1999
Australian Exporter of the Year
Pipers Brook Vineyard, TAS
Agribusiness
Winner
Betatene, VIC
Finalists
- BRL Hardy Wine Co, SA
- Ellison Horticultural, NSW
- Grainco Australia, QLD
- Manjimup Coolstores, WA
- Tasmanian Alkaloids, TAS
- Waterloo Land & Livestock, NT
Arts & Entertainment
Winner
Auran Holdings Pty Ltd, QLD
Finalists
- Australian Chamber Orchestra, NSW
- Australian Childrens Television, VIC
- Reckless Moments, SA
- Terrapin Theatre, TAS
Education
Winner
University of New South Wales, NSW
Finalists
- AMC Search, TAS
- Charles Darwin University (NT University), NT
- Curtin University, WA
- Griffith University, QLD
- RMIT, VIC
- University of Canberra, ACT
- University of South Australia, SA
Emerging
Winner
Secure Network Solutions Ltd, VIC
Finalists
- Dadanco, SA
- Darwin Allsports, NT
- Hazard Systems, TAS
- Inland Trading, ACT
- Marine & Offshore Group Pty Ltd, WA
- Poly Optics, QLD
- Woodland Home Products, NSW
Information & Communication Technology
Winner
Softlink International, QLD
Finalists
- Future School, NSW
- Open Software, VIC
- Protocol Information, TAS
- Protocom Development Systems Pty Ltd, ACT
- Surpac Software, WA
Large Advanced Manufacturer
Winner
Robert Bosch Australia, VIC
Finalists
- Incat Aust, TAS
- TNA Australia Pty Ltd, NSW
- EGR, QLD
- Pharmacia and Upjohn, WA
- R M Williams, SA
Minerals
Winner
Newlands Coal (MIM), QLD
Finalists
- ECS International, NSW
- Maptek, WA
- Minecom, TAS
- Oil Gas and Mining, NT
Services
Winner
Australian Outback Travel Pty Ltd, VIC
Finalists
- Cellarmaster Wines, NSW
- Chung Sing, TAS
- Clough Engineering Group, WA
- Cullen Grummitt and Roe, QLD
- Ecowise Environmental, ACT
- Northern Territory Adventure Tours, NT
Small to Medium Manufacturer
Winner
Pipers Brook Vineyard 1999, TAS
Finalists
- Claypave, QLD
- Freedman Electronics, NSW
- Horn Aust, SA
- Jensen Jarrah, WA
- Micks Whips, NT
- NRS Group, ACT
- Southern Dental Industries, VIC
1998
Australian Exporter of the Year
Compumedics Limited
Agriculture
Winner
BRL Hardy Wine Co, SA
Finalists
- Cranswick Estate, NSW
- Kailis and France, VIC
- North Forest Products, TAS
- Queensland Cotton Corporation Ltd, QLD
- South East Asian Livestock, NT
Arts & Entertainment
Winner
Australian Childrens Television, VIC
Finalists
- Auran Holdings Pty Ltd, QLD
- Australian Chamber Orchestra, NSW
- Yothu Yindi, NT
Education
Winner
RMIT University, VIC
Finalists
- Australian Maritime College, TAS
- Charles Darwin University (NT University), NT
- IDP Education, ACT
- TAFE Queensland International, QLD
- University of Adelaide, SA
- University of Wollongong, NSW
Emerging
Winner
Super Alloy Technologies, VIC
Finalists
- Aquasmart, TAS
- Bordex Wine Racks Pty Ltd, SA
- Filtronic Pty Ltd, QLD
- ITL Corporation, ACT
- JML Engineered Facades, NSW
- Northern Territory Pre-Stressing Pty Ltd, NT
- WA International Education, WA
Information & Communication Technology
Winner
Integrated Research, NSW
Finalists
- Centrebet, NT
- Compucat Research Pty Ltd, ACT
- ERG Limited, WA
- Mincom Limited, QLD
- Radio Frequency Systems, VIC
Large Advanced Manufacturer
Winner
Austal Ships, WA
Finalists
- ACL Bearing Company, TAS
- ANCA Pty Ltd, VIC
- ResMed, NSW
- Riviera Marine (Int) Pty Ltd, QLD
- Schefenacker Vision Systems (Britax Rainsfords), SA
Minerals & Energy
Winner
