop as an effective and respected seafood industry member. \n\n APPLY NOW\nPlease download the Nomination Package to obtain further information on judging criteria and guidelines for entry. \nPlease also download and complete the Entry Form to accompany your submission. \nSubmission must be received no later than 5pm Friday 31 May 2019 (electronic submission preferred). \nIf you require further information or assistance in meeting any of these requirements\, please contact \nGeorgia Callander \nWA Fishing Industry Council \nE:  admin@wafic.org.au \nP: (08) 9432 7777 \n  \n\nTHE EVENT\nWA Seafood Industry Awards 2019 \nThe 2019 event endeavours to be bigger and better than ever before\, promising to deliver a “Seafood Spectacular” of food theatre displays and gastronomical delights using local seafood and delivered by highly regarded Western Australian seafood chefs including; \n\nGurpreet Bagga (Sauma Northbridge)\nNaomi Bulner (Steve’s Fine Food)\nNeil Forbes (Black Pearl Oyster Shucking)\nDon Hancey (WA Food Ambassador & WAFIC Seafood Ambassador)\nGord Kahle (Cook & Mason)\nStuart Laws (Showcase Events WA)\nKenny McHardy (Manuka Woodfire Kitchen)\nMelissa Palinkas (Young George)\nBrendan Pang (2018 MasterChef Australia Contestant)\nAlejandro Saravia (Uma)\nNic Wood (Santini Bar & Grill)\n\nTime:  6pm until late \nDate: Thursday\, 25 July 2019 \nVenue:  Esplanade Hotel Fremantle\, Cnr Marine Terrace & Essex Street\, Fremantle \nCost: $85 per person (Early bird) or $95 per person (after 31 May 2019) \nTickets can be purchased online from Eventbrite: \nwaseafoodawards2019.eventbrite.com.au \nDress: (Men) Suit and tie (Women) Cocktail wear \nPlease visit the EVENTBRITE website to purchase tickets to the event. \n\n  \n\nSPONSORS\n\n\n\nGold event sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsilver event sponsors\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDECKHAND AWARD\nSEAFOOD BUSINESS (SMALL) AWARD\nSEAFOOD RESTAURANT AWARD\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFish and Chips Award\nENVIRONMENT AWARD\nSEAFOOD INDUSTRY PRODUCER AWARD\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYOUNG ACHIEVERS AWARD\nPEOPLE’S CHOICE FISH AND CHIPS AWARD\n SEAFOOD BUSINESS (LARGE) AWARD\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMICHAEL KAILIS LEADERSHIP AWARD\n SAFETY AWARD\n PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT AWARD\n\n\n\n  \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSEAFOOD INDUSTRY PROMOTION AWARD\nRESEARCH\, DEVELOPMENT & EXTENSION AWARD\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nPRODUCE Contributor Sponsors \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nLeeman fish & Chips \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.wafic.org.au/event/2019-state-seafood-awards/
LOCATION:Esplanade Hotel\, Fremantle\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festivals, Events and Sponsorships
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Australian Fishing Industry Council":MAILTO:admin@wafic.org.au
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SUMMARY:2019 State Seafood Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) is delighted to host the WA Seafood Industry Awards in 2019\, recognising excellence in the State’s vibrant seafood industry. \nThe Awards showcase the WA seafood industry\, its value to the State economy\, its professionalism and its commitment to supplying some of the finest seafood in the world to local\, national and international markets. They also encourage industry participants and celebrate their many and varied achievements. \nThe Awards are now open to all sectors of WA’s seafood and fishing industry including fishers\, processors\, exporters\, seafood wholesalers\, retailers\, aquaculture producers and also individuals and businesses involved in research\, development\, safety and training. \nWinners of thirteen of the award categories will receive automatic entry into the Australian Seafood Industry Awards which will be held in Melbourne in conjunction with the 2019 Seafood Directions Conference on the 9-11 October.  As a new category in 2019\, the Deckhand Award\, is a WA only accredited Award.  This Award has been established to recognise and reward the contributions and achievements of those at the coal-face of our industry. \nWe welcome and encourage your participation as an entrant and/or to nominate an outstanding industry participant as a potential award winner. Applications to become a 2019 sponsor have now closed. We thank our 2019 sponsors and note below full details of each award category sponsor and businesses contributing produce.  \n\nAWARD CATEGORIES \nTHE WA SEAFOOD INDUSTRY WILL BE SHOWCASED IN THE FOLLOWING 14 CATEGORIES:\n1. SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: ENDEAVOUR FOODS  \nPresented to a restaurant that has demonstrated excellence in consistently serving customers with quality seafood\, and providing them with an overall positive seafood dining experience. \n2. PEOPLE’S CHOICE FISH AND CHIPS AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: BENDOTTI EXPORTERS  \nChosen by consumers\, this award will be presented to a take-away food outlet that has demonstrated excellence in consistently providing customers with quality seafood. As part of the Australian Fish and Chips Awards\, fish and chips lovers across Australia will be able to nominate and vote for their favourite outlet via social media. Votes for each outlet will be shown on a leader board at WWW.FISHANDCHIPSAWARDS.COM.AU. \n3. FISH AND CHIPS AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: MARETERRAM  \nAs part of the Australian Fish and Chips Awards\, secret-shopping Award judges will visit and review the top rating premises.  This award will be presented to a take-away food outlet that has demonstrated excellence in consistently providing customers with quality seafood.  