63rd Australian Export Awards

Australian Exporter of the Year and category winners for 2025.

The 63rd Australian Export Awards ceremony was held at Australian Parliament House in Canberra on 26 November 2025. The Awards are brought to you by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission.

Australian Exporter of the Year 2025

Premier Metal Recyclers

Maddington (Whadjuk), Western Australia.

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Australian Exporter of the Year winner – Premier Metal Recyclers and Senator the Hon Don Farrell Minister for Trade and Tourism and Special Minister of State.

Premier Metal Recyclers transforms metal waste into a valuable resource. The clean-tech scrap-metal processor collects, sorts and refines metal waste into certified raw materials.

Leveraging advanced shredders, shears and testing protocols, Premier Metal Recyclers delivers critical materials to steel mills, foundries and extrusion plants worldwide. By reclaiming end-of-life metal, the company conserves natural resources, reduces carbon emissions, prevents landfill waste and secures supply chains.

Its top export markets are India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, the UAE and Indonesia.

Premier Metal Recyclers is the 2025 winner of the Sustainability and Green Economy award category.  It was previously recognised as a national finalist in the Emerging Exporter award category in both the 2022 and 2023 Australian Export Awards.

National category winners

Agribusiness, Food and Beverages - Marquis Macadamias

For outstanding international success in the field of manufactured foods, beverages or agricultural products.

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Creative Industries - Orbitkey

For outstanding international success in any creative industry.

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e-Commerce - Humanitix

For outstanding international success selling goods or services to customers overseas via e-Commerce, including cross-border e-Commerce and online sales.

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Emerging Exporter - Six Zero Pickleball

For outstanding export achievement by a business which has been exporting for 3 years or less.

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First Nations Exporter - Munda Wines

For outstanding international success by a First Nations business.

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International Education and Training - UOW Global Enterprises

For outstanding international success in the field of education and training.

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International Health - Marinova

For outstanding international success in the fields of health, medical or wellbeing.

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Manufacturing and Advanced Materials - PWR Advanced Cooling Technology

For outstanding international success in manufacturing, engineering or advanced materials development.

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Professional Services - CMAX Clinical Research

For outstanding international success in the field of professional services.

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Regional Exporter - Almondco Australia

For outstanding international success by a regional business.

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Resources and Energy - Matrix Composites & Engineering

For outstanding international success in the resources and energy sectors.

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Small Business - Three Warriors

For outstanding international success by any business with total annual sales not exceeding A$10 million.

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Sustainability and Green Economy - Premier Metal Recyclers

For outstanding international success in the Green Economy.

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Technologies - MyVenue

For outstanding international success in the field of information technology, digital technologies, software, hardware or digital services.

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