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Last week, the 2025 French–Australian Excellence Awards took place at the Residence of France in Canberra. The gala, organised by Le Courrier Australien, brought together members of the Franco-Australian community, finalists, sponsors, and guests to celebrate individuals and organisations making outstanding contributions to the relationship between France and Australia.

Bilateral Solutions Sponsors the Entrepreneurship Award

This year once again, we at Bilateral Solutions were delighted to sponsor the Entrepreneurship category, a focus close to our heart given our mission to support growth, innovation and cross-cultural business between France and Australia.

🏆 Spotlight on the Entrepreneurship Winner

We are proud to congratulate Geoffroy Henry, winner of the 2025 Entrepreneurship Award. At the ceremony, Geoffroy, founder of the logistics company Ofload, was recognised for his entrepreneurial journey

For Bilateral Solutions, sponsoring the Entrepreneurship Award means more than backing a prize. It’s about honouring the spirit of ambition, creativity, and leadership. Geoffroy exemplifies those values, and we’re thrilled to support his success as part of our broader commitment to championing entrepreneurs who bridge France and Australia.

🎉 Celebrating All the Winners

A huge congratulations goes out to all the 2025 winners across the range of categories, from arts and culture, to sustainability, research and beyond. Each one represents a story of dedication, talent, and impact, reinforcing the rich and diverse ties between our two nations.

2025 Winners & Sponsors

• Arts, Culture, Entertainment & Events
  Winner: Solveig Coulon. Sponsor: Art Atrium 48
• Culinary & Gastronomy
  Winner: David Bitton. Sponsor: Tefal
• Entrepreneurship
  Winner: Geoffroy Henry. Sponsor: Bilateral Solutions
• Environmental & Sustainability
  Winner: Fanny Busseroles. Sponsor: ENGIE
• International Expansion & Value Creation
  Winners:Romain Bertin and Cynthia Dearin. Sponsor: Smart Mango
• Research & Innovation
  Winner: Dr Jean-Philippe Ral. Sponsor: Ponant
• Solidarity, Community & Volunteerism
  Winner: Mona La Cour and Adeline Mansotte. Sponsor: French Assist Australia
• Sport
  Winner: Cassiel Rousseau. Sponsor: Theault
• Women in STEM
  Winner: Vanessa Pirotta. Sponsor: L’Oréal

Acknowledging the Organisers and Hosts

We extend our gratitude to Le Courrier Australien for organising another outstanding ceremony, and to the French Embassy and Ambassador Pierre-André Imbert for hosting the evening in such a distinguished setting.

Supporting Innovation and Entrepreneurship

At Bilateral Solutions, we believe in the power of entrepreneurship to drive change, in business, communities, and international collaboration. Supporting the French–Australian Excellence Awards is our way of celebrating that power, and of spotlighting the innovators, leaders, and visionaries who make a difference.

We congratulate Geoffroy Henry, salute all the winners, and look forward to seeing what the next edition brings!

The Bilateral Solutions Team

Photos courtesy of Le Courrier Australien.