Blacktown City Council - Media Release - Leading Manufacturer Of High Quality Pharmaceuticals Wins City’s Corporate Citizen Award

22 May 2019

 Vitex Pharmaceuticals, the 2019 Blacktown Corporate 

Citizen of the year.

In November 2017, Vitex Pharmaceuticals, Australia’s 

leading contract manufacturer of vitamins, minerals and 

nutritional supplements, unveiled its 26,000 square metre, 

state-of-the art manufacturing facility in Blacktown’s Eastern 

Creek.

Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali MP said: “We are proud 

to recognise Dr Aniss Chami as our Corporate Citizen of the 

Year.

“With a remarkable list of credentials, Dr Chami is one of the 

youngest CEOs in the industry.

“He has achieved international success in the industry and 

at the same time demonstrated a high level of community 

involvement within Blacktown City.

“Vitex Pharmaceuticals has brought more than 400 jobs to 

our City and Dr Chami is also known for his philanthropic 

work particularly with the Antiochian Orthodox Church and in 

helping migrants when they first arrive in Australia.

“Dr Chami is passionate about Australian-made products 

and has an international reputation for innovative quality 

systems underscored by an entrepreneurial spirit.

“Above all, he has shown that profitability and integrity can 

go hand in hand.”

Dr Chami was presented with his award during a successful 

‘2019 Budget Insight for Business’ forum on Tuesday.

“The forum provided an opportunity for almost 90 business 

representatives to receive a detailed briefing on Blacktown 

City Council’s record $736 million balanced budget and 

progress in Council’s plans to transform Blacktown,” Mayor 

Bali said.

Dr Aniss Chami, CEO of Vitex Pharmaceuticals and

Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali MP.

2019 Budget Insight for Business. 

Blacktown City Council- Media Release - Nominations Open For Corporate Citizen Of 2019

12 April 2019

Blacktown City Council is proud of the contribution made by\

its local business sector and recognises this contribution 

through the Blacktown Corporate Citizen awards program.

Blacktown City Mayor, Stephen Bali MP said: “The award

recognises an individual with a business in Blacktown City

who has achieved great success in their industry and made 

an outstanding contribution to the community.”

“The Corporate Citizen award winner is someone who has

not only done well in business but has clearly demonstrated 

a high level of social responsibility and community 

involvement in Blacktown City.”

Council is now calling for nominations for the Blacktown 

Corporate Citizen of 2019. The winner will be announced at 

a special function at Blacktown Civic Centre, Nirimba Room 

on Tuesday 21 May.

In recent years the award has been presented to builder, 

developer, and entrepreneur Bill McNamara OAM (2017), 

and Sydney Business Park owner and manager Rob Wearn 

and Owen Walsh (2018).

Rob Wearn bought Sydney Business Park land (with Bryan 

Singh) in the mid 1990’s, and they are both focused on 

creating a lasting positive legacy for the community. Mr 

Wearn is heavily involved in a number of Western Sydney 

charities, including Thorndale, Royal Far West and the Great 

Walk Foundation.

Owen Walsh has been the manager of the Sydney Business 

Park project since 2005, and is instrumental in shaping the 

vision and delivery of the project. Owen has been involved in 

supporting many local schools and job placements through 

his work with the Beacon Foundation and Marist 180.

“It is very important for us to recognise the huge contribution 

business owners and leaders make to both the economy 

and wellbeing of our City,” Mayor Bali said.

“I am looking forward to seeing the many worthy 

nominations for the award this year,” he said.

Nominations close on Friday 3 May.

To nominate yourself or another a member of our business 

community, complete the form on Council’s 

website:  blacktown.nsw.gov.au

Nominations can be emailed 

to council@blacktown.nsw.gov.au or sent via post to PO Box 

63, Blacktown 2148.

Mayor Stephen Bali MP (centre) presenting Owen Walsh 

(left) and Rob Wearn (right) with their Corporate Citizen of 

2018 awards.