The award recognises the company’s charity achievements, including the Steggles and Sydney Roosters Charity Nest to which over A$531,000 has been donated since 2010.

Steggles Marketing Manager, Celeste Moroney, said: “Our community work is something which underpins everything we do and is a hugely important part of our business. To be recognised for our achievements in this area is truly rewarding.”

Programme Director of The Australian Business Awards, Tara Johnston, said: “These types of accolades don’t come easily – they are underpinned by vision and leadership.

“We’re proud to promote the models of business and product excellence in addition to highlighting contributions to the community and sustainability initiatives with these leading organisations and to publicly honour their achievements.

“Across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, the 2012 winners of The Australian Business Awards are innovative, agile and truly ‘best in class’.”