KAILIS and France Group executive chairman Theo G Kailis was presented with the prestigious Michael Kailis Award at the WA Fishing Industry Council Awards last week.
Mr Kailis has been involved in the industry for more than 60 years and has built up Kailis and France Group into one of Australia’s most diversified seafood businesses. The group’s interests span fishing, processing, export marketing and innovative value-adding for fresh fish, lobster and prawns.
Other winners included Fisherman of the Year Mal Millard, Crew Member of the Year Terry Ellery, Environment Award winner Bluetown Holdings and Innovation Award winner MG Kailis Group.