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The Ethnic Business Awards - A History
Founded in 1988 by Joseph Assaf AO, the Ethnic Business Awards are the most prestigious business awards in Australia specifically for Migrants and Indigenous Australians. Being a migrant himself, Joseph, a Lebanese born Australian, who has been dubbed the “father of multiculturalism” in Australia, launched the awards with an aim to “recognise and reward the contributions of migrants to the Australian economy.” In 2010, the “Indigenous in Business” category was created to recognise the “descendants of those first Australians – the traditional owners of the land.”
The awards have seen in excess of 21,000 nominations resulting in 247 Finalists and 94 Winners hailing from more than 100 countries of origin and covering every state and territory in Australia.
In 2019 we proudly became a not for profit foundation, a move which should cement the future of the awards for many, many years to come.
Founder of the EBA Foundation, Mr Joseph Assaf AO
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 approximately 300-400 guests attending.
With a rich 32 year history, the awards have 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.
