Hall of Fame honour for General Burrows
General Eva Burrows with her Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame induction award. (Photo: Major David Terracini)
State Governor, Penelope Wensley, inducted General Eva Burrows (Ret.) into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame on Thursday, 2 August.
More than 800 people filled the Brisbane Convention and ExhibitionCentre’s Plaza Ballroom for the Induction Dinner.Six individuals and organisations were recognised for their exceptional and inspiring business leadership, and their contribution to the Queensland economy and the growth and development of the state.
Max Walters, Managing Director of Channel Seven Brisbane, a sponsor of the Hall of Fame, introduced General Burrowsas she stepped onto the platform to accept her award. “This award is in recognition of General Burrows’ far-reaching contributions to the community through exceptional global and national leadership of The Salvation Army,” he said.
A short video featuring snapshots of a two-hour interview with General Burrows was shown on the four large screens in the ballroom. The General spoke about her early education and leadership opportunities at BrisbaneStateHigh School, her work and ministry around the world and the strength of her beliefs in truth, honesty, courage and prayer.
“I am honoured to receive this award in my home state of Queensland,” she said during her acceptance speech.
“It was here that I learned many of the management and administrative skills and standards that are an integral part of The Salvation Army today. We are not just a movement with an enviable reputation, we run on sound fiscal principles and an effective management culture. We are accountable to our donors, the people we serve, and to our God.”
Major Mark Campbell, South Queensland Divisional Commander, attended the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame Induction Dinner in support of General Eva Burrows. (Photo: Major David Terracini)
General Burrows admitted to being surprised when Peter Little, Professor of Business Law and Executive Dean of the Queensland University of Technology Business School, first contacted her about the award.
“I’ve been more known for my preaching and leadership of The Salvation Army than for my administrative skills, but I always tried to keep up with management and administrative principles to be as effective as possible for our movement,” General Burrows said.
“The Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame awards show that not-for-profits can be just as effective as any business in their administration and management.”
The Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame was established in 2009, to recognise the public contribution made by leaders of business to the reputation of the state and its economic and social development.
A central repository of digital stories and accompanying historical data has been established in a purpose-built space at the State Library of Queensland. An online presence, where the digital stories are also available, complements the project. For more information, go to leaders.slq.qld.gov.au.
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