State and territory finalists 2026

The Australian Export Awards is proudly presented by Austrade in partnership with states and territories. Business apply in their home state or territory. State and territory winners of each national category are announced at state and territory award ceremonies from September to October. Eligible winners then progress as national finalists in the Australian Export Awards.

Victoria

Governor of Victoria Export Awards

Winners were announced Thursday 3 September 2026

• Agribusiness, Food and Beverages - ProviCo Australia
• Creative, Lifestyle and Design - Big Ant Studios
• Digital and Smart Technologies - Senetas
• Emerging Exporter - BlueRoom Simulations
• International Education and Training - Swinburne University of Technology
• International Health - Ego Pharmaceuticals
• Manufacturing and Advanced Materials - Don Kyatt Spare Parts
• Professional Services - Molecule2Market
• Regional Exporter - Bulla Dairy Foods
• Resources and Energy - IND Technology
• Small Business - Australia Talentail
• Sustainability and Green Economy - Clean TeQ Water

Australian Capital Territory

ACT Export Awards

Winners were announced on Tuesday 8 September 2026

• Agribusiness, Food and Beverages - HiveiQ
• Creative, Lifestyle and Design - LIFA LAB
• Digital and Smart Technologies - BixeLab
• Emerging Exporter - Clubland Australia
• Manufacturing and Advanced Materials - Liquid Instruments
• Professional Services - Jamala Wildlife Lodge
• Regional Exporter - AgriGate Australia
• Small Business - PPB Technology
• Sustainability and Green Economy - Diversity Arrays Technology

Tasmania

Tasmanian Export Awards

Winners were announced on Friday 11 September 2026

• Agribusiness, Food and Beverages - Tasmanian Quality Meats
• Creative, Lifestyle and Design - Scootboot
• Digital and Smart Technologies - Bitwise Agronomy
• Emerging Exporter - East Arm Resources
• International Education and Training - Pivot Maritime International
• Manufacturing and Advanced Materials - Incat Tasmania
• Professional Services - LPI
• Regional Exporter - Australian Longline Fishing
• Small Business - Tidetech
• Sustainability and Green Economy - The Udder Way

New South Wales

NSW Export Awards

Winners will be announced on Wednesday 28 October 2026

Northern Territory

Northern Territory Export & Business Awards

Winners will be announced on Friday 23 October 2026

Queensland

Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards

Winners will be announced on Thursday 8 October 2026

South Australia

South Australian Premier’s Business and Export Awards

Winners will be announced on Friday 16 October 2026

Western Australia

Western Australian Export Awards

Winners will be announced on Friday 9 October 2026