AbaF Partnership of the Year 2009
Bangarra Dance Theatre and Boral Limited
Boral's seven-year partnership with Bangarra enables the company to create new dance works every year, which are performed around the world. Bangarra tours its performances and workshops to locations where Boral's employees, families and clients can experience Bangarra's unique vision.
(Left to right) Mr Rod Pearse, CEO & Managing Director, Boral Limited; The Hon. Peter Garrett, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts; Mr Stephen Page, Artistic Director, Bangarra Dance Theatre. Photo: Andrew Lloyd Download high res photo
Richard Pratt Business Arts Leadership Award
Kerry Stokes AC
The owner of the Seven Network, Mr Stokes owns one of Australia's best private art collections. Among many arts roles he has served as chairman of the National Gallery of Australia (1996-2000), the Art Gallery of Western Australia and the Canberra Theatre Trust, and was a director of Sydney Dance Company.
(Left to right) The Hon Warwick Smith AM on behalf of Kerry Stokes AC; Presenter: Jeanne Pratt AC. Photo: Andrew Lloyd Download high res photo
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Arts Business Leadership Award
Robyn Archer AO
Robyn Archer is a singer, writer, director, artistic director, arts advocate and arts patron. Robyn has been artistic director of Melbourne International Arts Festival, Tasmania's Ten Days On The Island, and Adelaide Festival of the Arts and many other arts festivals. She has consistently advocated the need for arts companies to form long-term partnerships with the private sector.
(Left to Right) Presenter: Ms Julie Kantor, presenting the Award on behalf of her grandmother, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch; Ms Robyn Archer AO. Photo: Andrew Lloyd Download high res photo
Read the acceptance speech by Robyn Archer
Goldman Sachs JBWere Philanthropy Leadership Award
Philip Bacon AM
Brisbane art gallery owner Philip Bacon has been an influential supporter of the arts for more than 30 years, and his personal donations have assisted a multitude of organisations. He was a founder of the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation in 1985 and remains one of its principal benefactors. He has served on the board of Opera Australia for 15 years.
(Left to Right) Mr Philip Bacon AM, Director, Philip Bacon Galleries; Presenter: Ms Donna Lewis, Director, Sponsorships & Community Relations of Goldman Sachs JBWere. Photo: Andrew Lloyd Download high res photo
A special presentation was made to Jeanne Pratt AC and the Pratt family in recognition of Richard Pratt's exceptional contribution to the arts in Australia.
(Left to Right) Mr Terry Campbell AO, Chairman of AbaF and Jeanne Pratt AC. Photo: Andrew Lloyd Download high res photo
City of Brisbane Encouragement Award
Tasmanian Regional Arts and RACT Insurance
The Tasmanian Youth Portraiture Prize is a joint commitment by Tasmanian Regional Arts and RACT Insurance to engage young and emerging artists and provide quality access to the arts across the state.
(Left to Right) Mr Lee Cole, President, Tasmanian Regional Arts Inc; Presenter: Councillor Jane Prentice, Chairman, Public and Active Transport and Economic Development, Brisbane City Council; Mr Trent Sayers, CEO, RACT Insurance. Photo: Andrew Lloyd Download high res photo
Bytecraft Entertainment Commitment Award
Company B Belvoir and Optus
The ten-year partnership between Optus and Company B provides free tickets to performances for Optus' thirteen charity partners and to unwaged people, making theatre more accessible.
(Left to Right) Ms Brenna Hobson, General Manager, Company B Belvoir; Presenter: Mr Michael Ellery, National Sales Manager, Superscreens of Bytecraft Entertainment; Ms Jann Kohlman, Group Manager Sponsorship & Community Partnerships, Optus. Photo: Andrew Lloyd Download high res photo
Australia Council Young and Emerging Artist Award
City of Swan and Midland Gate
The Hyper Series is a music and visual arts project planned and implemented by a voluntary group of 25 young people, supported by Midland Gate Shopping Centre and City of Swan (WA). The Hyper Series builds skills, mentorship links, job opportunities and community networks to make a long term impact for local young people.
(Left to Right) Ms Danielle Bamford, Marketing Manager of Grand Plaza Shopping Centre; Presenter: Ms Kathy Keele, Chief Executive Officer of the Australia Council for the Arts; Ms Linda Richardson, Manager Community Development City of Swan; Deputy Mayor Mel Congerton, City of Swan; Ms BonnieDavies, Youth Cultural Projects Officer, City of Swan. Photo: Andrew Lloyd Download high res photo
QantasLink Regional Award
Michael Leslie Foundation for the Arts and Rio Tinto
The Michael Leslie Foundation for the Arts and Rio Tinto have partnered to bring artistic experiences and opportunities to children in the Pilbara (WA). Thanks to a three-year partnership with Rio Tinto, the foundation is reaching 600 Pilbara children a week, exposing them to diverse art forms and activities, including acting, singing, dance and creative writing.
