Benefits of applying

Applications open 29 April

More about how to apply.

This is your chance to become a State and Territory award winner, an Australian Export Awards national winner, or even the next Australian Exporter of the Year!

Recognition

In addition to receiving recognition within your state or territory Awards program, national finalists and winners will receive significant benefits in Australia and overseas.

As a national finalist or winner, your business will be:

• recognised as one of Australia’s top exporters within the Australian business community, helping you unlock new business opportunities
• promoted internationally as a best-in-class exporter from Australia, helping you attract new customers and partners
• profiled as a highly successful Australian exporter, inspiring other Australian businesses to develop or grow their export strategy.

Celebrating your success

If you are successful in proceeding as a national finalist in the Australian Export Awards, you will:

• be invited to celebrate at the Australian Export Awards national ceremony at Parliament House, Canberra in November 2025
• join fellow exporters, Ministers and senior representatives from the business community to honour Australian export achievements. 

Enhance your brand

Brand and profile benefits that includes:

• a comprehensive marketing package including a profile of your business published on the Australian Export Awards website
• promotion of your business on Austrade's digital channels, and potential media coverage and public relations opportunities.

Actionable advice

National finalists are offered valuable feedback and insights from our esteemed national category judges. This includes advice on your award submission and assistance with your export strategy and future business promotions.