Christmas Island Phosphates, WA
Finalists
- ECS International, NSW
- Energy Resources of Australia, NT
- Index Minerals, TAS
- Portman Mining, QLD
Services
Winner
Clough Engineering Group, WA
Finalists
- Australian Museum Services, NSW
- Australian Photogeological, ACT
- Chung Sing, TAS
- Cullen Grummitt and Roe, QLD
- Intrepid Travel, VIC
- Northern Territory Adventure Tours, NT
Small to Medium Manufacturer
Winner
Compumedics Limited, VIC
Finalists
- Endurance Electronics, ACT
- Kimseed, WA
- Liferaft Systems Australia Pty Ltd, TAS
- Micks Whips, NT
- Panbio, QLD
- Rib Loc Australia, SA
- Stolway, NSW
1997
Australian Exporter of the Year
TNA Australia Pty Ltd
Agribusiness
Winner
Queensland Cotton Corporation Ltd, QLD
Finalists
- Aquatas, TAS
- Australian Bluefin, SA
- Gosh Leather, WA
- Mildara Blass, VIC
- Grains Board, NSW
- Wallco International Pty Ltd, NT
Emerging
Winner
Future Technology Resources Pty Ltd, WA
Finalists
- Ditchbrook, QLD
- Parap Fine Foods, NT
- Swingyde, SA
- The Lentil Company, VIC
- Tower Software, NSW
- Universal Nets, TAS
Information & Communication Technology
Winner
Future School, NSW
Finalists
- Autech Research, TAS
- Dynamic Transport Mgt, VIC
- Mincom Limited, QLD
Large Advanced Manufacturer
Winner
Incat Aust, TAS
Finalists
- ANCA Pty Ltd, VIC
- Austal Ships, WA
- BRL Hardy Wine Co, SA
- GEC Alsthom, QLD
- Goyen Controls Company Pty Limited, NSW
Minerals
Winner
Woodside Offshore Petroleum Pty Ltd, WA
Finalists
- Collinsville Coal, QLD
- Copper Mines of Tasmania, TAS
- Etheridge Henley Williams, NSW
- Normandy Mining, SA
- Woodcutters Mine, NT
Services
Winner
Cash Converters International Limited, WA
Finalists
- AMC Search, TAS
- Australian Oil and Gas Corp, NSW
- Charles Darwin University (NT University), NT
- Lorraine Martin College, QLD
- Taylors College, VIC
Small to Medium Manufacturer
Winner
TNA Australia Pty Ltd, NSW
Finalists
- Enviromist, SA
- Intralux, QLD
- Jensen Jarrah, WA
- Liferaft Systems Australia Pty Ltd, TAS
- Southern Dental Industries, VIC
1996
Australian Exporter of the Year
Bradmill Textiles Pty Ltd
Agribusiness
Winner
Heytesbury Pastoral Group, NT
Finalists
- Australian Hop Marketers, TAS
- Queensland Cotton Corporation Ltd, QLD
- Seedco, SA
- Wirrilla, NSW
Emerging
Winner
TechComm Group Limited, NSW
Finalists
- Almondco, SA
- Foley Industries, TAS
- Mount Romance, WA
- National Safety Council NT, NT
- Rectifier Technologies, VIC
- STG-FCB, QLD
- Tower Software, ACT
Large Advanced Manufacturer
Winner
Bradmill Textiles Pty Ltd, VIC
Finalists
- Delta West, WA
- Electro Optic, ACT
- Incat Aust, TAS
- Kirby Engineering, NSW
- Mincom Limited, QLD
- Schefenacker Vision Systems (Britax Rainsfords), SA
Minerals
Winner
RGC Mineral Sands Limited, WA
Finalists
- Blair Athol Coal, QLD
- Energy Resources of Australia, NT\
- Santos Ltd, SA
Services
Winner
AACM International Pty Ltd, SA
Finalists
- Airplan, VIC
- Aust College of English, NSW
- Cullen Grummitt and Roe, QLD
- Frontier Camel Tours, NT
- Management Solutions, ACT
- Total Marine Services, WA
Small to Medium Manufacturer
Winner
Global Lightning Technologies Pty Ltd, TAS
Finalists
- Anvil Steel, NSW
- CEA Technologies Pty Ltd, ACT
- Jensen Jarrah, WA
- Lumascape Lighting, QLD
- United Bulk Transfer, NT
- Universal Motor Control, VIC