(Left to Right) Mr Sam Walsh, Chief Executive, Rio Tinto; Presenter: Alan Joyce, Chief Executive Officer of Qantas Airways; Mr Michael Leslie, Founder & Principal, Michael Leslie Foundation for the Arts. Photo: Andrew Lloyd Download high res photo
Toyota Community Award
DADAA (Disablity in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts, Australia) Inc, City of Swan and Midland Redevelopment Authority
The City of Swan, the Midland Redevelopment Authority and DADAA have joined forces in Western Australia to help people with disabilities tell their own stories through film, and connect with communities using the arts.
(Left to Right) Cr Mel Congerton JP, Deputy Mayor, City of Swan; Ms Linda Richardson, Manager Community Development, City of Swan; Presenter: Mr Peter Griffin, Divisional Manager, Corporate Affairs, Strategy & Environment of Toyota; Ms Simone Flavelle, Manager, DADAA; Mr Kieran Kinsella, Chief Executive Officer, Midland Redevelopment Authority. Photo: Andrew Lloyd Download high res photo
AbaF SME Award
Bendigo Youth Choir and Bendigo Community Telco
Bendigo Community Telco paid for the recording of a CD to be used in fundraising for Bendigo Youth Choir's European tour. The company also highlighted the choir in its local television advertising, performing "We Believe in Bendigo".
(Left to Right) Ms Mandy Cooper, Bendigo Community Telco Limited; Presenter: Mr Ross Nielson, AbaF Board Member and Queensland Chapter Chair, Managing Director of Nielson Properties; Ms Valerie Broad, Founder/Artistic Director, Bendigo Youth Choir Inc. Photo: Andrew Lloyd Download high res photo
AbaF Business Volunteering Award
Gondwana Choirs and Brent Duffy, Maximus International
Brent Duffy of Maximus International provided Gondwana Choirs with strategic advice on human resources management. His advice and mentorship has resulted in a more stable team, reduced staff turnover and provided Gondwana with a firm basis for continued growth.
(Left to Right) Mr Brent Duffy, Director, Maximus International Pty Ltd; Presenter: AbaF Queensland Councillor Mr Michael Rayner, Principal Director of Cox Rayner Architects; Ms Alexandra Cameron-Fraser, General Manager, Gondwana Choirs. Photo: Andrew Lloyd Download high res photo
AbaF Giving Award
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Carefully planned and based on strong relationships, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra's patrons program has cultivated a loyal group of chair sponsors and patrons, and is growing in value every year.
(Left to Right) Ms Lisa Harris, Manager Philanthropy and Special Events, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra; Mr Nicholas Heyward, Managing Director, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra; Presenter: Ms Jane Haley, CEO of AbaF. Photo: Andrew Lloyd Download high res photo
Marsh Partnering Award
Bangarra Dance Theatre and Boral Limited
Boral's seven-year partnership with Bangarra enables the company to create new dance works every year, which are performed around the world. Bangarra tours its performances and workshops to locations where Boral's employees, families and clients can experience Bangarra's unique vision.
(Left to Right) Mr Stephen Page, Artistic Director, Bangarra Dance Theatre; Presenter: Mr Tony Shaw, State Executive Queensland of Marsh; Mr Rod Pearse, CEO & Managing Director, Boral Limited. Photo: Andrew Lloyd Download high res photo
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Follow the links below to see all state winners and national finalists of the 2009 AbaF Awards:
National Winners - AbaF Awards 2008
- AbaF Partnership of the Year: West Australian Symphony Orchestra and Ernst & Young (WA)
- Goldman Sachs JBWere Philanthropy Leadership Award: Robert Albert AO
- Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Arts Business Leadership Award: Elizabeth Ann Macgregor
- Richard Pratt Business Arts Leadership Award: Ian Darling
- City of Melbourne Encouragement Award: La Boite Theatre Company and Queensland Gas Company (QLD)
- Bytecraft Entertainment Commitment Award: West Australian Symphony Orchestra and Ernst & Young (WA)
- Australia Council Arts for Young People Award: Company B and Freehills (NSW)
- QantasLink Regional Award: AWESOME Arts Australia and BHP Billiton Nickel West (WA)
- Toyota Community Award: Company B and Freehills (NSW)
- National Australia Bank SME Award: Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and B&E Ltd (TAS)
- KPMG adviceBank Award: Montsalvat and Michael Rowe of RUN Property (VIC)
- AbaF Giving Award: West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WA)
- Marsh Partnering Award: The Big Book Club and Kraft Foods (SA)
State Winners - AbaF Awards 2008
NSW winners
WA winners
2007
The Winners of the AbaF Awards 2007 were announced in Sydney on 25 October.
