The Ethnic Business Awards The Ethnic Business Awards (EBA) were created in 1988 by Mr Joseph Assaf AO to recognise the contribution of migrants to Australian business and the economy at large. In 2019 we proudly became a recognised not for profit charity foundation
The EBA’s are the longest running national business awards in the country. They have been attended by most of Australia's leaders. They have also been attended by Ambassadors, Premiers, Ministers, heads of business, Industry and media organisations. The event itself is by invitation only with
“THIS IS THE COUNTRY WHERE I LIKE TO SAY IF YOU HAVE A GO, YOU GET A GO. AND THOSE WHO HAVE COME HERE TONIGHT AS FINALISTS I CONGRATULATE YOU FOR HAVING A GO, AND ENSURING THAT YOU’VE BEEN ABLE TO TRANSLATE THAT PASSION INTO SOMETHING VERY REAL.”
approximately 300-400 guests attending.
With a rich 32 year history, the awards have
THE HON. SCOTT MORRISON PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA 2018 - PRESENT
had over 21,000 nominations from 102 countries of origin which have resulted in 247 Finalists and 94 Winners. In 2010 the Indigenous in Business Award was created, making it the first of its kind for Australia.
The Awards attract high quality business entries from an incredibly diverse group of nominees. All migrant nominees must be born in any country outside of Australia. The Indigenous nominees are all born in Australia.
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