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AIMEX TO AGAIN HOST THE AUSTRALIAN MARINE INDUSTRY EXPORT AWARDS IN 2010
25 February 2010
Followed on from the success of the 2009 Australian Marine Industry Export Awards AIMEX is proud to announce they will again be hosting and managing the 2010 Australian Marine Industry Export Awards. In 2009 the awards were a huge success with 26 applications and over 250 marine industry professionals and media in attendance at the awards presentation evening.
“These awards ensure that Australian marine industry manufacturers and service providers get the profile they deserve, not only in the domestic market but also in the international arena.” said MaryAnne Edwards, AIMEX Chief Executive.
The export awards brochure will be posted to Australian marine export companies and service providers within the next week and the application form is available on the AIMEX website, www.aimex.asn.au. Applications will close on Friday 14th May, 2010 giving members additional time this year to submit applications. The judges are currently being finalized and will be announced in the next month.
AIMEX has had an overwhelming response for sponsorship for the 2010 Awards and is delighted to announce four major sponsors and nine supporting sponsors. Major sponsors include Austrade, Department of Innovation, Industry, Science & Research (DIISR), FGI and Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Supporting sponsors include Exhibitek Displays, Go Boating Publications, Marine Business, MarineBusiness-World.com, Ocean Media, Powerboat-World.com, Sail-World.com, Shipmate Marine Directory and Ultimate Boating and Lifestyle Magazine.
AIMEX has improved the award category ‘Best Marine Industry Export Performance’ expanding it to include small, medium and large exporter. This now opens this category to a larger proportion of the industry.
Awards will be announced at the 2010 Club Marine/AIMEX networking function on Thursday 29th July at Harbours Edge Event Centre, Sydney (first evening of the Sydney International Boat Show). AIMEX Chief Executive MaryAnne Edwards said “we are thrilled to have Club Marine on board for the second consecutive year sponsoring this major event on the AIMEX events calendar.” Greg Fisher, CEO, Club Marine said “sponsorship of this event is another opportunity for Club Marine to support
For any further information on the 2010 Australian Marine Industry Export Awards, please contact marketing@aimex.asn.au or visit www.aimex.asn.au to download the application form.