last night Blackmores chairman Marcus Blackmore accepted an award in Brisbane from His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland. Blackmores was inducted into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame, established by QUT Business School, the State Library of Queensland and the Queensland Library Foundation in 2009, to recognise the public contribution made by leaders of business to the reputation of Queensland and its economic and social development. Marcus paid tribute to his late father during the event, saying “our journey started in Queensland in 1932 with Maurice Blackmore’s very strong sense of purpose and a vision for better health for Australians - opening one of Australia’s first health food stores in Albert Street, Brisbane in 1932 along with a small naturopathic practice which grew into a regional network of outlets. “Eighty-five years later our business looks very different but what we stand for remains the same,” Blackmore said. He said from humble beginnings in Queensland the business was now enjoying success on a global stage, adding “we’ve faced challenges and criticism and we’ve overcome it with strong values and with a fighting spirit, and I’ve no doubt that comes from our heritage”. QUT Emeritus Professor Peter Little said the businesses and individuals inducted into the Hall of Fame this year had “demonstrated the entrepreneurship and innovation that exemplify what Queensland has to offer Australia and the world. “Their diverse stories have helped shape our state and recognising them in this way provides a permanent, public record of their leadership and excellence for future generations,” Little added.
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