Gonski ‘bowled over’ by good deeds
David Gonski says he was ‘bowled over’ by the community work of individuals in last year’s crises of bushfires and COVID-19.
BCA Biggie Awards
How business rolled up its sleeves
Over the past 18 months, in every challenge, business has stood alongside Australians through their darkest days.
For Coles, Covid crisis ‘was a time to step up’
For Coles, the coronavirus was a time to step up and ensure essentials were available and shoppers were safe.
Minderoo led the way in bushfire recovery
When much of Kangaroo Island was still up in flame, a handful of workers flew into the island with a handful of maps and a mission.
Pop-up shopping mall saved traders
When fire tore through Mogo on NSW’s south coast last year, traders found themselves without a space to conduct their businesses.
Accenture adds a new dimension to caring
Consulting firm Accenture reached out beyond its client base to assist local communities impacted by bushfires and COVID last year.
Woolies stacks up as ‘quiet hero’
When the coronavirus pandemic struck 12 months ago, there was chaos in supermarkets across the country as people rushed to stockpile food.
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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