Joe Berry Winner
- 1986 Bernie Brookes
- 1987 Chris Mitchell
- 1988 Julian Taylor
- 1989 Bruce Perkins
- 1990 Murray Johnson
- 1991 Claude Sorbello
- 1992 Debra Carlton
- 1993 Ross Carlton
- 1994 Melinda King
- 1995 Tony Klatt
- 1996 Gary Dunn
- 1997 Leisa Bacon
- 1998 Belinda Densley
- 1999 Peter Syson
- 2000 Anthony George
- 2001 Adam Beegling
- 2002 James Oliver
- 2003 Amanda Glover
- 2004 Delma Honiball
- 2006 Darren Grace
- 2007 Kelly Willingale
- 2008 Paul Heppell
- 2009 Brett Griffiths
- 2010 Kerryn Bullpitt
- 2011 Steven Bean
ASMCA Scholarship
- 1995 Jaqueline Dyer
- 1996 Amanda Verhoeven
- 1997 Samira Hasham
- 1998 Robert Jovcevski
- 1999 Nathan Bromley
- 2000 Merianne Sayer
- 2001 Troy Edwards
- 2002 Tony Boutouvia
- 2006 Claire Connole
- 2007 Matthew Parry
- 2009 Tenielle Dunstall
- 2011 Shannon Cumberlidge
Joe Berry Story
Born in England, Joe Berry came to Australia in 1919. From a varied career Joe became involved with Claude Fraser, generally known as the father of Self-Serve groceries in this country. Claude was the founder of BCC (Brisbane Cash & Carry) which was later to become the backbone of the Woolworths growth in the grocery markets.
Constantly looking for new ideas, Joe's quest for information took him on overseas study tours, particularly the United States. He was always looking for modern fresh ideas to implement in the Australian grocery scene.
Not only did Joe contribute to the growth and development of BCC, his ideas and innovations dramatically affected the Australian industry as a whole. Many practices taken for granted today, such as the supermarket trolley, were initially developed and trialed in Australia by Joe Berry in the early 1950's.
Open topped refrigeration was first commissioned by Joe Berry, along with pre-packed fruit and vegetables and the common “twist-tie”. Joe later developed self serve wholesale warehouses in conjunction with Tom Tickle from TWD (later QIW). All of these innovations are now common place within the industry world wide.
Joe’s involvement in the grocery trade was continued by his son John who until recently was a major part of the independent supermarket scene in this country. John talks proudly of his fathers contribution to the industry and it is for this reason that the Joe Berry Awards exist, so that innovation can continue through our young executives.
The support of the industry keeps this innovation alive. Having your sponsorship and participation form the young executives in your company will keep the JBA as a premier development program for future leaders.
Show your support
Over the years, the Joe Berry Australian Retail Executive Awards have been supported by an array of industry leaders including Woolworths, 3M, Goodman Fielder Home Ingredients, Simplot, Coca-Cola, Nielsen, ACP Magazines, Myer and Retail World.
We urge you to become a part of the Joe Berry Australian Retail Executive Awards by investing in the future of our industry. Take the opportunity to be a valued sponsor in the development of the talent that is the future of retailing.
For details on how to join the Joe Berry Australian Retail Executive Awards please email the ASMCA and request a copy of the DVD and the application forms: enquiries@asmca.com.
