19th August 2023

CELEBRATING AND RECOGNISING PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE

BRISBANE JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2023 GALA BALL AND PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS

The BJCC Gala Ball and Professional Excellence Awards will celebrate the tremendous achievements of our growing community and the greater landscape of Brisbane’s young professionals and entrepreneurs.

Across the Chamber’s decorated 80-year history, 2023 marks the second year of our award and gala night, a night of nights to be a continuing staple of our networking program year on year.

We are thrilled to announce the historical Customs House as our venue for this year, regarded as one of Brisbane’s most awarded function venues with beautiful heritage surroundings and a terrace overlooking the river and the Story Bridge.

The Professional Excellence Awards will recognise and reward the outstanding performance of young professionals throughout our BJCC community, and celebrate our ambitious and driven talent across various industries.

APPLICATION HAS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Platinum Partner Major Partner Supporting Partner Master of Ceremonies Partner

Award Categories

Rising Star Award

The Rising Star Award recognises an emerging leader who has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to success in the early stage of their career and is someone you’ll expect to find within Brisbane’s future leadership landscape.

President's Award

The President’s Award recognises a current Committee member or Ambassador who has made an impactful contribution and has demonstrated a strong and consistent commitment to the BJCC’s activities.

Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognises a current or alumni member of the BJCC who has used their experience to make a significant impact in business and/ or within the community.

BJCC Member of the Year

The BJCC Member of the Year Award recognises a current member of the BJCC is actively involved and uses their experience to achieve personal or professional success.

Social Impact Award

The Social Impact Award recognises an emerging leader who uses their skills to protect and promote social and environmental sustainability.

Young Professional of the Year Award

The Young Professional of the Year Award recognises a young professional who has achieved the most outstanding achievements within industry, entrepreneurship and/ or small business ownership, and is someone who will use their skills to make an ongoing impact in the Brisbane business environment.

KEY DATES
Nominations Open: 28 June 2023
Nominations Close: 26 July 2023 at 11:59pm
Gala Ball: 19 August 2023
Application has now closed. Thank you for your support.

Meet our finalists

Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Clare Sheng
Kyle Macmillan
Matt Wright
Navneet Dharan
Roz and Chris de Waal Mackenzie

President's Award

Ashleigh Mansfield
Emma Scott
Isabel Brew
Sandy Lokas

Intrapreneur of the Year Award

John-Ryan Davis
Kaitlin Brock
Marcelo Medel
Sheila Hie

BJCC Member of the Year Award

Emma Scott
Genevieve Moore
Isabel Brew
Joshua Fox
Naomi Kroll

Social Impact Award

Amelia Czerniawski
Emma Scott
Naomi Kroll
Robert Hoffmann
Simon Playford
Roz and Chris de Waal Mackenzie
Taj Pabari

Lifetime Achievement Award

Nathan Schokker
Robert Dunne
Sandy Lokas
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JOIN US AT THE BJCC GALA BALL

The BJCC is honoured to invite our fellow members and supporters to the biggest celebration of the year. Our event is open to all, so invite your clients, colleagues, and stakeholders to celebrate with a delicious 2 course dinner, drinks, speakers and entertainment - and of course, Professional Excellence Awards!

The dress code is Formal Evening Wear, so get ready for the ball and get dressed up in your best.

This is a night not to be missed and the event will sell out quickly. We strongly recommend booking your seats or tables of 8 as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Click here for ticket and registration

Saturday 19th of August
Customs House
399 Queen St, Brisbane City
QLD 4000
$159 for Member
$209 for Non-Member
$1,590 for a Table of Ten
Formal Evening Wear
With great thanks to
Platinum Partner Major Partner Supporting Partner Master of Ceremonies Partner