2023
Australian Exporter of the Year
Care Essentials, North Geelong (Wathaurong Country), Victoria
Advanced Technologies
Joint winners
Audinate, Surry Hills (Eora Country), New South Wales
Prophecy International, Adelaide (Kaurna Country), South Australia
Finalists
- AVI, Myaree (Whadjuk Country), Western Australia
- Chemwatch, Carnegie (Wurundjeri Country), Victoria
- GymAware, Braddon (Ngunnawal Country), Australian Capital Territory
- Healthcare Logic, Southport (Yugambeh Country), Queensland
- Pasture.io, Sandy Bay (Paredarerme Country), Tasmania
Agribusiness, Food and Beverages
Winner
SunRice, Leeton (Wiradjuri Country), New South Wales
Finalists
- AgTrade, Brisbane (Meeanjin Country), Queensland
- Almondco Australia, Renmark (Naralte Country), South Australia
- Fremantle Octopus, O'Connor (Whadjuk Country), Western Australia
- Pacific Sea Urchin Australia, Glen Waverley (Bunurong Country), Victoria
- Rum Jungle Meat Exports, Finniss Valley (Kungarakany Country), Northern Territory
- True South Seafood, Electrona (Nuenonne Country), Tasmania
Creative Industries
Winner
Humanitix, The Rocks (Gadigal Country), New South Wales
Finalists
- Cizzy Bridal Australia, Welshpool (Whadjuk Country), Western Australia
- EventsAir, Eight Mile Plains (Meeanjin Country), Queensland
- Global Indigenous Management, Truganina (Bunurong Country), Victoria
- Rising Sun Pictures - Judges Commendation, Adelaide (Kaurna Country), South Australia
- Terrapin, Battery Point (Nipaluna Country), Tasmania
E-commerce
Winner
Scoot Boots, Cambridge (Nipaluna Country), Tasmania
Finalists
- Apxium, Adelaide (Kaurna Country), South Australia
- Homart Pharmaceuticals, Rydalmere (Dharug Country), New South Wales
- Homebodii, Arundel (Yugambeh Country), Queensland
- Lash Therapy Australia, Braeside (Bunurong Country), Victoria
- ZHIVAGO, Booragoon (Whadjuk Country), Western Australia
Emerging Exporter
Winner
Chronosoft, Salisbury (Meeanjin Country), Queensland
Finalists
- AusNorth Trading, Darwin (Larrakia Country), Northern Territory
- Booby Tape International, Murrumbeena (Wurundjeri Country), Victoria
- Fleet Space Technologies, Beverley (Kaurna Country), South Australia
- Geoneon, Hobart (Nipaluna Country), Tasmania
- Infinity Avionics, Reid (Ngunnawal Country), Australian Capital Territory
- Lánluas Consulting, Sydney (Eora Country), New South Wales
- Premier Metals, Maddington (Whadjuk Country), Western Australia
International Education and Training
Winner
University of Wollongong Global Enterprises, Wollongong (Dharawal Country), New South Wales
Finalists
- Adelaide Consulting Group, Payneham (Kaurna Country), South Australia
- Alana Kaye College, Darwin (Larrakia Country), Northern Territory
- Edith Cowan University, Joondalup (Whadjuk Country), Western Australia
- Melbourne Polytechnic, Preston (Wurundjeri Country), Victoria
- TAFE Queensland, South Brisbane (Yuggera Country), Queensland
International Health
Winner
SDI Limited, Bayswater (Wurundjeri Country), Victoria
Finalists
- Avance Clinical CRO, Firle (Kaurna Country), South Australia
- Better Breathing Sport, Tweed Heads South (Yugambeh Country), New South Wales
- Linear Clinical Research, Nedlands (Boorloo Country), Western Australia
- Qlicksmart, West End (Yuggera Country), Queensland
Manufacturing and Advanced Materials
Winner
REDARC Electronics, Lonsdale (Kaurna Country), South Australia
Finalists
- AW Bell, Dandenong South (Bunurong Country), Victoria
