Cate Bell is an inaugural member of GAIN (Gippsland Aquaculture Industry network Inc.) and is the current Secretary  of the GAIN Executive Committee.

Tony Mclennan (GAIN Chairman), said "It is fantastic that Cate and Keith have been recognised for their achievements and on behalf of all GAIN members I would like to extend our congratulations".

About the Gippsland Business Awards
The Gippsland Business Awards have existed in their current format since 1998. The awards began in 1994 with New Zealand Insurance as the major sponsor. The Gippsland Business Awards were revived in 1998 by funding through the Gippsland Area Consultative Committee with sponsorship and in kind support provided by WIN Television, Victorian Employer’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) and Australian Chamber of Manufacturers (ACM) to promote and encourage excellence in and recognition for Gippsland businesses.

In 2000, Federation Health became the major sponsor with the annual event becoming the Federation Health Gippsland Business Awards. Businesses can be nominated, or nominate themselves and the nominated businesses are judged by category.

The Federation Health Gippsland Business Awards attracts sponsorship from all regions and industries within Gippsland. The Federation Health Gippsland Business Awards is a non-profit event, with a Committee of Management made up of representation from sponsors. www.gba.org.au