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Tribute for tradition of generosity
Hutchies has won the 2019 Corporate Philanthropist of the Year title at the Queensland Community Foundation’s (QCF) Philanthropist of the Year Awards. QCF said Hutchies had supported charities and causes for more than a century, building deep connections in its communities with donations of $3 million a year to charities. Chairman Scott Hutchinson said helping community groups had been a family tradition since his great-grandfather established the company in 1912 and started supporting local sporting clubs in the Brisbane bayside suburbs of Wynnum and Manly. “They say charity begins at home and that’s the way it has been for our family, but now it has become part of our team culture,” said Scott. “Looking after mates is a very Australian thing to do and Hutchies’ team members are always on the lookout for individuals and groups who deserve a helping hand.” Other winners in the Philanthropist of the Year Awards are: QCF Board of Governors’ Award
Philanthropist of the Year
for Outstanding Achievement – Hand Heart Pocket, who work tirelessly across Queensland and Papua New Guinea supplying major donations to organisations that address areas of significant and under-resourced societal need. Community Philanthropist of the Year – Philip Bacon, art dealer, whose influence extends beyond the donation of cash gifts and artworks, to include leadership, advocacy and support for preservation of national art history. Emerging Philanthropist of the Year – Astrid Jorgensen, founder of the Pub Choir phenomenon, who was recognised for creating an innovative and exciting platform for community engagement. Higher Education Philanthropist of the Year – Scott Williams. SME Philanthropy Award – Versace Timbers and Elliott Australia. • More on Hutchies’ tradition of generosity – see Managing Director on P 2.
Chairman Scott Hutchinson receives Corporate Philanthropist of the Year award from QCF director, Amanda MacDougall.
Photo credit: Sam Charlton
Turning the page in music history
Doing what Ita says JACK Thompson, legendary Australian actor and author, made history in 1972 when he appeared as Cleo magazine’s first male nude centrefold under direction of the then-editor (now ABC chair), Ita Buttrose. The Truth can reveal (literally) Hutchies’ homegrown Jack!
➤ To see the reveal – P3 The Fortitude Music Hall – open for business. THE Fortitude Music Hall, in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, was officially opened on July 26 with a spectacular night of live music entertainment. Built and owned by Hutchies, The Fortitude
Music Hall is Brisbane’s newest live music venue and the largest ballroom and theatre space in Australia. • Continued on Page 2 >>>>>
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