Outstanding international success in manufactured foods, beverages or agricultural products.
This includes primary production, forestry, fisheries and related services or technology.
A business can only apply in one of each of the following national category types:
Read the Program Guidelines for further information on the eligibility requirements for all national categories.
Reach out to your state or territory program contact for more information or to confirm which category is best suited to your business.
National sectors categories, agreed between Austrade and its state and territory government partners, represent export industries and sectors across a broad range of Australian goods and services exports.
Outstanding international success in manufactured foods, beverages or agricultural products.
This includes primary production, forestry, fisheries and related services or technology.
Outstanding international success in creative industries and consumer-facing, design-led products and services. This brings together creative outputs and lifestyle/consumer brands where design and brand experience are central.
This includes:
Outstanding international success in information technology, digital technologies, software, hardware or digital services.
This includes solutions using cloud, AI/ML, IoT, AR/VR, robotics, quantum, fintech, cybersecurity and related tools.
For outstanding international success in education and training.
This includes higher education, VET, transnational education, online learning, curriculum development and EdTech.
Outstanding international success in the fields of health, medical or wellbeing.
This includes biotechnology, biosecurity, medical technology, digital health, e-health, aged care, disability, complementary health, pharmaceuticals and related services.
Outstanding international success in manufacturing, engineering or advanced materials development.
This includes manufacturing of medical devices, advanced manufacturing technologies, design and production.
Outstanding international success in the field of professional services.
This includes legal, accounting, administration and support services, business management and consultancy, marketing services, franchising and licensing, engineering, financial and insurance, market research, translation services and tourism and business events.
Outstanding international success in the resources and energy sectors.
This includes production, processing or value-adding of extractive resources, or provision of related equipment, services or technology.
Outstanding international success in the Green Economy.
This includes environmental solutions, clean energy, sustainable materials, renewables, waste and water management, green building, smart cities or businesses with strong sustainability practices.
Cross-cutting categories, agreed between Austrade and its state and territory government partners, are not sector specific. They highlight achievements of Australian goods and services exporters across the economy.
Outstanding export achievement by a business which has been exporting for two years or less.
This includes established and new businesses in any industry.
Outstanding international success by a First Nations business.
This includes First Nations businesses operating in any industry, who have been exporting for 3 years or more.
Outstanding international success by a regional business.
This includes businesses in any sector that is based in a regional or remote location.
Outstanding international success by a small business.
This includes businesses with total annual turnover not exceeding A$10 million.
The Minister for Trade and Tourism, in support from the National Judging Panel, selects the Australian Exporter of the Year from the winners of the national categories.
For further information about the eligibility criteria, read the 2026 Program Guidelines.