THE TCCI 2010 IOOF Tasmanian Business Leaders Awards were announced recently in Hobart.

The Awards are organised by the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and sponsored by IOOF in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia The awards recognise and reward Tasmanian business leaders and celebrate the leadership and management achievements of individuals (as opposed to organisations or innovations).

Winners and sponsors for this year’s awards: Lisa Tedeschi of Sebachi and Mint Bath and Body (10X owner manager of the year); Dean Demeyer 10X; Damon Wise, The Hobart Media Centre; Maree Davis, The Hobart Media Centre (Corporate Communications Tasmanian business manager of the year; Tony Harrison, Corporate Communications (Tas) Pty Ltd; Philip Molineux, Byron Bonney Group (NAB Tasmanian business leader of the year – corporate); Cedric Manen of the Migrant Resource Centre (Tasplan Tasmanian public and community sector manager of the year); Heather Francis, MS Society (WHK business leader of the year for small to medium business); Vanessa Jarvis, WHK; Robert Fellowes, Woolworths (Park Homes Tasmanian young manager of the year).

The winners in the six categories are:

1.     NAB Tasmanian business leader of the year - corporate  - Philip Molineux of Byron Bonney Group.

2.     WHK business leader of the year - small to medium business - Heather Francis of the MS Society.

3.     Corporate Communications Tasmanian business manager of the year - Maree Davis of The Hobart Media Centre.

4.     10X owner manager of the year - Lisa Tedeschi of Sebachi and Mint Bath and Body.

5.     Tasplan Tasmanian public and community sector manager of the year - Cedric Manen of the Migrant Resource Centre.

6.     Park Homes Tasmanian young manager of the year - Robert Fellowes of Woolworths.

Announcing the awards, TCCI CEO Robert Wallace, said the judges were extremely impressed with the high calibre of applications reflecting the high number of commendations that were also awarded for 2010.

“The standard this year was outstanding which is testimony to the strength of Tasmanian business leadership,” Mr Wallace said.

“Just because we are a small state doesn’t mean that we are without significant talent and expertise, and the response to this year’s awards showcases the strength of our business leadership skill.

“Now more than ever strong leadership is needed to guide business and organisations through more challenging times, and it is good to see that we have strong men and women of all ages and capabilities, leading business and industry in this state,” Mr Wallace said.