Brad Smith, founder and director of the mini bike empire braaap has taken out the national title of Young Champion
Entrepreneur for the second year in a row, making him the first ever to achieve such a feat!
Braaap‰Ûªs impressive history and fast growth have been well recognised within the broader business sector. On the same
night, braaap also won the Small Business Champion Award for ‰Û÷Specialised Retail Small Business‰Ûª, adding to the long list
of prestigious awards already received, including the 2009 Enterprise Award at the Australian Business Awards,
Tasmanian winner & National Finalist for the 2009 Telstra Business ‰Û÷Sensis Social Responsibility Award‰Ûª, the Launceston
Chamber of Commerce 2009 Entrepreneurial Business Award, 2009 Tasmania Young Achiever Award and the 2008 Pride
of Australia Medal.
The numerous awards recognise Brad‰Ûªs youthful vision and commitment to giving back to the community. Brad‰Ûªs mission
extends well beyond his multi million dollar business, having established two non-profit divisions aimed at inspiring and
educating high school youth. He says his greatest achievement to date is ‰ÛÏbeing able to use my passion for motorcycles
to help other people through the braaap club & community group, creating a place that kids want to be at helping them
find their own passion and direction.‰Û
