Awards

Product and Services Marketing Award 2005
In April 2005 Nolan Meats won the prestigious and hotly contested Product and Services Marketing Award at the Primary Industries Achievement Awards as part of the Queensland Government's Primary Industries Week. The Product and Services Marketing Award recognises outstanding achievement in the marketing of primary industry products or services to key clients, customers or markets.

Processor Excellence Award 2003, 2004 & 2005
In September 2005 Nolan Meats again took out the "Processor Excellence Award" at the Annual Australian Meat Industry Council Awards Night. This makes it a "Threepeat" for Nolan Meats who also took this award home in 2003 and 2004. We were excluded from participating in 2006 but this will not stop us from striving to be the best in the industry.

Best Branded Beef Product - Highly Commended 2004
In February 2004, Nolan Meats launched its premium branded beef product, "Private Selection". Within just the six short months to August 2004, Private Selection was awarded a highly commended in the Best Branded Beef Product category at the annual Rabobank Red Meat Industry Awards.

Beef Achiever 2004
The coveted RURAL PRESS 2004 Beef Achiever was awarded to Nolan Meats Director Mr Terry Nolan in August 2004 for his services to industry development and innovation.

Paddock to Palate Gold Medal 2001
Nolan Meats have also won recognition at numerous culinary product awards including a gold medal at the prestigious 2001 Paddock to Palate event. This was through our ability to provide the consumer with a premium quality beef product which is always young, lean, light in colour and guaranteed tender.

Testimonials

Nolan Meats has long standing associations with many retail butcher shops around South-East and Central Queensland. There is also a wide cross section of steakhouses, restaurants, hotels and clubs through-out this region and the rest of Australia that are using Nolan Meats Private Selection brand of MSA beef. These outlets are supplied either direct or through many loyal wholesalers and food service distributors. We have managed to capture the thoughts of some of these very satisfied customers on what they think of our beef and all round service.

"After 30 years of dedicated service from Nolan Meats to us, Tiaro Meats and Bacon highly recommends Nolan Meats for complete high quality service. We would especially like to recommend their Private Selection Brand of MSA Beef"
Terry Connors
Tiaro Meats and Bacon
Tiaro, Queensland

"Pacific Meats have been using Nolan Meats since 1992 supplying the general public and various restaurants/clubs with only positive feedback. Taking part in the MSA program and using Nolan's Private Selection range has, I feel, only enhanced our business. The quality and consistency of the product ensures that Nolan Meats continue to remain market leaders"
Darryl Hatchett
Pacific Meats
Torquay, Hervey Bay, Queensland.

"Choosing Nolan Meats Private Selection beef for the menu at the Peregian Beach Hotel has proved to be extremely successful. This is due to the consistent tenderness of this perfectly aged full flavoured beef. We hear the same comment every week – 'Best steak I have ever eaten.'"
Paul Tait
Executive Chef
Peregian Beach Hotel

"Since we have opened the Key Bar and Restaurant, we have been using Nolan Meats Private Selection beef and have been unable to fault this product. This provides us with peace of mind as we rely on its quality and consistency. We would have no hesitation in recommending Nolan Meats."
Sherene Treeby
Managing Partner
Key Bar & Restaurant
Maroochydore

"Organizing a busy kitchen is hard enough without having to deal with inconsistencies of tenderness, taste and quality in beef (our highest selling meat) products. Thankfully Nolan Meats use strict grading processes to ensure a top quality beef product everytime, leaving us with hassle free preparation and confidence that every steak we serve will be thoroughly enjoyed."
Oliver Lachat
Head Chef
The Avenue Restaurant & Saloon

"Since Christmas of 2003, we have been using Nolan Meats Private Selection and have been delighted with the eating quality and consistency of the meat. We have also noticed an increase in the amount of meat we have been using during this time. We have no hesitation in recommending Nolan Meats Private Selection Beef"
Judy and Kerry Williamson
Licensees Grand Hotel
Monto, Queensland