Choice Award category. \n4. SEAFOOD INDUSTRY PRODUCER AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES  \nPresented to a seafood primary producer with demonstrated excellence in the sustainable production of quality seafood through innovation in fishing or aquaculture practices\, and that has contributed substantially towards a positive public profile for the seafood industry. \n5. SEAFOOD BUSINESS (LARGE) AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: FRANCIS A JONES  \nPresented to a seafood business employing the equivalent of ten (10) or more full time staff involved in any segment of the supply chain that has demonstrated business growth\, innovation\, excellence in product\, service and marketing\, and that has contributed substantially towards a positive public profile for the seafood industry. \n6. SEAFOOD BUSINESS (SMALL) AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: BAILEY’S MARINE FUELS  \nPresented to a seafood business employing less than the equivalent of ten full time staff involved in any segment of the supply chain that has demonstrated business growth\, innovation\, excellence in product\, service and marketing\, and that has contributed substantially towards a positive public profile for the seafood industry. \n7. SAFETY AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: GERALDTON FISHERMEN’S CO OP \nPresented to an entity that has demonstrated excellence in developing and maintaining a culture of safety that has contributed substantially towards improving the safety record of the seafood industry. \n8. RESEARCH\, DEVELOPMENT & EXTENSION AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: SANTOS  \nPresented to an entity that has demonstrated excellence in developing and undertaking a research\, development and extension activity that has contributed substantially towards a sustainable and profitable seafood industry. \n9. ENVIRONMENT AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: WOODSIDE  \nPresented to an entity that has demonstrated excellence in developing and undertaking an environmental activity that has contributed substantially towards protecting or rehabilitating aquatic environments\, or reducing adverse seafood industry impacts on the environment. \n10. PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: INPEX  \nPresented to an entity that has demonstrated excellence in developing and undertaking a people development activity that has contributed substantially towards a higher performing workforce for the seafood industry. \n11. SEAFOOD INDUSTRY PROMOTION AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: BAKER REFRIGERATION  \nPresented to an individual or entity that has demonstrated excellence in developing and undertaking a promotion activity that has contributed substantially towards improving the public profile of seafood and/or the commercial seafood industry.  Media organisations or individual journalists are also encouraged to apply. \n12. YOUNG ACHIEVERS AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: COCONO PHILLIPS \nPresented to a person\, under 35 years of age\, who has demonstrated that he or she has made a positive difference to the seafood industry\, and has the potential to continue to develop as an effective and respected seafood industry leader. \n13. MICHAEL KAILIS LEADERSHIP AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: MG KAILIS GROUP \nPresented to a person who has demonstrated that he or she has made a substantial positive difference to the seafood industry over at least twenty years\, and who has been a highly effective and respected seafood industry leader. (This can be awarded only once to any one individual). \n14. DECKHAND AWARD – 2019 SPONSOR: AUSTRAL FISHERIES  \n(WA accredited award only)  \nPresented to those who have demonstrated ongoing passion\, commitment and a willingness to take on challenges that make a positive contribution to the seafood industry. This person\, through their enthusiasm and sustainability conscious work ethic on deck will be awarded for their efforts to develop as an effective and respected seafood industry member. \n\n APPLY NOW\nPlease download the NOMINATION PACKAGE to obtain further information on judging criteria and guidelines for entry. \nPlease also download and complete the ENTRY FORM to accompany your submission. \nSubmission must be received no later than 5pm Friday 31 May 2019 (electronic submission preferred). \nIf you require further information or assistance in meeting any of these requirements\, please contact \nGeorgia Callander \nWA Fishing Industry Council \nE:  ADMIN@WAFIC.ORG.AU \nP: (08) 9432 7777 \n  \n\nTHE EVENT\nWA Seafood Industry Awards 2019 \nThe 2019 event endeavours to be bigger and better than ever before\, promising to deliver a “Seafood Spectacular” of food theatre displays and gastronomical delights using local seafood and delivered by highly regarded Western Australian seafood chefs including; \n\nGurpreet Bagga (Sauma Northbridge)\nNaomi Bulner (Steve’s Fine Food)\nDon Hancey (WA Food Ambassador & WAFIC Seafood Ambassador)\nGord Kahle (Cook & Mason)\nStuart Laws (Showcase Events WA)\nKenny McHardy (Manuka Woodfire Kitchen)\nBrendan Pang (2018 Masterchef Contestant)\nMelissa Palinkas (Young George)\nAlejandro Saravia (Uma)\nNic Wood (Santini Bar & Grill)\n\nTime:  6pm until late \nDate: Thursday\, 25 July 2019 \nVenue:  Esplanade Hotel Fremantle\, Cnr Marine Terrace & Essex Street\, Fremantle \nCost: $85 per person (Early bird) or $95 per person (after 31 May 2019) \nTickets can be purchased online from Eventbrite: \nwaseafoodawards2019.eventbrite.com.au \nDress: (Men) Suit and tie (Women) Cocktail wear \nPlease visit the EVENTBRITE website to purchase tickets to the event. \n\n  \n\nSPONSORS\n\n\n\nGOLD EVENT SPONSOR\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSILVER EVENT SPONSORS\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDECKHAND AWARD\nSEAFOOD BUSINESS (SMALL) AWARD\nSEAFOOD RESTAURANT AWARD\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFISH AND CHIPS AWARD\nENVIRONMENT AWARD\nSEAFOOD INDUSTRY PRODUCER AWARD\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYOUNG ACHIEVERS AWARD\nPEOPLE’S CHOICE FISH AND CHIPS AWARD\n SEAFOOD BUSINESS (LARGE) AWARD\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMICHAEL KAILIS LEADERSHIP AWARD\n SAFETY AWARD\n PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT AWARD\n\n\n\n  \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSEAFOOD INDUSTRY PROMOTION AWARD\nRESEARCH\, DEVELOPMENT & EXTENSION AWARD\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nPRODUCE CONTRIBUTOR SPONSORS \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEEMAN FISH & CHIPS\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.wafic.org.au/event/2019-state-seafood-awards-2/
CATEGORIES:Festivals, Events and Sponsorships
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