05/05/2026
This is so exciting - we have to share!
Congratulations to the City of Perth Strategic Alliance Award winner, Justin Barnes
Justin Barnes left the security of a full-time job during the pandemic to found Rocket Launcher, helping purpose-led organisations punch above their weight through strategic marketing, partnership and fundraising.
The company’s fingerprints can be found on Perth’s winning bid for the 2030 Gay Games, PrideFEST 2024 and Backroads Gravel (the Mid West’s largest mass-participation sporting event).
Mr Barnes’ leadership is grounded in authenticity and relationship driven, as a successful social entrepreneur, community advocate and marketing industry leader.
He has prioritised long-term impact, systems and partnerships over short-term profits, in a move designed to create lasting community and economic value.
That approach appears to have paid dividends for Rocket Launcher, which estimates it has delivered a total of more than $230,000 of direct and in-kind community impact over the past five years.
Congratulations Justin!
See the full list of winners in our free-to-read article here | https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Kaynar-Group-founder-takes-out-top-gong-at-40u40-awards
