State and territory finalists

Entering at the state or territory level is the only path into the Australian Export Awards national program.

State and territory winners of each of the national award categories are announced at State or Territory award ceremonies are held between August to October. Eligible winners progress as national finalists in the Australian Export Awards. However, you can only progress as a national finalist in one category.

Find your State or territory contacts here

Australian Capital Territory 2024

ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards

Winners were announced Tuesday 20 August 2024

• Creative Industries - Eggpicnic
• e-Commerce - mHITs
• Emerging Exporter - HiveIQ
• Resources and Energy - Ardexa
• Small Business - Folktale

New South Wales 2024

Premier’s NSW Export Awards

Winners were announced Friday 11 October 2024

• Advanced Technologies - PropHero
• Agribusiness, Food and Beverages - Twisted Healthy Treats
• Creative Industries - Football Australia
• e-Commerce - Humanitix
• Emerging Exporter - The Whiskey Project Group
• International Education and Training - TAFE NSW
• International Health - ResMed
• Manufacturing and Advanced Materials - TNA solutions
• Professional Services - Anspec
• Regional Exporter - Flavourtech
• Resources and Energy - MicroBioGen
• Small Business - Planet Lighting
• Sustainability and Green Economy - Birdon

Northern Territory 2024

Northern Territory Chief Minister’s Export Awards

Winners were announced Friday 4 October  2024

• Agribusiness, Food and Beverages - Rum Jungle Meat Exports
• Creative Industries - Ikuntji Artists
• Emerging Exporter - Northern Tide Apparel
• International Education and Training - Alana Kaye College
• Manufacturing and Advanced Materials - Australian Blue Cypress
• Professional Services - Workforce Abundance
• Regional Exporter - National Feed Company
• Small Business - Philip Agri

Queensland 2024

Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards

Winners were announced Wednesday 4 September 2024

• Advanced Technologies - RYAN AEROSPACE
• Agribusiness, Food and Beverages - Frosty Boy Global
• Creative Industries - Alt.vfx
• e-Commerce - Lock Jaw Ladder Grip
• Emerging Exporter - Burleigh Wagon
• International Education and Training - UQ International Development
• International Health - Audeara Limited
• Manufacturing and Advanced Materials - Centor
• Professional Services - JB Pacific Scientists and Engineers
• Regional Exporter - KING RIVER
• Resources and Energy - Mine Energy Solutions
• Small Business - Marine Air Flow International
• Sustainability and Green Economy - NOJA Power

South Australia 2024

Premier’s Business and Export Awards, South Australia

Winners were announced Friday 11 October 2024

• Advanced Technologies - Fivecast
• Agribusiness, Food and Beverages - The Yoghurt Shop
• Creative Industries - Rising Sun Pictures 
• e-Commerce - SKDA Moto Creative
• Emerging Exporter - MAXM Skate 
• International Education and Training - Flinders University
• International Health - Avance Clinical CRO
• Manufacturing and Advanced Materials - REDARC
• Professional Services - RDI Partners
• Regional Exporter - Balco Australia
• Resources and Energy - Green Gold Energy
• Small Business - Wilco Technologies

Tasmania 2024

Tasmanian Export Awards

Winners were announced Friday 18 October 2024

• Advanced Technologies - Pasture.io
• Agribusiness, Food and Beverages - Hellyers Road Distillery 
• Creative Industries - Nick Hayward
• e-Commerce - Scoot Boot
• Emerging Exporter - Geoneon
• International Education and Training - The Hutchins School
• Manufacturing and Advanced Materials - Muir Engineering
• Professional Services - Lightning Protection International
• Regional Exporter - Forager Foods
• Small Business - Tasman Sea Salt
• Sustainability and Green Economy - Marinova

Victoria 2024

Governor of Victoria Export Awards

Winners were announced Tuesday 17 September 2024

• Advanced Technologies - PMY Group
• Agribusiness, Food and Beverages - Burra Foods
• Creative Industries - Advatek Lighting
• e-Commerce - Life-Space Group
• Emerging Exporter - Australia Talentail
• International Education and Training - Melbourne Polytechnic
• International Health - SDI Limited
• Manufacturing and Advanced Materials - Conflux Technology
• Professional Services - Reeves Envico 
• Regional Exporter - Care Essentials
• Resources and Energy - Hawk Measurement Systems
• Small Business - photoSentinel
• Sustainability and Green Economy - CHEMWATCH

Western Australia 2024

Western Australian Export Awards

Winners were announced Thursday 19 September 2024 

• Advanced Technologies - acQuire
• Agribusiness, Food and Beverages - Craig Mostyn Group
• Creative Industries - CIZZY Bridal Australia
• e-Commerce - Avocado Zinc
• Emerging Exporter - Royal Poly Products on LinkedIn
• International Education and Training - Engineering Institute of Technology
• International Health - Linear Clinical Research
• Manufacturing and Advanced Materials - Matrix Composites & Engineering 
• Professional Services - Tape Ark
• Regional Exporter - CBH Group
• Resources and Energy - Xcalibur Smart Mapping
• Small Business - Clean & Pure
• Sustainability and Green Economy - Austral Fisheries