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Celebrating excellence in the marine industry
The Western Australian Marine Industry have celebrated their achievements at the industry’s own “night of nights” with winners of the West Australian Marine Industry and Boat of the Year Awards announced at a gala presentation held at the Burswood on Swan on Friday, January 18th.
Major Sponsors The Department of Industry and Resources and Club Marine helped present a glittering evening in which more than 250 guests celebrated into the night including VIP guests The Hon Fran Logan MLA and Bob Kuchera MLA.
The winners of the 2008 Marine Industry Awards were:
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2008 WA Marine Industry Awards |
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The Apprentice of the Year: Outboard Marine Mechanic (metropolitan area) Winner: Peter Griffiths from Challenge Marine
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Apprentice of the Year: Outboard Marine Mechanic- Regional Winner: Paull Baker from Bluewater Marine
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Apprentice of the Year: Judges Endeavour Award for 2008 Winner: Kale Beaumont from Dinghy World
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The WA Young Retailer of the Year Excellence in Retail Sales Winner: Ben Wheeler from Avante Marine
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The WA Young Retailer of the Year Excellence in Service Winner: Tim Wright, Portside Marine |
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WA Boatman of the Year Winner: Laurie Chivers |
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WA Marine Innovation Award Winner: Marina Protection Systems, Stainless Shaft Grounding Strap |
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Outstanding Leadership Award Winner: Stuart Robertson
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Boating Education & Training Award Winner: Austal Ships
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Marine Safety Award Winner: Pat Shinnick |
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Outstanding Contribution Towards Volunteer Marine Rescue Services Winner: Noel & Natalie Kirby
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WA Marina of the Year Winner: Hillarys Boat Harbour
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Outstanding Contribution Award. Mr Neville Thomas |
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2008 WA Boat of the Year Awards |
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Trailerable Fishing Category Fibreglass/GRP over 6m Winner: Commodore Marine , Abrolhos 8000
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Trailerable Fishing Category Aluminium over 6m Winner: Trailcraft Australia 760 Hardtop “Fishing Machine” |
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Trailerable Fishing Category Aluminum under 6m Winner: Evolution Boat Builders, Outsider 5.2m |
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Trailerable Cruiser Fibreglass over 6m Winner: North Shore Boats 760CR |
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Trailerable Cruiser Aluminium over 6m Winner: Kirby Marine 10m Naiad
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Custom Vessel- Private Winner: Fibrelite Composite Trailerboats 6250 Centre Cab |
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Custom Vessel- Commercial Winner: Stagg Boats 9m Commercial
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Judges Award for Innovation Winner: Venom Marine , Venom Prowler
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Judges Encouragement Award Winner: Evolution Boat Builders, Outsider 5.2m
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