The 21st Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards has recognised outstanding individuals and organisations in the 2023 event, casting a spotlight on talent from around the state.
Ben Carroll, Minister for Manufacturing Sovereignty, officially congratulated the winners at the event, which brought the industry together to commemorate Victoria’s finest manufacturers, owing to Andrews Labour Government assistance.
With nine new honours granted this year, the awards recognised innovators in crucial industries like defence and aerospace, food and beverage, digital, health, and low emissions technology.
Elizabeth Lewis-Grey, a co-founder and chair of Gekko Systems, a global technological leader in mineral processing with headquarters in Ballarat, was added to the Honour Roll for her contributions to the industry.
She also serves as the chairman of Gekko Medical, which created a ventilator in response to the pandemic.
Other winners included Swastik Sharma from Alstom, who was named Young Manufacturer of the Year, and Emma Mokalei from Essity and Daniel Malone from ANCA, who shared the title of Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year.
Boeing Aerostructures Australia won Manufacturer of the Year for Large Business, Amiga Engineering won Manufacturer of the Year for Small Business, Farm Foods won Manufacturer of the Year for Medium Business, and Amiga Engineering won Manufacturer of the Year for Small Business.
“Congratulations to all the finalists and winners of this year’s Manufacturing Hall of Fame awards who represent the true breadth of the sector in Victoria and help put us on the global map of advanced manufacturing,” Minister Carroll said.
He emphasised that as manufacturing transforms to become smarter and more sustainable, Victorian businesses are leading the way with new technology, ideas, and ways of working.
To date, the state’s $33 billion manufacturing industry employs over 24,000 people and supports over 250,000 jobs, accounting for around 30 per cent of Australia’s manufacturing output.
The Made in Victoria: 2030 Manufacturing Statement provides the foundation for the government’s manufacturing support programs, which include the $21 million Manufacturing and Industry Sovereignty Fund and the new $15 million Made in Victoria – Industry R&D Infrastructure Fund.
For a full list of winners, you may visit this link.
