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| Dr John Russell, Managing Director Russell Mineral Equipment was inducted into the Hall of Fame on 20 November 2009. |
The Australian Export Awards recognises and honours Australian businesses who have achieved sustainable export growth through innovation and commitment – rewarding and profiling the 'best of the best' enterprises in exporting around the nation.
Exporters, who have been multiple winners, are inducted into the Hall of Fame which was established in 2002 to recognise achievements of having been national winners on at least three occasions.
Firms entering the Hall of Fame are not eligible to win an Australian Export Award for three years following their induction.
Inductees
Russell Mineral Equipment (RME) has been inducted into the Australian Export Awards Hall of Fame in 2009.
A specialist mining equipment company started over 20 years ago by Dr John Russell, RME is now a world leader in this niche market, exporting nearly all its products to the world’s mining markets.
Inaugural members of this award include; BRL Hardy Wine Company, Clough Engineering, and the University of New South Wales.
Other Hall of Fame members include Constellation Wines Australia (formerly BRL Hardy Wine Company), Clough Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Casella Wines, Ausenco and Rio Tinto Iron Ore.
In 2008, Cochlear and BridgeClimb, Sydney were welcomed into the Australian Export Awards Hall of Fame.
NSW-based Cochlear won the 2007 Australian Exporter of the Year award and Large Advanced Manufacturer Award and also NSW-based, BridgeClimb, Sydney won the Sports, Events and Tourism Award.
Hall of Fame Members: