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Business Asia, Sept, 2001

Australia's 50 Most Beautiful Exports shine

SOME OF AUSTRALIA'S leading exporters gathered at the Sydney Opera House last month for the official unveiling of Australia's 50 Most Beautiful Exports for 2001.

Award recipients in each of the 10 categories were on hand to receive their accolades at the gala cocktail party, which was proudly sponsored by Columbus Line. The 50 Most Beautiful Exports list was first conceived by Overseas Trading Magazine in 2000 to recognise leading exporters who promote the beauty and excellence of Australian people and products.

Now in its second year, the list has gone from strength to strength, and continues to attract widespread attention throughout Australia.

Special guest and keynote speaker at this year's event was Federal Opposition Shadow Trade Minister Peter Cook, who praised all of the award recipients for their efforts in promoting a positive Australian image abroad.

Cook also called for a greater focus on art and design within Australia, and called for research and development concessions usually restricted to scientific fields to be extended to fashion and design.

Another special guest was entertainer David Atkins, who received an Award for his work on the Sydney Olympic Games.

AUSTRALIA'S 50
MOST BEAUTIFUL
EXPORTS

CELEBRITIES
Cate Blanchett
Barry Humphries
Steve Irwin
Hugh Jackman
Nicole Kidman
Heath Ledger
Kylie Minogue

SPORTS
Australian Cricket Team
Cathy Freeman
Ian Thorpe
The Wallabies
Karrie Webb

ARTISTS, WRITERS
& DIRECTORS
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Ric Birch
Baz Luhrmann
Papunya Tula Artists

FASHION
Australian Fashion Week
Collette Dinnigan
Elle Macpherson

TOURISM
Great Barrier Reef
Kakadu
Sydney Olympics
Sydney Opera House
Uluru

PRODUCTS & BRANDS
Australian Automotive Industry
Australian Wine Industry
Austal Ships
Cochlear
Foster's
Lonely Planet
Octopus Smartcards (ERG)
Paspaley Pearls
Qantas

EDUCATORS & SCIENCE
Biota
CSIRO
CSL
Securency
UNSW

ENTERTAINMENT
Beyond International
Bjorn Again
Village Roadshow
Working Dog Productions

NATURAL RESOURCES
Australia's precious gems
Gold
Rice
Silver
Wool

CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY
Douglas Daft
Rod Eddington
Jac Nasser