- Currawong Engineering, Huntingfield (Lutruwita Country), Tasmania
- Frosty Boy Global, Yatala (Yuggera Country), Queensland
- Gelflex, Malaga (Whadjuk Country), Western Australia
- Pharmako Biotechnologies, Frenchs Forest (Gai-mariagal Country), New South Wales
- SPEE3D, Darwin (Larrakia Country), Northern Territory
Professional Services
Winner
Medical Rescue , Jellurgal Country (Burleigh Heads), Queensland
Finalists
- Global Study Partners, Sydney (Eora Country), New South Wales
- INCITIAS, Alphington (Wurundjeri Country), Victoria
- KBA Global Education & Migration, Millner (Garramilla Country), Northern Territory
- Teron Labs, Deakin (Ngunnawal Country), Australian Capital Territory
- The Little Bar Cart, Osborne Park (Whadjuk Country), Western Australia
Regional Exporter
Winner
Care Essentials North Geelong (Wathaurong Country), Victoria
Finalists
- Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage, Alice Springs (Mparntwe Country), Northern Territory
- CBH Group, Perth (Whadjuk Country), Western Australia
- Leatherwood Bespoke Rosin - Judges Commendation, Canobolas (Wiradjuri Country), New South Wales
- Mort & Co, Toowoomba (Barunggam Country), Queensland
- Tasmanian Quality Meats, Cressy (Lutruwita Country), Tasmania
- Viterra, Parkside (Kaurna Country), South Australia
Resources and Energy
Winner
Phibion, Lytton (Yuggera Country), Queensland
Finalists
- Ardexa, Lyneham (Ngunnawal Country), Australian Capital Territory
- DSI Underground Australia, Heatherbrae (Awabakal Country), New South Wales
- Duratray International, Bayswater (Wurundjeri Country), Victoria
- Motium, Bentley (Whadjuk Country), Western Australia
- Wilco Technologies, Kilkenny (Kaurna Country), South Australia
Small Business
Winner
MyVenue, Adelaide (Kaurna Country), South Australia
Finalists
- Aceit Sportswear, Wollongong (Dharawal Country), New South Wales
- BixeLab, Yarralumla (Ngambri Country), Australian Capital Territory
- Clean & Pure, Mandurah (Mandjoogoordap Country), Western Australia
- Genics, St Lucia (Yuggera Country), Queensland
- Ikuntji Artists, Haasts Bluff (Ikuntji Country), Northern Territory
- Molecule2Market - Judges Commendation, Melbourne (Wurundjeri Country), Victoria
- Smitten Merino, Battery Point (Nipaluna Country), Tasmania
Sustainability and Green Economy
Winner
Paradigm Foods, Brisbane (Meeanjin Country), Queensland
Finalists
- A.H. Beard, Padstow (Eora Country), New South Wales
- Air Water Global, Myrtle Bank (Kaurna Country), South Australia
- FLINTpro, Canberra (Ngunnawal Country), Australian Capital Territory
- Smartstream Technology, Cardup (Whadjuk Country), Western Australia
- SR Portables, Carrum Downs (Bunurong Country), Victoria
- Tassal Operations, Hobart (Nipaluna Country), Tasmania
2022
Australian Exporter of the Year
Bubs Australia (Bunurong, VIC)
Advanced Technologies
Winner
Fivecast (Kaurna, SA)
Finalists
- AVI (Whadjuk, WA)
- BroadSource Australia (Wurundjeri, VIC)
- Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment (Gubbi Gubbi, QLD)
- HIVERY (Eora, NSW)
- Lightning Protection International (Nipaluna, TAS)
- Nominal Systems (Ngunnawal, ACT)
Agribusiness, Food and Beverages
Joint winners
2GR Wagyu Beef (Whadjuk, WA)
Bubs Australia (Bunurong, VIC)
Finalists
- Bundaberg Brewed Drinks (Gooreng Gooreng, QLD)
- Consolidated Pastoral Company (Jingili, NT)
- Tassal (Nipaluna, TAS)
- Tru Blu Beverages (Eora, NSW)