- AbaF Partnership of the Year: Wesfarmers Ltd and Perth International Arts festival
- Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Cultural Leadership Award: Greg Mackie OAM
- Goldman Sachs JBWere Philanthropy Leadership Award: The Belgiorno-Nettis family
- Richard Pratt Business Leadership Award: James Strong AO
- KPMG adviceBank Award: Theodora Le Souquet working with Queensland Writers Centre
- AbaF Giving Award: Museum of Contemporary Art
- Marsh Partnering Award: Wesfarmers Ltd and Perth International Arts Festival
- Bytecraft Entertainment Commitment Award: Alcoa of Australia and Western Australian Museum
- QantasLink Regional Award: Rio Tinto Iron Ore and the Shire of Roebourne
- Toyota Community Award: MBF Australia and Sydney Symphony
- National Australia Bank SME Award: Port Adelaide Football Club and Australian Festival for Young People
- Australia Council Arts for Young People Award: BHP Billiton and South Australian Youth Arts Board
- City of Sydney Encouragement Award: CBH Group and West Australian Symphony Orchestra.
2006
The Winners of the AbaF Awards 2006 were announced in Melbourne on 26 October.
- AbaF Business Arts Partnership of the Year: BankSA and Adelaide Fringe
- Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Cultural Leadership Award: Sue Nattrass AO
- Goldman Sachs JBWere Philanthropy Leadership Award: John Reid AO, Chairman Emeritus, Australian Graduate School of Management
- Richard Pratt Business Leadership Award: David Clarke AO, Executive Chairman, Macquarie Bank
- KPMG adviceBank Award: Shane Radbone working with Out of the Square
- AbaF Giving Award: Back to Back Theatre
- National Australia Bank Partnering Award: BankSA and Adelaide Fringe
- Bytecraft Commitment Award: Qantas Airways Limited and Sydney Dance Company
- QantasLink Regional Award: Australia Post and Opera Australia
- Toyota Community Award: Alcoa of Australia and Fremantle Arts Centre
- Sensis SME Award: Gollings Pidgeon and Heide Museum of Modern Art
- Australia Council Media Arts Award: ScreenWest, ABC and Film and Television Institute WA
- City of Melbourne Encouragement Award: Netagi and National Institute of Circus Arts.
2005
The Winners of the AbaF Awards 2005 were announced in Sydney on 28 July.
- AbaF Business Arts Partnership of the Year: Singapore Airlines and Art Exhibitions Australia
- Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Cultural Leadership Award: Lyndon Terracini, CEO, Queensland Music Festival
- Goldman Sachs JBWere Artsupport Australia Philanthropy Leadership Award:
The Nelson Meers Foundation - Richard Pratt Business Leadership Awards (two Awards):
David Gonski AC
Harold Mitchell AO - KPMG adviceBank Award: Garry Bakker, Harris Scarfe Australia working with Tandanya (National Aboriginal Cultural Institute)
- Caliburn Corporate Strategy Award: BHP Billiton Iron Ore
- National Australia Bank Encouragement Award: Samsung Electronics Australia and Sydney Dance Company
- Bytecraft Commitment Award: Singapore Airlines and Art Exhibitions Australia
- QantasLink Regional Award: Lexus Australia and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
- Toyota Community Award: Horsham Rural City Council and Regional Arts Victoria
- Sensis Small Business Award: John Wertheimer and Company and Orchestra Victoria
- Australia Council Media Arts Award: GOA Billboards and Riverfestival Brisbane
- City of Sydney Open Award: BMW Group Australia and The Australian Ballet.
2004
- AbaF Business Arts Partnership of the Year: OPSM and Croc Festival
- Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Cultural Leadership Award: Graeme Murphy
- Richard Pratt Business Leadership Award: Kenneth Tribe
2003
- AbaF Business Arts Partnership of the Year: Sun Microsystems and Musica Viva
- Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Cultural Leadership Award: John Bell
- Richard Pratt Business Leadership Award: Janet Holmes a Court
2002
- AbaF Business Arts Partnership of the Year: The Seven Network and Opera Australia
- Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Cultural Leadership Award: Ian McRae
- Richard Pratt Business Leadership Award: Anthony Berg
2001
- Hamersley Iron and Black Swan Theatre Company / Australia Post and Sydney Festival (joint winners)
- Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Cultural Leadership Award: Carrillo Gantner
- Richard Pratt Business Leadership Award: Michael Chaney
