
At the recent 2016 Australian Superyacht and Marine Export (ASMEX) conference and the annual Marine Export, Superyacht and Commercial Marine Awards, the Australian marine industry as a whole was praised for its business excellence and acumen.
But the annual award and event organisers, the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), identified some standout performers in our rebounding and restructured marine industry.
RIVERA WINS EXPORTER OF THE YEAR
For the second year in a row, luxury boat manufacturer Riviera took out the coveted Exporter of the Year Award along with the Export Marketing Strategy Award for their continued growth and their sharp marketing strategies.
"Even with the introduction of four new awards to recognise the commercial sector of the Australian Marine Industry, this year saw the highest number of entries in the awards’ 17 year history," AIMEX CEO Maryanne Edwards said.
Ms Edwards said that the entries were of such high calibre this year that several High Commendations were awarded. Palm Products were lauded for their innovation in manufacturing export products and Joy Weston Crew Pacific International was acknowledged as a service provider to the marine export sector.
MORE CHAMPIONS
Jeremy Spear of Spear Green Designs received recognition for his contribution to the commercial marine sector being awarded the Inaugural Industry Champion for the Commercial Sector.
Donna and Richard Morris were recognised as the 2016 Superyacht Industry Champions and the Amor Brothers, Carl and Grant, of Aqualuma were awarded the Industry Champions for the Marine Export Sector.
Alistair Murray of Ronstan, a globally personality, was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Riviera Australia: Exporter of the Year<br
The awards night was a true showcase of the best of what Australia has to offer and gave the ultimate recognition to these companies, said the ASMEX award event organisers.