In 2009 State Library of Queensland, the Queensland Library Foundation and QUT Business School collaborated to establish the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame (QBLHOF) initiative.[1][2] The QBLHOF recognises outstanding contributions and achievements made by organisations, companies and individuals to develop the Queensland economy and society, both contemporary and historical. The inductees are announced at an annual Induction Dinner gala event each year.
A governing committee determines a list of inductees based on a set of criteria including:[3]
| Year | Inductee | In recognition of | | 2018 | George Marchant | his significant national business success, internationally recognised innovation and for creating an enduring legacy for Queensland through outstanding philanthropy |
| George Miller | his unparalleled contributions to producing and directing commercially successful internationally award-winning films and for his outstanding contributions to the Australian and international film industries |
| John Moffat | his pioneering entrepreneurship in establishing North Queensland's mining industry and for his extensive business and community developments in the Cairns hinterland |
| Thérèse Rein | outstanding international business achievements as a ground-breaking social entrepreneur leading to unprecedented employment outcomes for people with disabilities |
| Domino's | its remarkable national and international success in the food industry resulting in pizza market leadership in seven countries through Don Meij's outstanding leadership and disruptive innovation |
| Wagners | their intrepid entrepreneurship in successfully completing highly challenging infrastructure projects nationally and internationally |
| 2017 | Walkers Limited | its 150 years of outstanding contributions to Queensland and Australian heavy engineering manufacturing, and for its sustained service to the community of Maryborough |
| Queen Fine Foods | its national market leadership and status as an iconic Australian brand for 120 years |
| Blackmores | its international success as a major Australian exporter and as Australia's leading vitamins and supplements manufacturer |
| Halfbrick Studios | its international leadership in mobile video games development, including the highly successful game Fruit Ninja, and for its outstanding contribution to the global games industry |
| Dr Dimity Dornan AO | her pioneering work in building Hear and Say into an international leader in the treatment of hearing loss in children |
| Dr George Chapman AO | his visionary contribution to tourism and the economy of Cairns and Far North Queensland, for the development of Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, and for distinguished service to Australian business and the community |
| 2016 | Suncorp Group | its important and sustained contribution to the Queensland economy through the provision of insurance, banking and financial services for 100 years |
| Mincom | its pioneering contribution to Queensland's information technology industry and for becoming a global technology leader through world class innovation |
| North Australian Pastoral Company | its sustained and significant contribution to the Queensland economy for 140 years as an innovative cattle breeder, beef producer and leader in land care practices |
| Margaret Mittelheuser | her groundbreaking achievements as Australia's first female stockbroker and for her significant contributions to women in business and philanthropy |
| Rodney Wylie | his outstanding contribution to the Queensland economy through leadership of Queensland and Australian corporations and for significant contributions to the public accounting profession and the community |
| Manuel Hornibrook | his distinguished contributions to Australia's construction industry, national infrastructure, iconic bridges, the Sydney Opera House and for becoming the nation's leading builder |
| 2015 | The Courier Mail | its distinguished contribution to reporting Queensland affairs for close to 170 years and its recognised status as Queensland's leading newspaper |
| Lawrence Wackett | his visionary and tenacious leadership and innovation in establishing Australia's aircraft design and manufacturing industries and their contribution to the defence of Australia |
| Hyne Timber | the Hyne family's significant contribution to the timber industry, regional employment and the innovative production of timber products for over 130 years |
| Ellen O'Brien and Defiance Flour | her pioneering leadership in establishing Defiance Flour Mills and its signature product Defiance Flour, a leading Australian brand for over 100 years |
| Blue Care | its national leadership and outstanding contribution to developing world class services in aged care throughout the communities of Queensland for over sixty years |
| Benjamin Wickham MacDonald | his excellence in leadership in the Australian shipping industry, leading to his recognition as the Napoleon of Australian shipping |
| 2014 | Sarah Ann Jenyns | her audacious leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation in designing and manufacturing health and fashion garments, gaining worldwide recognition and national industry leadership |
| Bank of Queensland | its excellence in providing banking services to Queensland for over a century and its continuing expansion nationally |
| RACQ | its iconic contribution to motoring services, public advocacy for motorists, road safety and community service throughout Queensland for over 100 years |
| John Williams | his pioneering contribution to the development of the Queensland economy as the first holder of a trading licence, first public transport operator, coal miner and store keeper |
| Vincent Fairfax | his outstanding contributions to leadership in Australian business and community organisations and for his visionary, enduring philanthropy |
| Teys Australia | their highly successful and resilient leadership and innovation in beef processing and exporting for over sixty years |
| 2013 | Charles Chauvel | his pioneering contributions to the Australian film industry, his entrepreneurship and his iconic status as a Queensland and Australian filmmaker |
