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2006 Governor of Victoria Awards WinnerMarch 2008
A company culture based on its strong core values

In its 17th year, the Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce Premier Regional Business Awards program was established to recognise and promote outstanding business achievements in the region. It was a great honor for the team at Australian Char Pty.Ltd, when it was recently proclaimed winner of the Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce Corporate and Social Responsibility award.

According to James Sturgess, principal at McPherson and Kelly Lawyers, and founding committee member of the award program, “Australian Char’s efforts in supporting and engaging with its employees and the community is inspiring. The company’s managing director Lee Gilmour is justifiably proud of winning this award, and is clearly passionate about more than just the bottom line in business.”


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2006 Governor of Victoria Awards Winner November 2006
Heat Beads® - Australian BBQ Icon and Export Success

Innovation, commitment and persistence received Government recognition when Australian Char was presented with the 2006 Governor of Victoria Export Award - Minerals & Energy, for the successful export activity of its Heat Beads® BBQ briquettes. Australian Char now automatically advances as a national finalist of the 2006 Australian Export Awards held on November 30th.
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2006 Telstra Gippsland Business Award nomination July 2006
Export success lands Heat Beads®
2006 Telstra Gippsland Business
Award nomination


The Telstra Gippsland Business Award program is designed to promote and encourage excellence in and recognition for successful Gippsland based businesses committed to the development of the region. A 2006 Award finalist, Australian Char's successful nomination was for our export achievements, and commitment to supporting, strengthening and expanding the export of quality Australian products to the world.
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