About the Australian Export Awards

The Australian Export Awards is a national program that recognises and honours exporters who have achieved sustainable export growth through innovation and commitment.

The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) partner the presentation of this national program, now in its 48th year is historically one of the longest running business awards programs in Australia.

47th Australian Export Awards Winners on stage in the Great Hall at Parliament House Canberra on 20 November 2009.

The program is made possible through the collaboration of all the States and Territories, who each independently run their export awards programs. The winners from these eight programs progress as national finalists to the Australian Export Awards. Entering at the State and Territory level is the only way of becoming a national finalist with the possibility of winning a national Award or the highly prestigious Prime Minister’s Australian Exporter of the Year Award.

Given the importance of exporting to the Australian economy, the objectives of the program are to showcase Australia’s top exporters. The winners are role models for the businesses of Australia – demonstrating their drive to achieve success overseas and their significant contribution to the economy, encouraging other Australian businesses to strive for success in world markets. Past winners have reported that an Australian Export Award has increased their credibility in overseas markets and generated significant media interest in their business.

Winners of the program are highlighted and promoted through direct contact with Australian business representatives at export events and through the generation of press coverage of the national finalists and winners.

The twelve Award categories in the Australian Export Awards offer an opportunity whatever your business size or industry. The benefits of winning a prestigious award can mean entering is a worthwhile investment of your time. One of the twelve Award winners is personally selected by the Prime Minister, to be known as the Prime Minister’s Australian Exporter of the Year – the ultimate accolade for an Australian exporter.

For further information, contact exportawards@austrade.gov.au or phone 1300 88 19 20.

Background

The Australian Export Awards recognise Australian businesses for excellence and achievement in exporting. The program rewards and profiles the "best of the best" businesses in exporting around the nation. From manufacturing to mining, agribusiness to the arts, tourism and education, businesses across all industries, regardless of size or location are being acknowledged.

The Australian Export Awards have earned the reputation throughout the Australian business community as one of the most prestigious and significant industry awards on the business calendar.

The national award program is supported by many of Australia's leading corporations, export facilitators and industry groups.  The program remains a high priority and top focus of the Federal Government.  

Program Objectives

• Identify and reward Australia's most successful and innovative exporters
• Promote top exporters as corporate role models in order to stimulate greater involvement in exporting amongst Australian businesses
• Promote Australia's leading exporters to the same status and public recognition as sporting and entertainment heroes
• Further develop community awareness of the importance of exporting to Australia’s economic future and support the drive to substantially increase the number of companies exporting