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YOUNG Awards 2020 SYDNEY
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WELCOME
For more than a decade the Young Entrepreneur Awards have been unearthing top business talent around the
country and recognising the outstanding achievements of these business leaders every year. But 2020 was
no normal year. Many founders told Business News Australia of the calamity and chaos that was this global
pandemic. Some were impacted by border closures, gathering limits, or lockdowns. Others were pandemic-proof
and managed to ride the economic conditions of the crisis to grow steadily, and in some cases exponentially.
In speaking to our finalists across the country most of the entrepreneurs were proud of the efforts they had
taken to stay open, to keep their staff on the books and working from home where possible, and to give back to
their local communities that were isolated, hurting, and at risk.
Each and every finalist in the Young Entrepreneur Awards 2020 has a reason to celebrate – surviving this year
alone was one challenge, but to grow and capture opportunity despite the uncertainty and volatile conditions
is a major achievement. Here at Business News Australia we are certain that these young business founders are
now well placed to tackle anything that might come their way. Bring on 2021.
IN A YEAR OF GREAT UPHEAVAL SPURRED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC,
THE TENACITY AND CREATIVITY OF ENTREPRENEURS IS IN THE SPOTLIGHT.
Movers & Shakers
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THANK YOU
WITHOUT OUR SPONSORS THIS INITIATIVE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GO AHEAD
EACH AND EVERY YEAR. WE THANK THEM FOR SUPPORTING EXCELLENCE IN THE
AUSTRALIAN YOUNG BUSINESS COMMUNITY - THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THE
NATION’S FUTURE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY AND INNOVATION.
Sponsors
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FROM OUR
Here at Business News Australia we have been watching closely how businesses have been impacted by
the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic headwinds. However, in testament to the strength
of this year’s Young Entrepreneur Awards finalists those listed below have not just survived – they’ve
thrived beyond belief.
Preparedness for the worst is undoubtedly one of the strengths we hold as business owners. Gearing
up for the unexpected changes, making intelligent decisions, and seizing opportunities as they come
is in our DNA. It is what makes us successful. While the end of this year is not being bookended by a
well-deserved gala dinner, we hope that each and every finalist in this year’s Awards finds some time to
celebrate everything that has been accomplished during these turbulent times.
Without further ado, Business News Australia presents the Sydney Young Entrepreneur Awards 2020.
WHAT A YEAR IT HAS BEEN. BUSINESSES OF ALL STRIPES HAVE FACED INSURMOUNTABLE
ODDS IN 2020, BUT THESE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS HAVE PROVEN GRIT, DETERMINATION AND
INGENUITY ARE WHAT IT TAKES TO THRIVE IN TIME OF CRISIS.
Camilla JansenMANAGING DIRECTOR BUSINESS NEWS AUSTRALIA
Editor
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YOUNGS Y D N E Y
WINNER
OF THE YEAR 2020
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Izhar BashaFOUNDER
EHP HoldingsCOMPANY
WIN
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YOUNGS Y D N E Y
OF THE YEAR 2020
EHPlabs, Blessed Plant Protein, Lust Natural Protein Bars
ADDITIONAL COMPANIES
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TRAILBLAZER
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Adam BrimoFOUNDER
Open LearningCOMPANY
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Trailblazer 2020
MijuraADDITIONAL COMPANY
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CATEGORYWINNERS
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Alison GreenFOUNDER
Pantera PressCOMPANY
Arts & CultureW
INN
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Amal Wakim & Jade Spooner
FOUNDER
EqualutionCOMPANY
WIN
NE
R Digital Disruptor
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R Fashion Design
Tom LawrenceFOUNDER
Swanky SocksCOMPANY
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Richard Bell FOUNDER
Business Leaderz GroupCOMPANY
WIN
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Fitstop AustraliaADDITIONAL COMPANY
