Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame

In 2009 State Library of Queensland, the Queensland Library Foundation and QUT Business School collaborated to establish the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame (QBLHOF) initiative.[1][2] The QBLHOF recognises outstanding contributions and achievements made by organisations, companies and individuals to develop the Queensland economy and society, both contemporary and historical. The inductees are announced at an annual Induction Dinner gala event each year.

Criteria

A governing committee determines a list of inductees based on a set of criteria including:[3]

• Sustained leadership
• Major financial contribution
• Pioneering
• Outstanding contribution
• Achievement of iconic status

Other factors assessing criteria may include:

• Length of service or period of leadership
• Number of employees or employment opportunities generated
• Innovation in the field or significance of industry/service development

List of Inductees

The inductees are:[4]

Year	Inductee	In recognition of
2019	Philip Bacon	his status as Australia's leading art dealer and outstanding contributions to philanthropy
	George Fisher	his eminent business leadership, driving the long-term success of Mount Isa Mines and Mount Isa's growth and development as a city
	Birch Carroll & Coyle	being Australia's leading provincial film distributor and its industry leadership throughout Queensland for 80 years
	Evans Deakin Industries Ltd	its major contributions to the Queensland economy for nearly a century through excellence in heavy engineering, construction and ship building
	Springfield City Group - Maha Sinnathamby and Bob Sharpless	their visionary entrepreneurship in establishing Springfield, a nation-building project and Australia's first privately-constructed city
	Wallace Bishop	its sustained leadership in jewellery making and retailing for over 100 years
2018	George Marchant	his significant national business success, internationally recognised innovation and for creating an enduring legacy for Queensland through outstanding philanthropy
	George Miller	his unparalleled contributions to producing and directing commercially successful internationally award-winning films and for his outstanding contributions to the Australian and international film industries
	John Moffat	his pioneering entrepreneurship in establishing North Queensland's mining industry and for his extensive business and community developments in the Cairns hinterland
	Thérèse Rein	outstanding international business achievements as a ground-breaking social entrepreneur leading to unprecedented employment outcomes for people with disabilities
	Domino's	its remarkable national and international success in the food industry resulting in pizza market leadership in seven countries through Don Meij's outstanding leadership and disruptive innovation
	Wagners	their intrepid entrepreneurship in successfully completing highly challenging infrastructure projects nationally and internationally
2017	Walkers Limited	its 150 years of outstanding contributions to Queensland and Australian heavy engineering manufacturing, and for its sustained service to the community of Maryborough
	Queen Fine Foods	its national market leadership and status as an iconic Australian brand for 120 years
	Blackmores	its international success as a major Australian exporter and as Australia's leading vitamins and supplements manufacturer
	Halfbrick Studios	its international leadership in mobile video games development, including the highly successful game Fruit Ninja, and for its outstanding contribution to the global games industry
	Dr Dimity Dornan AO	her pioneering work in building Hear and Say into an international leader in the treatment of hearing loss in children
	Dr George Chapman AO	his visionary contribution to tourism and the economy of Cairns and Far North Queensland, for the development of Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, and for distinguished service to Australian business and the community
2016	Suncorp Group	its important and sustained contribution to the Queensland economy through the provision of insurance, banking and financial services for 100 years
	Mincom	its pioneering contribution to Queensland's information technology industry and for becoming a global technology leader through world class innovation
	North Australian Pastoral Company	its sustained and significant contribution to the Queensland economy for 140 years as an innovative cattle breeder, beef producer and leader in land care practices
	Margaret Mittelheuser	her groundbreaking achievements as Australia's first female stockbroker and for her significant contributions to women in business and philanthropy
	Rodney Wylie	his outstanding contribution to the Queensland economy through leadership of Queensland and Australian corporations and for significant contributions to the public accounting profession and the community
	Manuel Hornibrook	his distinguished contributions to Australia's construction industry, national infrastructure, iconic bridges, the Sydney Opera House and for becoming the nation's leading builder
2015	The Courier Mail	its distinguished contribution to reporting Queensland affairs for close to 170 years and its recognised status as Queensland's leading newspaper
	Lawrence Wackett	his visionary and tenacious leadership and innovation in establishing Australia's aircraft design and manufacturing industries and their contribution to the defence of Australia
	Hyne Timber	the Hyne family's significant contribution to the timber industry, regional employment and the innovative production of timber products for over 130 years
	Ellen O'Brien and Defiance Flour	her pioneering leadership in establishing Defiance Flour Mills and its signature product Defiance Flour, a leading Australian brand for over 100 years
	Blue Care	its national leadership and outstanding contribution to developing world class services in aged care throughout the communities of Queensland for over sixty years
	Benjamin Wickham MacDonald	his excellence in leadership in the Australian shipping industry, leading to his recognition as the Napoleon of Australian shipping
2014	Sarah Ann Jenyns	her audacious leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation in designing and manufacturing health and fashion garments, gaining worldwide recognition and national industry leadership
	Bank of Queensland	its excellence in providing banking services to Queensland for over a century and its continuing expansion nationally
	RACQ	its iconic contribution to motoring services, public advocacy for motorists, road safety and community service throughout Queensland for over 100 years
	John Williams	his pioneering contribution to the development of the Queensland economy as the first holder of a trading licence, first public transport operator, coal miner and store keeper
	Vincent Fairfax	his outstanding contributions to leadership in Australian business and community organisations and for his visionary, enduring philanthropy
	Teys Australia	their highly successful and resilient leadership and innovation in beef processing and exporting for over sixty years
2013	Charles Chauvel	his pioneering contributions to the Australian film industry, his entrepreneurship and his iconic status as a Queensland and Australian filmmaker
	Paula Stafford	her fashion industry innovation, establishing her brand name nationally and internationally and significantly enhancing the reputation of the Gold Coast
	Brett Family	highly diverse major contributions and industry leadership within Queensland business for over 100 years, especially in the timber and hardware industries
	QUF	its success as a listed Queensland public company and its outstanding contribution to the national dairy industry through innovations in production technology, products and marketing
	Mackay Sugar	its sustained excellence in sugar production and its substantial contribution to the Mackay region and to the Queensland economy
	Queensland Country Women's Association, Queensland branch of the Country Women's Association	its exceptional contribution to the social and economic wellbeing of country women and rural communities for over 90 years
2012	Eva Burrows	her far-reaching contributions to the community through exceptional global and national leadership of the Salvation Army
	William Knox D'Arcy	his major contribution to the success of the Mount Morgan gold mine and the international significance of his role in the discovery of oil in Persia
	Cyril Golding	his major contributions to civil infrastructure and mining services in Queensland as well as to philanthropy and the community
	McDonald family	their continuing leadership and innovation in beef cattle production for more than 150 years in Queensland as well as substantial contributions to the community
	ALS Limited (formerly Campbell Brothers)	its distinguished global business achievements and sustained contributions to Queensland's economy for nearly 150 years
	Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland	the Royal Queensland Show's iconic standing and its outstanding contribution to Queensland industry and society for 136 years
2011	John Nosworthy	outstanding economic and social contributions to Queensland through leadership excellence in business, professional life and community service
	Rhonda White, wife of Terry White	her exceptional entrepreneurship and innovation in national retailing and significant contributions to the community
	Terry White	his exceptional entrepreneurship and innovation in national retailing and significant contributions to public leadership and the community
	A P Eagers Limited	its sustained success and excellence in motor vehicle retailing and service to the community for 100 years
	Queensland National Bank	its critical contribution to Queenslands early economic development by providing vital banking services throughout the State
	Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (Queensland)	its iconic contribution to rural health and rural community building in Australia through exceptional standards of service and innovation
	Thiess Pty Ltd	its outstanding contribution to infrastructure development in Australia and for its pioneering of international trade
2010	Jack Hutchinson	his major and sustained contribution to Queensland's construction industry and economy
	Kate Mary Smith	her historically significant business leadership, developing a Queensland funeral business now in its sixth generation
	Graham Turner	his creation of Flight Centre, Australia's leading domestic and international travel sales business, through outstanding entrepreneurship and innovation
	James Tyson	his outstanding rural entrepreneurship, significantly contributing to Queensland's development
	Bundaberg Distilling Company redirects to Bundaberg Rum	its development of an iconic national and international product, Bundaberg Rum and contributing significantly to Queensland's rural industry
	Golden Circle (company)	its significant contribution to processing Queensland produce and developing high quality national product brands
	Queensland Institute of Medical Research redirects to QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute	its distinguished contribution to community wellbeing through world class medical research and its commercialisation
	Ray White Group	its building of Australia's leading real estate business, contributing significantly to national and international property sales and development
	Mount Isa Mines	its sustained and outstanding contribution to Queenslands economy, the mining industry and rural development
2009	Don Argus	his outstanding business leadership significantly contributing to national and international business
	Bob Bryan	his outstanding entrepreneurship in the mining industry significantly contributing to Queensland's economic development
	Steve Irwin	his outstanding international entrepreneurship, both in business and wildlife conservation, significantly contributing to Queensland and its international reputation
	Clem Jones	his outstanding business and community leadership significantly contributing to Queensland's development
	Jim Kennedy	his outstanding national business leadership and significantly contributing to Queensland business and the community
	John Pidgeon	his outstanding business leadership significantly contributing to Queensland business and the community
	Valmai Pidgeon	her outstanding business leadership significantly contributing to Queensland business and the community
	Joe Saragossi	his outstanding and sustained business leadership significantly contributing to the Queensland economy
	Sister Angela Mary	her outstanding organisational leadership significantly contributing to Queensland and its health and social wellbeing
	Burns Philp	its significant contributions made to the development of Queensland and its economy
	Castlemaine Perkins	an iconic Queensland brewing business significantly contributing to the Queensland economy and community
	Qantas	iconic national and international airline business, originating in Queensland, and significantly contributing to the Queensland economy and community

