BRISBANE, AUSUSTRALIA,
OCTOBER 22nd 2010: Innovative
and creative companies have received the State's highest recognition for
global success at the 21st Premier of Queensland's Export Awards, last
night.
Premier Anna Bligh announced that Battlefield Sports, Village Roadshow
Studios, and Cutting Edge Post as the top three Arts and Entertainment
exporters in Queensland.
Cutting Edge pipped the other two, for the overall gong.
Premier Anna Bligh presented the awards and said that this year's winners
and finalists list formed part of the honor roll of companies doing business
globally.
"In 2009-10 the value of Queensland's merchandise exports were worth more
$42.7 billion dollars to Queensland's economy," Ms Bligh said.
"We know that exporting is vital to Queensland's economy and jobs. And we
need to continue to look beyond our borders, to grow established
relationships and develop new markets to enable our world-class industries
to expand and create new jobs.
"The Premier of Queensland's Export Awards, presented each year during
Queensland's Export Week, recognize the achievements and capabilities of the
State's export businesses and industries.
"The awards give our excellent exporters due congratulation and reward for
their efforts overseas, further establishing Queensland as a reliable global
supplier of quality export products and services.
Battlefield Sports as grown its live gaming company from a niche
business to an international success.
Battlefield Sports, Marketing C.O. Nicole Lander said that as a previous
Export Award winner, Battlefield Sports has first-hand experience of the
huge advantages that these prestigious awards can deliver.
"Since commencing exporting in 2002, Battlefield Sports has gained
international success for its work in combat entertainment," Ms Lander
said.
"Through on-going reinvestment in our technology, facilities and staff
Battlefield Sports has grown into the national leader in live gaming,
and operates the largest battlefield in Australia," Ms Lander said.
Battlefield Sports has exported its equipment to more than 35
countries, far and wide from the UK, Spain, and Belgium to the Czech
Republic and Romania.
Awards Summary:
* 2010 - Top 3 Arts/Entertainment Exporter
* 2009 - Top 3 Arts/ Entertainment Exporter
* 2007 - Category Winner (Australian Technology Showcase)
* 2005 - Regional Winner
* 2004 - State Finalist, Arts/Entertainment Exporter
About Battlefield Sports
Battlefield Sports™ is the world leader in live gaming combat
entertainment. With more than a decade of experience, Battlefield
Sports is the pacesetter in combat entertainment. This year, the company introduces its patent-pending
S*A*T*RŪ System.
Battlefield Sports sells about 70% of its live gaming products
internationally. For more information, visit
www.battlefieldsports.com
About Trade Qld Export Awards
Trade Queensland manages the Premier of Queensland's Export Awards.
Its charter is to recognizing and publicly acknowledge the success,
innovation and sheer hard work of Queensland's exporters. Trade
Queensland is the Queensland Government's lead agency for driving
export growth in Queensland. Visit
www.export.qld.gov.au
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