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Past Award Winners - 2008 SA

Winner of the 2008 Telstra South Australian Business of the Year

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Coopers Brewery

Regency Park
Coopers Brewery is Australia's third largest brewer and the country's only major family-owned brewery. First established in 1862 by Thomas Cooper, Coopers Brewery is now run by fifth generation descendants from its state-of-the-art brewery at Regency Park. Today, its rapid interstate expansion has seen the business enjoy its strongest growth period ever, with Coopers Brewery products accounting for approximately 3.3 per cent of the Australian beer market. Coopers Brewery is also the world's largest manufacture and exporter of home brew concentrates and is one of the largest producers of malt extracts.

Winner of the Palm Micro-Business Award

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Stress Free Marine Pty Ltd

Lonsdale
Stress Free Marine Pty Ltd is the manufacturer of a compact, electric drum-style anchor winch known as the Stress Free. Established in 1998, the business identified an area where boats were being poorly served by the conventional gypsy winch and cultivated a niche market with this innovative product, which is now highly sought after by both inshore and offshore fishing vessel operators. Stress Free Marine Pty Ltd has grown from a home based hobby project to a full time business with production and distribution outlets across Australia and New Zealand.

Winner of the MYOB Small Business Award

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Port Adelaide Brewing Company Pty Ltd t/a Port Dock Brewery Hotel

Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide Brewing Company Pty Ltd t/a Port Dock Brewery Hotel manages the Port Dock Brewery Hotel, which was first licensed in 1855. Located in Port Adelaide's historic Todd Street, the business offers an onsite brewery and complimentary beer tasting. Facilities include several dining areas, private function rooms and the original cellar. Beers brewed on the premises are sold throughout Australia and have won numerous medals in international brewing competitions. The company serves an average of 1,900 meals per week and counts its staff as its most important contributor to its success.

Winner of the Panasonic Australia Medium Business Award

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Coopers Brewery

Regency Park
Coopers Brewery is Australia's third largest brewer and the country's only major family-owned brewery. First established in 1862 by Thomas Cooper, Coopers Brewery is now run by fifth generation descendants from its state-of-the-art brewery at Regency Park. Today, its rapid interstate expansion has seen the business enjoy its strongest growth period ever, with Coopers Brewery products accounting for approximately 3.3 per cent of the Australian beer market. Coopers Brewery is also the world's largest manufacture and exporter of home brew concentrates and is one of the largest producers of malt extracts.

Winner of the AMP Innovation Award

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EVRsafe Marine Technologies

Norwood
EVRsafe Marine Technologies is the developer of a multi toxic gas sensory detection system called EVRsafe (ISS-1040). The warning unit is designed to simultaneously detect multi toxic gases, such as carbon-monoxide, and can be fitted to any boat. The device alerts crew members to potential dangerous toxic gas presence via voice, audio and text, and provides solutions to rectify the problem. Based in Norwood, EVRsafe Marine Technologies has won awards in Europe and the United States of America, and has established a distribution network to 122 countries.

Winner of the Sensis Social Responsibility Award

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Marion Physiotherapy

Marion
Marion Physiotherapy is a community-based, private practice based in Adelaide, which provides specialised treatment for complex, chronic pain. Ten years since the practice's inception, Marion Physiotherapy remains committed to ensuring that treatment is available to all. Marion Physiotherapy allocates 10 per cent of its time to treat uninsured patients at a minimal cost, and has developed an educational DVD on back pain. The practice also conducts free community health education seminars, promoting knowledge on early intervention, self-management strategies and improving health outcomes and quality of life.

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