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Pedj BojicFOUNDER
Play EssentialsCOMPANY
WIN
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Izhar BashaFOUNDER
EHP HoldingsCOMPANY
WIN
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EHPlabs, Blessed Plant Protein, Lust Natural Protein Bars
ADDITIONAL COMPANIES
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Jonathan MoodyFOUNDER
Physio InqCOMPANY
WIN
NE
R Health & Medicine
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R Hospitality & Tourism
Kurtis BosleyFOUNDER
CBK Hospitality GroupCOMPANY
Corretto Dee WhyCocktailsbyKurtis
ADDITIONAL COMPANIES
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Alex Solo & Tomoyuki Hachigo
FOUNDER
SprintlawCOMPANY
WIN
NE
R Legal
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Jeff Yu & Anson Zhang
FOUNDER
One Stop WarehouseCOMPANY
WIN
NE
R ManufacturingWholesale & Distribution
Discover EnergyADDITIONAL COMPANY
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R Marketing
James O’Neill & Alberto Capponi
FOUNDER
WildJarCOMPANY
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Julia Maguire & Lelde Smits
FOUNDER
The Capital NetworkCOMPANY
WIN
NE
R PR & Media
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Carlos FerriFOUNDER
Zapala CorpCOMPANY
WIN
NE
R Professional Services
Zapala Corp, Zapala Go, Zapala People, Shipeezi, Educafy, Zapala Brazil, Bhold Creative
ADDITIONAL COMPANIES
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Nathan Rust & Leigh Rust
FOUNDER
Safetyline JalousieCOMPANY
WIN
NE
R Property & Construction
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Ammar Issa
AMR Hair & BeautyCOMPANY
Fanola AU, Hey Stacey, Beauty Systems Group, Fanola UK, AMR UK, Inebrya AU, Roaman Smile, Heir Watches
ADDITIONAL COMPANIES
FOUNDER
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Abdul Razak & Samira Razak
FOUNDER
Maple Community Services
COMPANY
WIN
NE
R Specialist Services
Entrepreneur SocietyADDITIONAL COMPANY
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Andy Skora & Will Morgan
FOUNDER
FellrCOMPANY
WIN
NE
R Startup
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Salpi Markarian & Jacob Markarian
FOUNDER
OWestCOMPANY
WIN
NE
R Technology
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FINALISTS
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SFOUNDER COMPANY ADDITIONAL COMPANIES
Alana Azzouni A2 Tutors
Steven Lampsakianos Alphatex Industries
Ammar Issa AMR Hair & BeautyFanola AU, Hey Stacey, Beauty Systems Group, Fanola UK, AMR UK, Inebrya AU, Roaman Smile, Heir Watches
Scott Miller, Sharon Lee & Woo-Yun Kim Asendium
Chris Parker Awaken
Richard Bell Business Leaderz Group Fitstop Australia
Candice Meisels Candice Meisels PR
Layton Mills CannPal
Kurtis Bosley CBK Hospitality Group Corretto Dee Why, CocktailsbyKurtis
Vuong Nguyen Dibble Foods
Colina Demirdjian & Hripsime Demirdjian Double Trouble Creatives
Andy Taylor Douugh
Izhar Basha EHP Holdings EHPlabs, Blessed Plant Protein, Lust Natural Protein Bars
Jade Spooner & Amal Wakim Equalution
Will Morgan & Andy Skora FELLR
Benjamin Kennedy & Alan Ng Gecko
Warren McKenzie & Jan Kirchhoff HB11 Energy Advanced Alloy Holdings, UniLab and Indee Labs
Jeffrey Chui & Devina Setiawan JMR Pharmaceuticals Blomdahl Medical Australia
Adetokunboh "Ade" Adeniyi Little Lagos Grupa Providencia
Anna Podolsky Lyka Pet Food
Alexis Soulopoulos Mad Paws Mad Paws DinnerBowl, Mad Paws Insurance
Abdul Razak & Samira Razak Maple Community Services Entrepreneur Society
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SFOUNDER COMPANY ADDITIONAL COMPANIES
Anson Zhang & Jeff Wu One Stop Warehouse Discover Energy
Adam Brimo OpenLearning Mijura
Salpi Markarian & Jacob Markarian OWest
Alison Green Pantera Press
Jonathan Moody Physio Inq
Pedj Bojic Play Essentials
Joe Zhou Pocket Health
Paul Eastwood Pollen Consulting group
Leigh Rust & Nathan Rust Safetyline Jalousie
Blake Garrett School Bytes
Alex Solo & Tomoyuki Hachigo Sprintlaw
Tom Lawrence Swanky Socks
Julia Maguire & Lelde Smits The Capital Network
Patrick Akkawi The Marketing Co m&co Property Marketing
Martin Karafilis, Christopher Sampson & Mercel Herz Tiliter
Heidi Peuten & Vasia Vogias Ulu Hye
Skye Theodorou & Anish Sinha upcover
Tim Veron Vively Natural Wellness Technologies, Natural Therapy Pages
James O'Neill & Alberto Capponi WildJar
Zoe Seymour ZO
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CONGRATULATIONS
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