- Yumbah Aquaculture (Kaurna, SA)
Creative Industries
Winner
Next Level Racing (Bundjalung, QLD)
Finalists
- Catch the Sun Communications (Ngunnawal, ACT)
- Flying Bark Productions (Eora, NSW)
- Kirrikin (Whadjuk, WA)
- Native Tongue Music Publishing (Wurundjeri, VIC)
- ODD Games (Kaurna, SA)
- Smitten Merino (Nipaluna, TAS)
E-commerce
Winner
ABI Interiors (Bundjalung, QLD)
Finalists
- aussieBum (Eora, NSW)
- Clean & Pure (Mandjoogoordap, WA)
- Rocket Remit (Ngunnawal, ACT)
- Scoot Boot (Nipaluna, TAS)
- Swisse Wellness (Wurundjeri, VIC)
Emerging Exporter
Winner
MyVenue (Kaurna, SA)
Finalists
- Australian Cattle Enterprises (Larrakia, NT)
- Bitwise Agronomy (Kanamaluka, TAS)
- BixeLab (Ngunnawal, ACT)
- Plungie (Yuggera, QLD)
- Premier Metal Recyclers (Whadjuk, WA)
- The Natural Patch Company (Bunurong, VIC)
- Twisted Healthy Treats (Dharawal, NSW)
International Education and Training
Winner
Stanley College (Whadjuk, WA)
Finalists
- Alana Kaye College (Larrakia, NT)
- John Paul International College (Yuggera, QLD)
- UOW Global Enterprises (Dharawal, NSW)
International Health
Winner
Little Green Pharma (Whadjuk, WA)
Finalists
- Avance Clinical (Kaurna, SA)
- Pharmako Biotechnologies (Kuring-Gay, NSW)
- SDI Limited (Wurundjeri, VIC)
- Selborne Biological Services (Tyerrernotepanner, TAS)
Manufacturing and Advanced Materials
Winner
REDARC Electronics (Kaurna, SA)
Finalists
- Australian Blue Cypress (Larrakia, NT)
- Currawong Engineering (Neunonne, TAS)
- Motium (Whadjuk, WA)
- SPEE3D (Bunurong, VIC)
- Sun Engineering (Yuggera, QLD)
- tna Solutions (Wiradjuri, NSW)
Professional Services
Winner
Medical Rescue (Bundjalung, QLD)
Finalists
- Acclime (Wurundjeri, VIC)
- IP Solved (Eora, NSW)
- North Australia Yacht Support (Larrakia, NT)
- Oilfield Technologies (Whadjuk, WA)
- Teron Labs (Ngunnawal, ACT)
Regional Exporter
Winner
Mort & Co (Barunggam, QLD)
Finalists
- Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage (Mparntwe, NT)
- DomeShelter Australia (Ballardong, WA)
- Envirofluid (Gunditjmara, VIC)
- Flavourtech,(Wiradjuri, NSW)
- Lawrenny Estate Distilling (Lairmairrener, TAS)
- Steriline Racing (Peramangk, SA)
Resources and Energy
Winner
Coolon (Bunurong, VIC)
Finalists
- Ardexa (Ngunnawal, ACT)
- Consep (Eora, NSW)
- DUG Technology (Whadjuk, WA)
- Real Time Instruments (Yuwi, QLD)
Small Business
Winner
Green Eco Technologies (Wurundjeri, VIC)
Finalists
- Cycad International (Jawoyn, NT)
- Hellyers Road Distillery (Mutawaynatji, TAS)
- Information Alignment (Whadjuk, WA)
- Plasvacc (Bundjalung, QLD)
- Racing and Sports (Ngunnawal, ACT)
- Sunglass Fix (Bundjalung, NSW)
- Wilco Technologies (Kaurna, SA)
Sustainability
Winner
Rubicon Water (Wurundjeri, VIC)
Finalists
- Accolade Wines (Meru, SA)
- Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod (Wiradjuri, NSW)
- BioMar (Limilinaturi, TAS)
- Hydrobiology (Yuggera, QLD)
- PlantSensors (Larrakia, NT)
- Rare Foods Australia (Whadjuk, WA)
2021
Australian Exporter of the Year
Monsoon Aquatics, NT
Advanced Technologies
Winner
DroneShield, NSW
Finalists
- AVI, WA
- Fivecast, SA
- Instaclustr, ACT
- Lightning Protection International, TAS
- OMC International, VIC
- Shorthand, QLD
- SPEE3D, NT
Agribusiness, Food and Beverages
Winner
Monsoon Aquatics, NT
Finalists
- 2GR Wagyu Beef, NSW
- Accolade Wines, SA
- CBH Grain, WA
- Diversity Arrays Technology Pty Ltd, ACT
- Hi Form Australia, VIC
- Kilcoy Global Foods, QLD
