The Australian Export Awards: bringing national recognition to business across states and sectors
61st Australian Export Awards
National Finalists
“Promoting export consciousness” was the role cited for the Australian Export Awards program by Trade Minister and Deputy Prime Minister John McEwen, upon its launch in 1963. Applications were sought Australia- wide from all sections of industry and commerce, and involved the states and territories from the very beginning. The inaugural Australian Export Awards national ceremony was held in Canberra on 27 November that year, and the winners were presented with a pennant to fly over their premises and use in advertising campaigns. Sixty years on, the awards are still going strong. Since the first national ceremony, the Australian Export Awards have recognised over 2,000 businesses as national finalists including 755 businesses that have gone onto win a national award. Finalists have been assessed on aspects such as the strength of their international growth, and their marketing and financial strategies. Their stories – not just those of the winners, but those of the national finalists – have been a model and inspiration to other Australian exporters. The Australian Trade and Investment Commission, better known as Austrade, presents the awards in conjunction with the state and territory award program partners. As a national program, the Australian Export Awards celebrates the achievements of extraordinary Australian exporters,
Congratulations to the overall winner of the 61st Australian Exporter of the Year, Care Essentials. The prize was awarded by Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell at a gala function at Parliament House in Canberra on 30 November.
Based in regional Victoria, the company is a world leading niche exporter of medical devices, most notably locally made warming devices for patients undergoing surgery. Every state and territory is well represented among the 13 award categories. Just over half are small businesses, and more than a third are led by women, independently or jointly. Read on to learn about all 86
finalists. You can find further details at www.exportawards.gov.au.
The Australian Export Awards Program is made possible through the valued support of state and territory governments, Australia’s leading corporations, export facilitators and industry groups, and other Australian Government departments.
Advanced Technologies Joint WINNER
Agribusiness, food and beverages Agtrade (Qld) A livestock, genetics and food security group developing sustainable export markets for some of Australia’s great agricultural resources. Exporting to Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam among others. Almondco Australia (SA) Supporting the almond- growing community, processing almond products and exporting to 28 countries including China, India, South Africa, Vietnam, UAE and US Fremantle Octopus (WA) Sustainably wild-caught octopus exported to leading restaurants and retailers around the world. Pacific Sea Urchin Australia (Vic) Sea urchins are a pest, and exporting sea urchin roe to China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe is doing the environment a service. Rum Jungle Meat Exports (NT) The only export-accredited buffalo processor in Australia, processing wild-caught, feral buffalo. Exporting Halal- accredited meat to Halal markets around the world.
Healthcare Logic (QLD) SystemView hospital
WINNER
analytics platform creates a common language between staff, executives and health departments to diagnose and solve challenges. Exporting to Ireland, UK, NZ, Canada and UAE. Pasture-io (Tas) Helps farmers optimise their pasture growth and livestock performance to enhance farm sustainability and profits. Exporting to Africa, Europe, NZ and the Americas.
stimulating recovery in the visitor economy. This, of course, helps create the conditions for market and export success for Australian businesses. An important aspect to trade diversification is ensuring that global opportunities are prepared for. Climate change and the green economy, digital transformation, and inclusive trade, along with geopolitical changes, are creating whole new markets with requirements for professionalism and new knowledge. Businesses who export need to be more and more across international standards and rules. The Australian Government will continue to help world-ready exporting businesses to thrive, with a first principle of consulting and listening to business. The Australian Export Awards categories will continue to shift and adjust to developments and innovation, rewarding the results of foresight, insight, and entrepreneurial spark among businesses of all sizes and types.
and the far‑reaching impact they have on the nation’s economy. The awards process has two stages: firstly with distinction at state award level; then those state finalists progress to national finalists. Each year, a national winner is crowned Australian Exporter of the Year. Category winners are also announced, with all national finalists showcased on the global stage thanks to the reach and influence of Austrade, its state counterparts, and its business and government sponsors. All finalists represent a diverse range of sectors and industries and make a significant contribution to our national economy, creating jobs and opportunities in our cities, regions, and rural areas. Austrade has supported the Export Awards throughout its iterations as an agency. It now has some 1,200 experts in its 67 offices, in Australia and in established and developing markets. Austrade’s work feeds into growing the Australian economy by accelerating the growth of Australian exporters, attracting foreign investment and
Sunrice (NSW) One of Australia’s iconic brands, Sunrice is committed to innovative practices in R&D, to maintain Australia’s global reputation as a leader in rice products. True South Seafood (Tas) A shellfish supplier targeting high-end consumers world- wide with abalone and sea urchin products exported to Europe, Malaysia, Singapore, UAE, UK, US and Vietnam. Creative industries Cizzy Bridal (WA) Affordable bridal wear found in 170 stores worldwide. EventsAir (Qld) An all-in-one cloud management platform to power events around the world. The solution of choice for professional conference organisers.
Audinate (NSW) Its flagship produce, Dante, is a flexible and scalable solution that allows AV Exporting to China, Hong Kong, Germany, the UK and the US. AVI (WA) AVI designs, develops and manufactures specialised communication systems and critical components for military, mining, security and space applications. Chemwatch (Vic) Chemwatch creates safer workplaces with its comprehensive software solutions for managing chemicals hazards. Gymaware (ACT) devices to connect to computer networks. Velocity Based Training (VBT) solutions including the laser- based device for tracking strength training activities.
Joint WINNER
Prophecy International (SA) A software success story, providing data integration, analytics and business process automation solutions. Customer base spans North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific.
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