Industry Recognition Award Winners

Life Time Achievement Award

BASA A can bestow an Honorary Life Membership of the National Association to special persons.   Honorary Life Membership of the National Association is conferred on those who have given outstanding service to the balloon industry.   Honorary Life Membership provides for the Honour of those persons to be a voting member of the Association’s Council.  There should not at any one time be any more than 5 life Members.

 

Honorary Life membership of the Balloon Artists and Suppliers Association of Australasia

First Awardee 2005 Margie Monk from It’s a Gas  SA

 

Margie has contributed to the life of the industry through the establishment of BASA SA. 

Margie has provided continuous support as director and member of her state association since it’s inception in 1991.

Offering her tireless roll in the establishment of BASA Australasia she promoted the National concept of the industry and she undertook the roll as National President in 1999.
To see the growth of the accreditation and quality within professional balloon décor she complied the beginnings of the BASA accreditation programme and Code of Practice.
South Australia’s Association had a leader in Margie Monk when they hosted the 1995 “Titanic Event”  a convention to remember.

Still eager to support the industry Margie contributed to the 2003 convention in Hobart “Antarctic The Event”
A tireless worker for State and National while still running her successful business Margie has provided many more activities and sacrifice some of which we will never know.

Congratulations for your efforts to the Australian Balloon Industry.

 

 

The Balloon Artists and Suppliers Association of Australasia is made up of members from each state association.  

1997 marked the inaugural year of awards to those individuals who had contributed most to the growth of the balloon industry.  Such individuals are recognised as a reward for outstanding contributions to the industry, in particular those early pioneers who helped build the foundation for the many small businesses that comprise our membership today.

This honour takes the form of a plaque which is presented to the person nominated and chosen by his or her peers at each Bi Annual National Convention.

 

1997 Ken Arith from Mr Balloons

Ken Airth was one of the first Balloon businesses in Sydney and provided endless encouragement and support to many up and coming balloon artists. Ken’s business helped put Balloons into the event market with the 1988 Bi centenary, Expo QLD and Commonwealth Games. Ken was awarded this for his outstanding contributions to the industry.

Newton Sanbrook from Sanbrook Rubber

Newton Sanbrook started Australia’s only balloon manufacturing company 1956. Sanbrook Rubber Company  has been known as “ The Balloon Factory” and trades today as Premier Balloons. It was Newton’s endeavour to create the Australian balloon in a huge range of colours and variety. He expanded into hardware and accessories which are all common tools we use everyday in the balloon industry . Newton and his company have supported the industry as a major sponsor at each National Convention and many other aspects of the balloon industry.

Newton was awarded this for his outstanding contributions to the industry.

1999 Jean Michel Lucie from The Balloonery

Jean Michel has many awards for his creative design and imagination. In 1998 Jean Michel with the  co-operation of Premier Balloons designed, manufactured and created the Product known as the “LINK-O-LOON”. It was this new concept of a balloon with a Neck and Tail that provided our industry a new and exciting tool to add into the ever increase creative designs that balloon artists use.

Jean Michel was awarded this for his outstanding contributions to the industry.

2001 Gunter Blum from Balloons Galore

Gunter has been in the balloon industry for 22 years and has a background of working in film & television as well as attending art school. In 1986 he started Balloons Galore in Brisbane and along with his team of talented co – workers he has won many awards in the balloon industry both internationally and Nationally

He has also been a presenter at previous balloon conventions both within Australia and internationally. He is BASA QLD president and was co-coordinator of ABC 1999.

Gunter was awarded this for his outstanding contributions to the industry.

2003 Raymond Connett from Balloon Boutique

Raymond is one of the many people who have balloons as a passion and enjoyment for their career, as a small business in this industry he has contribute time and effort to the growth of  Balloon Artists and Suppliers Association. As founding president Raymond started the NSW Association. He contributed to the foundation of the National Association where he was Vice President.

He has also supported the industry with education and teaching since 1985.As a Bi Annual convention committee person for ABC 1997 and ABC 2003 Raymond has encouraged many young businesses to new heights.

Raymond was awarded this for his outstanding contributions to the industry.

2005 Peter Nikolas from The Party People Sydney

Peter was one of the first supporters and committee members of BASA NSW in 1991. His roll as BASA NSW Treasurer has always been admired with the way he handles the books. Peter has contributed to the life of the industry as a continuous supporter of all activities and training classes. peter took on the roll of Treasurer of BASA NSW again in 1002 and still hold the position today.  peter also included the roll as BASA-A National Tresurer in 2003 and still holds the roll today. Peter has been on the organising committee for ABC2005. Peter was awarded for his outstanding contributions to the industry.