The 2024 Telstra Best of Business Awards State Winners have been announced. The prize praises and platforms a range of businesses. We hope you enjoy learning more about the arts recipients below. These creatives are all doing very interesting work, we encourage you to check out their initiatives at the links.
Northern Territory
Manapan Furniture
An Indigenous owned organisation, Manapan produces bespoke, high-end furniture pieces from the remote island of Milingimbi just off the north coast of mainland Australia. The core mission of Manapan is to empower the Yolngu nation of Milingimbi by providing job opportunities through the production of its range of high-end giftware, furniture and office furnishings.
South Australia
Transmutation
Transmutation is a craft sized recycling and manufacturing business that makes and sells circular economy products, proving to its customers that waste can be great. The business sells everything from bags, belts, clothing and jewellery, homewares, and more.
Tasmania
Allison Davies, Music and The Brain
Allison Davies, Music and The Brain educates parents, carers, teachers and service providers to use therapeutic, music-based strategies as tools for felt safety in themselves and their children, with a particular focus on neurodivergence and neuro affirming practice.
Australian Capital Territory
NatureArt Lab
Established in 2017 by wildlife and botanical artist, Julia Landford, NatureArt Lab is an art school and environmental education centre with a vision to connect people with nature through art. NatureArt Lab offers a range of teaching programs that integrate art, science and environmental sustainability.
