Ampcontrol was named the winner of the President’s Award at the 2024 Business Hunter Awards on Friday 13 September 2024 where manufacturing businesses were among the top winners of the night.
The President’s Award is selected annually by the Business Hunter President and recognises an organisation or individual that has added substantial value to community and/or business efforts in the Hunter Region in a highly commendable and distinguished fashion. Ampcontrol was recognised for their approach to collaboration and innovation with maximum social and environmental impact.
“Ampcontrol is a Hunter success story which is making a global impact. Since its creation in 1968, Ampcontrol has developed several products and achieved significant business growth, welcoming other organisations into its fold. Ampcontrol demonstrates that true innovation comes through collaboration,” says Lauren Elyes, Current Business Hunter President.
“Their achievements include purpose-built manufacturing facilities in Tomago, the creation of ResTech, a joint venture with the University of Newcastle, and developing products to help decarbonise industry. Ampcontrol is a great example of a business achieving commercial success, as well as social and environmental impact.”
The award was accepted by Stacey Sleeman, Ampcontrol Finance Director & Chief Financial Officer.
“We are truly honoured to be recognised for our contribution to the region with this special award. We couldn’t do what we do without our incredible people who work tirelessly to transform the world through collaboration and Business Hunter for their dedication to connecting people in business so we can succeed as a region,” says Stacey Sleeman.
Ampcontrol is committed to championing the Hunter region to become Australia’s clean energy powerhouse by supporting the local business community through innovation and collaboration.
The Business Hunter Awards seeks to highlight the important contributions businesses make to the local, national, and global business communities. Held annually for more than 40 years, the program is known for celebrating the achievements and entrepreneurial spirit of the Hunter region’s most inspiring organisations and individuals.