Special Report: 2005 40under40 Commemorative lift out

The 40under40 Awards are rapidly becoming the premier event in Perth for the city's business community. And if the 2005 guest list is any indication, a ticket to the awards is the hottest item in town come February.

The 700 people who attended this year's WA Business News 40under40 Awards made history when they walked down the red carpet as the first guests at a private function held at Parliament House in the building's history.

This year's 40under40 First Amongst Equals winner, Lyle Palmer, has dedicated his exceptional career to the study of genetics to improve human health.

Past 40under40 winners from every year since the inaugural celebration in 2002 were in attendance at the 2005 Awards gala, which not only celebrated the achievements of 40 new and outstanding young entrepreneurs, but also the ongoing successes of all 40un

It has been suggested that success in business doesn't often happen until there has been a business failure. According to that view, then, Manny Papadoulis is well on his way to success.

Last year's 40under40 First Amongst Equals winner Darren Haunold recently celebrated the opening of cellar door sales at his winery, Wills Domain.

When Nathan Buzza was named the 40under40 First Amongst Equals in 2003 his business, Commtech Wireless, had 30 staff and a turnover of $5 million.