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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, which, in its 47th year is historically one of the longest running business awards programs in Australia.
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| 2008 Australian Export Awards held at the Gallery of Victoria on 5 December 2008. |
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
Working with States and Territories
The Australian Export Awards is a collaborative event. Each calendar year, representatives from Austrade, the ACCI and coordinators from the eight State and Territory Export Award programs plan and implement the National Awards program.
Award categories, eligibility guidelines, judging criteria, application processes, marketing and publicity activities are reviewed annually and improved upon as appropriate.
Entering at the State and Territory level is your only path to the Australian Export Awards, with winners from each state and territory automatically progressing as national finalists.
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| Chris Young, NT Chamber of Commerce launches the Territory's 2008 program with the Australian Export Awards. |
State and Territory winners are announced at presentation ceremonies held across the country in September and October.
Throughout the year, the Australian Export Awards will deliver, in collaboration with the state/territory partners, specific events to promote the Awards program and the significant benefits of winning.
The Australian Export Awards culminates in November 2009 with the announcement of the National Category Winners and the Prime Minister's Australian Exporter of the Year at a prestigious National Awards ceremony.
National Finalist Benefits
- An opportunity to vie for the Prime Minister's Australian Exporter of the Year;
- Austrade will prepare a comprehensive media/publicity campaign highlighting the success of all National Finalists;
- A framed Australian Export Awards National Finalist certificate;
- Profile as a National Finalist on the Australian Export Awards website (www.exportawards.gov.au);
- Profile as a National Finalist in the official publication of the Australian Export Awards, Australian Export, distributed in Australia and overseas;
- One complimentary ticket to the 47th Australian Export Awards National Awards Ceremony at which the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. Kevin Rudd MP will be Guest of Honour;
- Opportunity to network with other leading exporters, export facilitators and sponsors who support Australian exporters; and
- Entitlement to use the national Australian Export Awards logo for your corporate marketing materials.
National Winner Benefits
- Acknowledgement of your staff’s contribution to your business success;
- A valuable level of recognition throughout the international trade community;
- An opportunity to review your business strategy, crystalising your key achievements and strategies;
- Extensive media coverage in national and regional outlets;
- A 1-page National Winner's profile in the Australian Export Awards magazine, Australian Export distributed in Australia and overseas;
- Announcement of the National Winners in Austrade’s Export Update email newsletter distributed to 13,000 businesses;
- Profile as a National Winner on the Australian Export Awards website (www.exportawards.gov.au);
- Entitlement to use the Australian Export Award winner’s logo on your marketing collateral;
- Promotion through the Austrade international network; and
- Networking opportunities through the Australian Export Awards alumni and sponsor network.
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