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.

Judging criteria: 

The producer: 

• used harvesting or farming practices that met environmental legislation, and if appropriate, were certified to a recognised environmental standard

• used innovative ways of improving fishing or aquaculture technology

• produced products that consistently met customer expectations

• used effective and efficient ways to deliver and market its products to its customers

• contributed substantially towards enhancing communities trust in the seafood industry

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.

Judging criteria: 

The producer:

• used harvesting or farming practices that met environmental legislation, and if appropriate, were certified to a recognised environmental standard     

• used innovative ways of improving fishing or aquaculture technology

• produced products that consistently met customer expectations

• used effective and efficient ways to deliver and market its products to its customers

• contributed substantially towards enhancing communities trust in the seafood industry

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.

Judging criteria: 

The business:

• achieved sustained growth over many years

• produced products and services that consistently met customer expectations

• used effective and efficient ways to deliver and market its products to its customers

• contributed substantially towards enhancing communities trust in the seafood industry

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.

Judging criteria: 

The business:

• achieved sustained growth over many years

• produced products and services that consistently met customer expectations

• used effective and efficient ways to deliver and market its products to its customers

• contributed substantially towards enhancing communities trust in the seafood industry

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.

Judging criteria: 

The activity: 

• addressed a high priority health or safety area or risk

• was end-user driven, and produced outcomes that contributed substantially towards improving the health or safety record of the seafood industry

• if appropriate, complied with legislation and/or was certified to a recognised health or safety standard, and was supported by a formal health or safety management system.

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.   

Judging criteria: 

The activity: 

• addressed a high priority for the seafood industry

• was end-user driven, and produced outcomes that contributed to the sustainability and profitability of the seafood industry

• was challenging, involved technical risk, and required systematic investigation and a high level of innovation, collaboration and extension to achieve the planned outcome

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.

Judging criteria: 

The activity: 

• addressed a high priority for the seafood industry

• was end-user driven and produced outcomes that contributed towards protecting or rehabilitating aquatic environments, or reducing adverse seafood industry impacts on the environment

• was challenging, required a high level of innovation, collaboration and direct action and/or extension to achieve the planned outcome

• involved other users of the environment

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.

Judging criteria: 

The activity: 

• addressed a high priority for the seafood industry

• employed innovative ways to attract, develop and retain seafood industry people

• resulted in more people with higher qualifications or skills working in the seafood industry

• where the activity involved formal vocational training, it complied with the National Seafood Industry Training Package

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.

Judging criteria: 

The activity: 

• addressed a high priority for the seafood industry

• was end-user driven and produced outcomes that contributed towards enhancing consumer awareness of seafood and/or communities trust in the seafood industry

• was challenging, and required a high level of innovation and direct action to achieve the planned outcome

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.

Judging criteria:  

The restaurant:

• served seafood meals that include quality and sustainable Australian seafood that taste good

• consistently met customer expectations for service

• provided customers with accurate information about the provenance of the seafood components of the meals, including being compliant with the Australian Standard for Fish Names and Country of Origin legislation.

• provided an ambience that compliments the seafood meals in providing customers with an overall positive seafood dining experience

• contributed substantially towards enhancing communities trust in the seafood industry

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.

Judging criteria: 

The business:

• served seafood that includes quality and sustainable Australian seafood that tastes good

• consistently met customer expectations for service

• provided customers with accurate information about the provenance of the seafood components of the meals, including being compliant with the Australian Standard for Fish Names and Country of Origin legislation. 

• contributed substantially towards enhancing communities trust in the seafood industry

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.

Judging criteria:  

The activity:

• provided customers with a positive, educative seafood experience

• provided opportunities to consume quality and sustainable Australian seafood that tastes good

• consistently met customer expectations for service

• provided customers with accurate information about the provenance of the seafood components of the meals, including being compliant with the Australian Standard for Fish Names and and Country of Origin legislation.

• contributed substantially towards enhancing communities trust in the seafood industry

Presented to a person, under 35 years of age, who has made a positive difference to the seafood industry.

Judging criteria: 

The person:

• has made a positive difference to the seafood industry

• is committed to effect positive change through leadership and innovation

• is respected by industry colleagues