The 40 under 40 Club in Western Australia celebrates individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to business while balancing their personal lives and giving back to the community. And all this before their 40th birthday! In recognition of outstanding businessmen and women, anyone can nominate a candidate for this award. After a lengthy written submission and interview process 40 achievers are celebrated in a gala black tie function for the "who's who" of Perth. Thankfully I am married to one of those so we were given tickets and had a really memorable night out.
It was so much fun getting dressed up and walking the red carpet at the Perth Convention Centre with a few hundred other guests. The entertainment was world class and the dinner outstanding. Each award winner was acknowledge with projected photos and voice over detailing their successes. There are truly amazing people out there who have grabbed opportunities and run for their lives. The outstanding achievements across all businesses and professions is quite inspiring. We did have a moment of feeling that we had missed that boat somehow! But then, just to be there, was very special.
After the 40 achievers have been announced there is an overall winner who is named "best amongst equals". A few years ago, Rob's boss, David Flanaghan, received that accolade for powering forward from a small exploration company to launching Atlas Iron as a major player in the mining industry. He just turned 40 last month!
It was really a fabulous night out and a great way for the city to acknowledge those who are keeping the wheels of industry turning.
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