Please use this information to prepare your responses to the questions of the 61st Australian Export Awards.
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You can edit your responses at any time until applications close.
Please note that all financial information provided in your application will be treated as commercial-in-confidence and will be used only for the purposes of evaluating your application.
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Business address and year of establishment.
Head of business
Export Awards Program and media contact.
If same as Head of Business please enter details again.
Website, social media, and business details.
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Select all categories that you wish to apply for.
Ensure that your responses reflect your business competencies and demonstrate leadership and innovation in all the categories that you select.
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This material may be used for the Export Awards program or business promotion purposes, so make it your best elevator pitch (maximum 300 words).
In your answer indicate the following:
Tip: Use existing content from your website or ask your marketing team to prepare this content.
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Tell us about your business (maximum 300 words)*
In your answer consider the following:
Tip: Highlight sales and export growth, research and development commercialisation, entering new export markets, or growth in existing export markets.
Describe one outstanding international business outcome in financial year 2022/2023 (maximum 300 words)*
In your answer indicate the following:
Tip: Include quantitative results in your response.
(Only the questions applicable to your chosen national category/ies will be displayed).
Tip: Consider strategies implemented in the past year which reflect and demonstrate leadership and innovation in your industry sector. Your response should reflect the impact your business has had within your sector/niche.
Advanced Technologies category applicants only (maximum 300 words)
Demonstrate what strategies your business has implemented to ensure it has a sustainable future in advanced technologies. Consider research and development, product innovation, industry and market diversification.
Agribusiness, Food and Beverages category applicants only (maximum 300 words)
Demonstrate what strategies your business has implemented that can be considered innovative and/or market-leading in the agribusiness, food and beverage sector. Consider product innovation, supply chain improvements, and research and development.
Creative Industries category applicants only (maximum 300 words)
Demonstrate what strategies your business has implemented that can be considered innovative and/or market-leading in the creative industries sector. Consider product innovation, cultural exchange, technology, techniques, and design.
e-Commerce category applicants only (maximum 300 words)
Demonstrate what innovative strategies and online practices your business has implemented to maximise the reach to your overseas customer base. Consider innovation in platforms, tools, and customer engagement.
Emerging Exporter category applicants only (maximum 300 words)
Demonstrate what innovative strategies your business has implemented to overcome challenges or achieve export success in your sector. Consider product innovation, technology, industry and market diversification.
International Education and Training category applicants only (maximum 300 words)
Demonstrate what innovative strategies your business has implemented to impact the international learner/student experience. Consider partnerships, product or service diversification and use of technology.
International Health category applicants only (maximum 300 words)
Demonstrate what innovative strategies your business has implemented to contribute to the international health and wellbeing sector. Consider product innovation, research and development, and/or benefits that your products/services offer customers.
Manufacturing and Advanced Materials category applicants only (maximum 300 words)
Demonstrate what innovative strategies your business has implemented in manufacturing, engineering, and/or advanced materials development. Consider efficiency optimisation, quality, production capacity and customer satisfaction.
Professional Services category applicants only (maximum 300 words)
Demonstrate what strategies your business has implemented that can be considered innovative and/or market-leading in your sector. Consider product or service innovation, and market diversification.
Regional Exporter category applicants only (maximum 300 words)
Demonstrate what innovative strategies your business has implemented to overcome challenges or achieve export success in your sector. Consider product innovation, technology, industry and market diversification.
Resources and Energy (maximum 300 words)
Demonstrate what innovative strategies your business has implemented in the resources and energy sector. Consider product innovation, technology, research and development, industry and market diversification.
Small Business category applicants only (maximum 300 words)
Demonstrate what innovative strategies your business has implemented to overcome challenges or achieve export success in your sector. Consider product innovation, technology, industry and market diversification.
Sustainability and Green Economy category applicants only (maximum 300 words)
Demonstrate what innovative strategies your business has implemented to deliver environmental benefits, reduce environmental impact, and contribute to long-term sustainability. Consider sustainability in production or product innovation, research and development and business operations.
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Tell us about your international business and marketing strategies (maximum 300 words)*
In your answer indicate the following:
Reminder - all the information provided in your application will be treated as commercial-in-confidence and only used for the purposes of evaluating your application.
Diversity, sustainability and social impact (maximum 300 words)
Highlight any diversity, inclusion, sustainability, or social impact initiatives that your business has implemented.
Tip: This could include examples such as a commitment to ethical or sustainable sourcing, disability or mental health training or support programs, diversity and inclusion policies, corporate social responsibility or not-for-profit commitments.
International sales figures*
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Tip: No business is too big or too small. The judges will be assessing the level and sustainability of foreign revenue. Refer to the judging criteria for more information.
Key export markets (countries)*
Please submit foreign revenue/export sales from each of your key export markets (up to 10 countries) over the past three (3) financial years.
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Human Resources - Provide the total number of employees over the past three years. Identify the % of employees employed in Australia.*
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How have you developed/supported your staff to succeed in international business? (maximum 300 words)*
Tip: Demonstrate any significant support or ongoing development of staff to equip them with the skills and capabilities required to succeed in international markets.
In your answer consider the following:
Outline the key risks you face in your international business, and what risk management strategies you have in place (maximum 200 words).
Tip: Consider supply chain, regulations, inflation, exchange rate, reputational, geopolitics and other risks.
Financial results*
Is your business an ASX listed company? Yes|No
Financial results*
Has your business received state and/or federal government grants in the past three years? Yes | No*
If yes, provide details of the grant amounts and the purpose of the grants
Outline your key investment priorities (both capital and operational) to support your export business plans for the next three (3) years (maximum 150 words).*
Tip: Demonstrate plans both in Australia and in key export markets.
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Outline your strategies for planning, monitoring performance and managing growth in your export business (maximum 150 words).
Tip: Consider your strategic planning approach, business model, customer/partner feedback and how you manage the performance of your products and/or services in international markets e.g. sales volumes, market share, pricing and margins
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