| Paula Stafford | her fashion industry innovation, establishing her brand name nationally and internationally and significantly enhancing the reputation of the Gold Coast |
| Brett Family | highly diverse major contributions and industry leadership within Queensland business for over 100 years, especially in the timber and hardware industries |
| QUF | its success as a listed Queensland public company and its outstanding contribution to the national dairy industry through innovations in production technology, products and marketing |
| Mackay Sugar | its sustained excellence in sugar production and its substantial contribution to the Mackay region and to the Queensland economy |
| Queensland Country Women's Association, Queensland branch of the Country Women's Association | its exceptional contribution to the social and economic wellbeing of country women and rural communities for over 90 years |
| 2012 | Eva Burrows | her far-reaching contributions to the community through exceptional global and national leadership of the Salvation Army |
| William Knox D'Arcy | his major contribution to the success of the Mount Morgan gold mine and the international significance of his role in the discovery of oil in Persia |
| Cyril Golding | his major contributions to civil infrastructure and mining services in Queensland as well as to philanthropy and the community |
| McDonald family | their continuing leadership and innovation in beef cattle production for more than 150 years in Queensland as well as substantial contributions to the community |
| ALS Limited (formerly Campbell Brothers) | its distinguished global business achievements and sustained contributions to Queensland's economy for nearly 150 years |
| Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland | the Royal Queensland Show's iconic standing and its outstanding contribution to Queensland industry and society for 136 years |
| 2011 | John Nosworthy | outstanding economic and social contributions to Queensland through leadership excellence in business, professional life and community service |
| Rhonda White, wife of Terry White | her exceptional entrepreneurship and innovation in national retailing and significant contributions to the community |
| Terry White | his exceptional entrepreneurship and innovation in national retailing and significant contributions to public leadership and the community |
| A P Eagers Limited | its sustained success and excellence in motor vehicle retailing and service to the community for 100 years |
| Queensland National Bank | its critical contribution to Queenslands early economic development by providing vital banking services throughout the State |
| Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (Queensland) | its iconic contribution to rural health and rural community building in Australia through exceptional standards of service and innovation |
| Thiess Pty Ltd redirects to Leighton Holdings | its outstanding contribution to infrastructure development in Australia and for its pioneering of international trade |
| 2010 | Jack Hutchinson | his major and sustained contribution to Queensland's construction industry and economy |
| Kate Mary Smith | her historically significant business leadership, developing a Queensland funeral business now in its sixth generation |
| Graham Turner | his creation of Flight Centre, Australia's leading domestic and international travel sales business, through outstanding entrepreneurship and innovation |
| James Tyson | his outstanding rural entrepreneurship, significantly contributing to Queensland's development |
| Bundaberg Distilling Company redirects to Bundaberg Rum | its development of an iconic national and international product, Bundaberg Rum and contributing significantly to Queensland's rural industry |
| Golden Circle (company) | its significant contribution to processing Queensland produce and developing high quality national product brands |
| Queensland Institute of Medical Research redirects to QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute | its distinguished contribution to community wellbeing through world class medical research and its commercialisation |
| Ray White Group | its building of Australia's leading real estate business, contributing significantly to national and international property sales and development |
| Mount Isa Mines | its sustained and outstanding contribution to Queenslands economy, the mining industry and rural development |
| 2009 | Don Argus | his outstanding business leadership significantly contributing to national and international business |
| Bob Bryan | his outstanding entrepreneurship in the mining industry significantly contributing to Queensland's economic development |
| Steve Irwin | his outstanding international entrepreneurship, both in business and wildlife conservation, significantly contributing to Queensland and its international reputation |
| Clem Jones | his outstanding business and community leadership significantly contributing to Queensland's development |
| Jim Kennedy | his outstanding national business leadership and significantly contributing to Queensland business and the community |
| John Pidgeon | his outstanding business leadership significantly contributing to Queensland business and the community |
| Valmai Pidgeon | her outstanding business leadership significantly contributing to Queensland business and the community |
| Joe Saragossi | his outstanding and sustained business leadership significantly contributing to the Queensland economy |
| Sister Angela Mary | her outstanding organisational leadership significantly contributing to Queensland and its health and social wellbeing |
| Burns Philp | its significant contributions made to the development of Queensland and its economy |
| Castlemaine Perkins | an iconic Queensland brewing business significantly contributing to the Queensland economy and community |
| Qantas | iconic national and international airline business, originating in Queensland, and significantly contributing to the Queensland economy and community |
Since 2014 the QBLHOF has also awarded an annual Fellowship, to recipients working on a research project that utilises the resources of the John Oxley Library at State Library of Queensland to produce new interpretations of Queensland's business history.
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