AUSTRAL FISHERIES WIN AT WAFIC AWARDS
On Friday evening the Western Australian Fishing Industry Council held their bi-annual WA Seafood Industry Awards ceremony at the Swan Yacht Club in East Fremantle.
Austral Fisheries was well represented, picking up awards in 3 categories.
CEO, David Carter, was given the prestigious honour of receiving the 2011 Michael Kailis Seafood Industry Icon Award for his lifetime commitment to the seafood industry. David has been employed by Austral Fisheries since graduating from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Science in 1978. David started as a deckhand on a prawn trawler in 1978 in the Gulf of Carpentaria and has worked his way through the Kailis and France Empire to become CEO of Austral Fisheries.
David was mentored by the late Theodosios Kailis and Murray France and has carried remarkable qualities through his career. Loyalty, vision and persistence have been key characteristics. David works for the best outcomes for his company, however, he puts thought, time and effort into industry policies that work towards the betterment of all in industry, including his competitors. In that regard he is a true and outstanding leader.
Austral Fisheries was judged a joint winner of the 2011 Environment Award, particularly for our contributions towards Marine Protected Areas at Heard Island and Macquarie Island, as well as our push towards certifying all four of our fisheries with the Marine Stewardship Council for sustainable and well managed fisheries.
Finally, Rhys Arangio received a commendation for the 2011 Young Achievers Award.
For further information, see WAFIC’s media release and an article from the West Australian.