- Vision Systems-ADPRO, SA
1995
Australian Exporter of the Year
ANCA Pty Ltd
Agribusiness
Winner
Vecon Pty Ltd, TAS
Finalists
- Gosh Leather, WA
- Queensland Sugar Corp, QLD
- Royal Palms, NT
- The Peninsular Group, NSW
Emerging
Winner
ERSIS Australia Pity Ltd, QLD
Finalists
- Ashford Hospital, SA
- Beku Environmental, TAS
- Dome Coffees, WA
- Edex, NSW
- Endurance Electronics, ACT
- Gale Australia, VIC
- Yothu Yindi, NT
Large Advanced Manufacturer
Winner
ANCA Pty Ltd, VIC
Finalists
- Codan Pty Ltd, SA
- Delta West, WA
- ResMed (ResCare), NSW
- Walkers Ltd, QLD
Minerals
Winner
Queensland Magnesia, QLD
Finalists
- Australian Fused Materials, WA
- Bayswater Colliery, NSW
- Tioxide Australia Pty Ltd, TAS
Services
Winner
CMPS&F Pty Limited, NSW
Finalists
- Balarinji, SA
- GCD International, VIC
- Holiday AKT, NT
- IDP Education, ACT
- Signet Engineering, WA
- Unitas Consulting, TAS
- Warner Roadshow, QLD
Small to Medium Manufacturer
Winner
Food Spectrum Pty Ltd, QLD
Finalists
- Australian Scientific Instruments Pty Ltd, ACT
- Cranswick Estate, NSW
- Jensen Jarrah, WA
- Muir Engineering Pty Ltd, TAS
- Radio Frequency Systems, SA
- Shock Exports.Com Pty Ltd (Shock Exports), VIC
1994
Australian Exporter of the Year
Intellect Australia Pty Ltd
Agribusiness
Winner
Blue Ribbon Holdings Limited, TAS
Finalists
- Abalone Fisherman's Co-Operative Ltd, VIC
- Matilda Fresh Foods, QLD
- SA Seedgrowers Co-op, SA
- Southern Yabby Farms, WA
- Standard Commodities, NSW
- Transglobal Marketing, NT
Emerging
Winner
Aussie Lobsters Pty Ltd, WA
Finalists
- Aquatas, TAS
- Gambaros Seafoods, QLD
- Integrated Technical Services, NT
- Management Solutions, ACT
- Megazyme, NSW
- Preton Display, SA
- Printsoft, VIC
Large Advanced Manufacturer
Winner
PBR Automotive Pty Ltd, VIC
Finalists
- Alcatel, NSW
- Austal Ships, WA
- Austoft, QLD
- Castalloy Ltd, SA
- United Milk Tas, TAS
Minerals
Winner
Argyle Diamonds, WA
Finalists
- Adelaide Chemical Co, SA
- BHP Australia Coal, QLD
- Energy Brix, VIC
Services
Winner
Hawker de Havilland Australian Aviation College, SA
Finalists
- CABS - Computer Automated Business Systems Pty Ltd, NSW
- Cairns Port Authority, QLD
- Clough Engineering Group, WA
- Collins Avionic, VIC
- IDP Education, ACT
- Mercury Walch, TAS
Small to Medium Manufacturer
Winner
Intellect Australia Pty Ltd, WA
Finalists
- ANCA Pty Ltd, VIC
- CEA Technologies Pty Ltd, ACT
- Computer Software Packages, SA
- Cowan Manufacturing, NSW
- Force 10 Holdings, QLD
- Global Lightning Technologies Pty Ltd, TAS
1993
Australian Exporter of the Year
Orlando Wydham Group Pty Ltd, SA
Commodities
Winner
Tassal Limited, TAS
Finalists
- Alambie Wine, VIC
- Argyle Diamonds, WA
- Australia Meat Holdings Pty Ltd, QLD
- Colly Farms Cotton, NSW
- Crocodile Farms, NT
- Santos Ltd, SA
Emerging
Winner
Lochard Environment Systems Pty Ltd, VIC
Finalists
- Action Laser, NSW
- CCK Treasury Systems, WA
- Gearhart United, SA
- Hartz Tasmania, TAS
- Transglobal Marketing, NT
- TST International, QLD
Large Advanced Manufacturer
Winner
Orlando Wyndham Group Pty Ltd, SA
Finalists
- AWA Limited, NSW
- Bonlac, VIC
- Caterpillar Elphinstone (Dale Elphinstone), TAS
- James Hardie Building Systems, QLD
- Transfield ASI Pty Ltd, WA
Services
Winner
World Geoscience Corporation, WA
Finalists
- CMPS&F Pty Limited, NSW
- PPK Consultants, SA