- Tasmanian Oyster Co., TAS
Creative Industries
Winner
WildBear Entertainment, ACT
Finalists
- Cobalt Design, VIC
- doq®, NSW
- Mighty Kingdom Games, SA
- Next Level Racing, QLD
- Ormsby Guitars, WA
E-commerce
Winner
Clean & Pure, WA
Finalists
- Ausinet, NT
- Deliciou, VIC
- Milton and King, QLD
- Modibodi, NSW
- Scoot Boot, TAS
- SK Designs Australia, SA
Emerging Exporter
Winner
Penten, ACT
Finalists
- Bentleys R & D Incentives, SA
- Headsafe, NSW
- Lawrenny Estate Distilling, TAS
- Packform, VIC
- Prohelion, QLD
- Red Piranha, WA
International Education and Training
Winner
Engineering Institute of Technology, WA
Finalists
- Alana Kaye College, NT
- Capital College, ACT
- Global Study Partners, NSW
- NIET Group, QLD
- Typsy, VIC
International Health
Winner
Invetech, VIC
Finalists
- Avance Clinical, SA
- Epichem, WA
- Imaging Solutions, QLD
- Selborne Biological Services, TAS
- TAHPI, NSW
Manufacturing and Advanced Materials
Joint winners
AW Bell, VIC
Riviera Australia, QLD
Finalists
- Austal, WA
- Australian Blue Cypress, NT
- Ignite Digi, TAS
- Lightforce Australia, SA
- Turbosmart, NSW
Minerals, Energy and Related Services
Winner
Consep, NSW
Finalists
- Ardexa Pty Limited, ACT
- NLT Digital Solutions, QLD
- Safescape, VIC
- Westernex Supply, WA
Professional Services
Winner
CMAX Clinical Research, SA
Finalists
- OET, VIC
- Contract Electrical Queensland, QLD
- Link Digital, ACT
- Metallurgical Systems, NSW
- Orway IQ, WA
Regional Exporter
Winner
AirPhysio, NSW
Finalists
- Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage, NT
- Bec Hardy Wines, SA
- Blue Hills Honey, TAS
- Care Essentials, VIC
- Derby Industries, WA
- Garlicious® Grown, NSW
- Mort & Co, QLD
Small Business
Winner
iBuild Building Solutions, VIC
Finalists
- Apxium Technologies Pty Ltd, SA
- Aristotle Metadata, ACT
- Dutjahn Sandalwood Oils, WA
- Hill Farm Preserves, TAS
- One Model, QLD
- Twisted Healthy Treats, NSW
Sustainability
Winner
True South Seafood, TAS
Finalists
- Hydrobiology, QLD
- MetroCount, WA
- MicroBioGen, NSW
- PlantSensors, NT
- REDARC Electronics, SA
- Sunpower Renewables, VIC
- The Mullion Group Pty Ltd, ACT
2020 National Recognition Program
In 2020 we did things differently. In the face of unprecedented challenges, Australian exporters have shown remarkable resilience – and these efforts deserved to be showcased.
So rather than focusing on winners in 2020, we recognised and promoted stories of resilience, perseverance and quick-thinking pivots from determined business leaders from across the Australian exporting community.
From regional to metro, across every State and Territory, from exporters big and small.
Stories the following businesses shared with us are truly inspiring. And we want you to inspired too, so we are sharing their stories with you, so you can learn and be amazing at how resilient Australian businesses are.
Be inspired below:
- Bec Hardy Wines
- Care Essentials Pty Ltd
- Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation
- Epichem Pty Ltd
- Flavourtech Pty Ltd
- Icon Group
- Novaris Pty Ltd
- Summernats
We thank these eight businesses, who featured in our 2020 recognition program.
We would also like to thank the 360+ businesses that shared their stories. You can discover more of their insights.
Significant Investment recognition
Accenture
Regional Investment recognition
Korea Zinc
Research & Development Investment recognition
Sledgehammer Games