Fellowship

Since 2014 the QBLHOF has also awarded an annual Fellowship, to recipients working on a research project that utilises the resources of the John Oxley Library at State Library of Queensland to produce new interpretations of Queensland's business history.

List of Fellowship winners

Year	Fellow	Project
2014	Madeleine King and Nadia Buick	High Street Histories: Queensland's fashion business leaders
2015	Julie Hornibrook	Sir Manuel Hornibrook: Father of the Australian Building Industry
2016	Dr Toni Risson	Greek Cafes in Brisbane
2017	Toni Massey	Diving into the history of Queensland's pearl-shelling industry
2018	Hilary Davies	Putting Queenslanders on the Road: The Canada Cycle and Motor Agency Ltd
2019	Rutian Mi	The history of Chinese business in Queensland[5]

References

1. "Homepage". Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 6 August 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
2. "Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame". State Library of Queensland. Archived from the original on 21 September 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
3. "About". Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 6 August 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
4. "Hall of Fame". State Library of Queensland. Archived from the original on 23 October 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
5. "2019 Fellowship recipient". Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame. 2019. Archived from the original on 19 July 2019. Retrieved 19 July 2019.

Attribution

This Wikipedia article incorporates text from Hall of Fame (2018) published by the State Library of Queensland under CC-BY licence, accessed on 19 July 2019.