Winners & Finalists

2006 Qld Business Icon Winner

Jackson Allan

“Business Icon was an exciting event that challenged me to push myself beyond my comfort zone. It gave me increased self-confidence and contestants that I still speak with today tell me how Business Icon made them see just how much untapped potential they had. The whole event was a great chance for me to benchmark myself against others in my age group and proved to potential employers that I had more to offer than just a grade point average. Most importantly I made friends with other highly-motivated, talented people who are some of my closest friends today. If you want to be the best you have to surround yourself with the best and Business Icon is your opportunity to do just that.”

2007 Qld Business Icon Winner

Belinda Young

“Business Icon is a fabulous opportunity for young business minded people. The competition gave me the confidence to believe in myself and achieve those things I didn’t think possible.
Business Icon is very well structured and includes every aspect of business in a very well integrated experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the chance to take part in such an innovative, motivated and passionate program. The people both competing and involved had an absolute blast and I am sure will remember it long into the future.
The competition fosters a spirit of entrepreneurship whilst focusing that spirit locally to aid our communities. It certainly is a fierce, worthwhile and challenging competition.”

2008 Qld Business Icon Winner

Renee Robbie

“The Business Icon competition provides an exciting environment for the development of a valuable business skills set. During the competition we were challenged to think creatively, pitch persuasively and work efficiently, both in teams and as individuals. The competition helped me put into practice my business degree, and the entrepreneurial spirit of those involved was a source of ongoing inspiration. Many of the people I met in that week now form part of my business network and have remained close friends.”