- Preston Group, VIC
- Sea World/Warner Bros, QLD
Small to Medium Manufacturer
Finalists
- Agen Biomedical, QLD
- BC Leather, NSW
- Multistack International, VIC
- Static Engineering, SA
- Tiger Engineering, WA
1992
Australian Exporter of the Year
Cryofab Industries Limited
Commodities
Winner
International Prime Food Exports Pty Ltd, NSW
Finalists
- Dampier Salt Ltd, WA
- Hammersley Iron (Rio Tinto Iron Ore), WA
- Queensland Magnesia, QLD
- Santos Ltd, SA
Emerging
Winner
The Cheesecake Factory Pty Ltd, VIC
Finalists
- Bohle Industrial & Mining, QLD
- Bondor Itex, QLD
- ResMed (ResCare), NSW
- Safetycare Aust, VIC
Large Advanced Manufacturer
Winner
Kirby Engineering, NSW
Finalists
- BHP Steel, VIC
- CIG Gas Cylinder, NSW
- Ford Motor Company, VIC
- Uncle Bens (Effem Pty Ltd), VIC
Services
Winner
Clough Engineering Group, WA
Finalists
- CABS - Computer Automated Business Systems Pty Ltd, NSW
- CMPS&F Pty Limited, NSW
- SIR Pty Ltd, NSW
- World Geoscience Corporation, WA
Small to Medium Manufacturer
Winner
Cryofab Industries Limited, NSW
Finalists
- ANCA Pty Ltd, VIC
- Bud-Pak Pty Ltd, NSW
- GBC Scientific Equipment Pty Ltd, VIC
- Rheem Australia, QLD
1991
Commodities
Winner
Robe River Iron, WA
Finalists
- G & J Hines Pty Ltd, SA
- Geraldton Fishermen's Co-operative Ltd, WA
- MIM Holdings, QLD
- Western Australian Meat Marketing Co, WA
Emerging
Winner
LSE Technology Pty Limited, NSW
Finalists
- HEA Pty Ltd, NSW
- OTC International, NSW
- QPSX Communications, WA
- ResMed (ResCare), NSW
International Business
Winner
BHP Steel, VIC
Finalists
- Argyle Diamonds, WA
- AWA Limited, NSW
- Clough Engineering Group, WA
- IBM Australia, NSW
Services
Winner
CABS - Computer Automated Business Systems Pty Ltd, NSW
Finalists
- Crooks Michell Peacock Stewart, NSW
- Kinhill Engineers, VIC
- Minenco Pty Ltd, VIC
- Soltec Research, VIC
Small to Medium Manufacturer
Winner
Mincom Limited, QLD
Finalists
- Atco Controls Pty Ltd, VIC
- GCD International, VIC
- Schefenacker Vision Systems (Britax Rainsfords), SA
- Tassal Limited, TAS
Value Added
Winner
Glaxo Australia Pty Ltd, VIC
Finalists
- Bradken Consolidated, NSW
- Queensland Nickel, QLD
- QUF Industries, QLD
- Tasmanian Alkaloids, TAS
1990
Commodities
Winner
Dampier Salt Ltd, WA
Finalists
- Australian Flower Exports, WA
- Lithium Aust, WA
- Perfecta Exports, TAS
- Robe River Iron, WA
Emerging
Winner
Olympic Dam Marketing, SA
Finalists
- Electro Optic, NSW
- Leigh Mardon, NSW
- Megadata, NSW
- Stallion Technologies, QLD
International Business
Winner
The North West Shelf Project, WA
Finalists
- Argyle Diamonds, WA
- BHP Steel, VIC
- Brambles Industries, NSW
- F H Faulding & Co, SA
Manufactures
Winner
GBC Scientific Equipment Pty Ltd, VIC
Finalists
- Cochlear Pty Ltd, NSW
- Codan Pty Ltd, SA
- Farley Australia, VIC
- IBM Australia, NSW
Services
Winner
Anderson Consulting, NSW
Finalists
- CABS - Computer Automated Business Systems Pty Ltd, NSW
- GIO Reinsurance, NSW
- Telecom, VIC
- Weldon International, NSW
Support
Winner
Westpac Banking Corporation, NSW
Finalists
- Australian Financial Review, NSW
- Monash Graduate School of Management, VIC
- WA Chamber of Commerce, WA
Value Added
Winner
Minproc Holdings Limited, WA
Finalists
- Cuggi Australia, VIC
- Queenslad Nickel, QLD
- QUF Industries, QLD
- SCM Chemicals, WA