Winner: Yumbah Aquaculture

Sponsored by PIRSA & SARDI

(Image L-R) David Wood of Yumbah being presented by Minister Scriven

This award was presented to a seafood primary producer employing the equivalent of ten or more full time staff that has demonstrated excellence in the sustainable production of quality seafood through innovation in fishing or aquaculture, and that has contributed substantially towards enhancing communities trust in the seafood industry.

Finalists:

Angel Oysters

Yumbah Aquaculture

Winner: Cape Calamari

Sponsored by PIRSA & SARDI

(Image L-R) Nathan Eatts of Cape Calamari being presented by Minister Scriven

This award was presented to a seafood primary producer employing the equivalent of less than ten full time staff that has demonstrated excellence in the sustainable production of quality seafood through innovation in fishing or aquaculture, and that has contributed substantially towards enhancing communities trust in the seafood industry.

Finalists:

Cape Calamari

Henderson Seafoods

Smoky Bay Oysters

Winner: SA Seafood Express

Sponsored by Seafood Works

(Image L-R) Riki Menzic of SA Seafood Express being presented by Vincent Violante Owner Seafood Works

This award was presented to a seafood business employing the equivalent of ten or more full time staff involved in any segment of the supply chain that has demonstrated business growth; excellence in product, service and marketing; and has contributed substantially towards enhancing communities trust in the seafood industry.

Finalists:

The Fresh Fish Place

Regal Bight Fisheries Pty Ltd

SA Seafood Express

Winner: Little Tin Co

Sponsored by Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association

(Winner absent)

This award was presented to a seafood business employing less than the equivalent of ten full time staff involved in any segment of the supply chain that has demonstrated business growth; excellence in product, service and marketing; and has contributed substantially towards enhancing communities trust in the seafood industry.

Finalists:

Fair Seafood

Kirkbright Seafood Co Pty Ltd

Little Tin Co

Seafood Works

Southern Canning Pty Ltd

Winner: Yumbah Aquaculture

Sponsored by Blue Economy CRC

(Image L-R) David Wood CEO from Yumbah being presented by Angela Williamson from Blue Economy CRC

This award was presented to an entity that has demonstrated excellence in developing and undertaking a workplace health and safety activity that has contributed substantially towards improving the health and safety record of the seafood industry.

Finalists:

Ian Mitchell of SAFCOL

Stay Afloat Program Coordination South Australia

Yumbah Aquaculture

Winner: SARDI Oceanography Team

Sponsored by FRDC

(Image L-R) Chris Izzo of FRDC presenting award to Professor Mark Doubell from SARDI

This award was presented to an entity that has demonstrated excellence in developing and undertaking research, development and extension activity that has contributed substantially towards a sustainable and profitable seafood industry. 

Finalists:

Alison

Turnbull & Team - Lobster Project

Australian Council of Prawn Fisheries

Commonwealth Fisheries Association

South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) Oceanography Team

Winner: Angel Oysters

Sponsored by South Australian Rock Lobster Advisory Council Inc (SARLAC)

(Image L-R) Zac Halman from Angel Oysters with Nathan Kimber from SARLAC

This award was presented to an entity that has demonstrated excellence in developing and undertaking an environmental activity that has contributed substantially towards protecting or rehabilitating aquatic environments, or reducing adverse seafood industry impacts on the environment.

Finalists:

Angel Oysters

Dr Dominic McAfee & EyreLab

Eyre Shellfish & Australian Razorfish

Winner: Angel Oysters

Sponsored by SA Nothern Zone Rock Lobster Fishermen's Association

(Image L-R) Zac Halman from Angel Oysters presented by Simon Rowe from SA Nothern Zone Rock Lobster Fishermen's Association

This award was presented to an entity that has demonstrated excellence in developing and undertaking a people development activity that has contributed substantially towards a higher performing and diverse workforce for the seafood industry.

Finalists:

Angel Oysters

Australian Maritime and Fisheries Academy

Commonwealth Fisheries Association

Seafood Works

Turn the Tide Program – Women in Seafood Australasia (WISA)

Winner: Coorong Wild Seafood

Sponsored by SAFCOL 

(Image L-R) Ben Hattam of Wild Coorong Seafood, Andrew Mitchell CEO SAFOL presenting award and Glen Hill of Wild Coorong Seafood

This award was presented to an entity that has demonstrated excellence in developing and undertaking a promotion activity that has contributed substantially towards enhancing consumer awareness of seafood and/or communities trust in the seafood industry.

Finalists:

Coorong Wild Seafood

Fair Seafood

Kin Premium Australian Seafood 

The Fresh Fish Place

Seafood Works

Winner: SiSea

Sponsored by Flagship Distillery

(Image L-R) Cameron Shaw of Flagship Distillery presenting award to Mark Gleeson of SiSea

This award was presented to a restaurant that has demonstrated excellence in consistently serving customers with quality seafood, providing them with an overall positive seafood dining experience, and has contributed substantially towards enhancing consumer awareness of seafood and communities trust in the seafood industry.

Finalists:

Fair Seafood

Pearl Aldinga Beach

Regal Bight Fisheries 

SiSea

The Rezz Hotel

Winner: The Fresh Fish Place

Sponsored by Brand SA

(Image L-R) Minister Picton presenting award to Sandy Harder of Port Lincoln Fresh Fish Place

This award was presented to a take-away food outlet that has demonstrated excellence in consistently providing customers with quality seafood, and has contributed substantially towards enhancing consumer awareness of seafood and communities trust in the seafood industry.

Finalists:

Champion Take Away

Kin Premium Australian Seafood 

The Fresh Fish Place

Streaky Bay Fish Fix

The Fish Man

The Stunned Mullet

Winner: City of Port Lincoln Tunarama Festival

Sponsored by Stay Afloat

(Image L-R) Jasmin Kelly from Seafood Industry Australia presenting award to Eric Brown Port Lincoln City Council

This award was presented to an entity that has demonstrated excellence in developing and undertaking a positive, educative seafood experience activity with opportunities to consume Australian seafood, and has contributed substantially towards enhancing consumer awareness of seafood and communities trust in the seafood industry.  The experience may involve, but not limited to, seafood cooking, trails, tours and festivals.

Finalists:

City of Port Lincoln Tunarama Festival

EP Bus Charters

Fair Seafood

Winner : Jack Henderson of Henderson Seafoods.

Sponsored by Yumbah Aquaculture

(Image L-R) Jack Henderson of Henderson Seafoods being presented by David Wood, CEO Yumbah Aquaculture

This Award was presented to a person, under 35 years of age, who has made a positive difference to the seafood industry.

Finalists:

Jack Henderson, Henderson Seafoods

Nathan Eatts, Cape Calamari

Regal Bight Fisheries,