Victorian Seafood Industry Awards 2024 at Rydges Melbourne
We recently celebrated the amazing Victorian Seafood Industry Awards at Rydges Melbourne.
The Awards night recognizes the positive contributions made by individuals and businesses for the betterment of the seafood community across 12 major categories (here are the winners):
* Primary Producer Award @longjettyseafoods_
* Business Award (Large) @jadetigerabalone
* Business Award (Small) @yarvalleycaviar
* Health & Safety Award @stayafloataustralia
* Research and Development Award - Victorian Shellfish Hatchery
* Environment Award - Gary Ryan
* Promotion Award - Wayne Cripps
* Restaurant Award @taxikitchenmelbourne
* Take-away Fish & Chips Award @sanremofishermanscoop
* Seafood Experience @portarlingtonmusseltours
* Young Achievers Award - Stephanie Kaparos
* Industry Ambassador - Jill Briggs
This was a stunning night with industry “heavyweights” in attendance, a superb dinner (including top notch seafood) and The Hon. Steve Dimopoulos @steve_dimopoulos, Minister for Environment, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events and Minister for Outdoor Recreation, giving an inspiring speech.
Next level MC hosting from Hilary McNevin of @turnipmedia_ was well received.
Winners of the award categories receive automatic entry into the National Awards which will be held in Hobart in conjunction with the Seafood Directions Conference on 10-12 September 2024.