Benefits of entering

The ACT Chief Minister's Export Awards are the Territory's most prestigious business awards. They acknowledge the innovation, hard work and success of businesses, large and small, in reaching new markets. The Awards recognise the important contribution that Australian Capital Territory businesses make to the local economy through job creation and increased prosperity in the community.

Business and Industry Development, part of the Chief Minister’s Department and responsible for managing these Awards, strongly encourage you to consider entering.

Join the likes of ACT businesses IELTS Australia and the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies who have been recognised for their outstanding export success with an Australian Export Award.

Why you should enter

The ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards are prestigious business awards

The ACT Award categories offer an opportunity for exporting businesses of any size or in any industry to enter. The benefits of winning a prestigious award can mean entering is a worthwhile investment of your time.

The ACT and region has a dynamic and successful exporting community

Many of the past category winners are well-known - names such as Aspen Medical, the Centre for Customs & Excise Studies, CEA Technologies, Inland Trading, stratsec, Noetic Group, Intelledox and of course the 2009 ACT Exporter of the Year, Sentinel.
But each year, refreshingly new exporters emerge as category winners – Lucy Media, Windlab Systems and Dyesol Limited.
As either an established or new exporter, your company could join the list of successful ACT region exporters.

Enter the Awards, give your business a health check, and enjoy the rewards and recognition associated with the Awards

The Awards provide an opportunity for you to use the entry process as a health check for your business. Preparing an application will help identify the strengths and weaknesses of your business, assess your export strategies and progress and note areas where further work may need to be done.
Winning an award distinguishes you as a market leader, boosting your company's reputation as a successful exporter.
You gain exposure to influential and valuable networks, which can open up new business opportunities.
You increase your brand awareness and generate marketing opportunities.