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BCA Biggie Awards
Nation’s elite raise a toast to recovery
Australia’s business leaders gathered in the ballroom of Sydney’s Fullerton Hotel as a ringing endorsement of the country’s return from the pandemic.
‘We won’t allow inner cities to dictate climate’
Scott Morrison says regions will benefit from climate policies, declaring net zero emissions won’t be achieved in the ‘cafes, dinner parties and wine bars of our cities’.
ASIC deputy inspires stand up show
Some senior public servants may have experience in being a punchline, but few can match Karen Chester’s claim to inspiring an entire festival stand up show.
Amid ashes, Biggies winners gave hope
Winners in the BCA’s inaugural The Biggies awards went above and beyond in the devastating bushfires that swept through NSW.
How online shopping made the difference in a year of crises
BCA’s Biggies Awards finalist: Woolworths stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic to manage people’s changing shopping needs.
How John Appleby helped save his slice of paradise
BCA’s Biggies Awards finalist: During the bushfires, Coles regional manager John Appleby decided no threat was big enough to stop him from protecting his community.
EY helped small businesss on the ground
BCA’s Biggies Awards finalist: EY launched one of Australia’s most successful private sector bushfire relief initiatives, and it all started with a round of drinks.
How Coles stepped up to help feed the nation
BCA’s Biggies Awards finalist: During the pandemic Coles donated extra food and groceries to food banks to help Australians facing hardship.
Minderoo drives pod-led recovery
BCA’s Biggies Awards finalist: Minderoo visited a total of 13 fire-affected communities to develop its response plan — “life-changing” temporary housing pods.
EY’s practical support comforted fire victims
One of Australia’s most successful private sector bushfire relief initiatives, which assisted more than 500 small business owners, started with a round of drinks.
BP Australia makes big impact in crises
During last summer’s devastating bushfires, the supply of fuel to affected communities became a critical part of the emergency response.
Doctor’s human touch in time of rare contact
Melbourne-based emergency doctor Simon Doyle focused on the small things to try to establish a personal connection with his COVID-19 patients.
Branch manager went out on a limb to help fire victims
“When you see the glow, it’s time to go,” Kaytee Collins, Bank SA branch manager at Kingscote, the island’s biggest town, recalled.
Coles’ John Appleby one of The Biggies
As fires burned around him, Coles regional manager John Appleby felt an overwhelming feeling of responsibility to his community.
You can bank on volunteer fireys
A high-powered job in a bank can be stressful, but last summer a day in the office proved a refuge for volunteer firefighter Scott Hart.
Big hand to help get on with business
After an extraordinary and challenging 2020, The Biggies will celebrate the positive impact of business in the community.
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