Premier of Queensland's Export Awards 2026
Returning for the 36th year, the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards are one of the state’s most prestigious business accolades, celebrating the continuing success of Queensland’s $138.9 billion export industry.
The Export Awards celebrate the innovation, creativity, passion and determination of Queensland businesses across 14 award categories.
Queensland businesses are delivering high-quality products and services to global markets meeting growing demand from around the world. The Export Awards celebrate this continued success, recognising their contributions and achievements on the international stage from right here in Queensland.
Save the date! This year’s Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday 8 October in Brisbane.
Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) proudly leads the state’s Export Awards program, which run in collaboration with Austrade and the Australian Export Awards.
How to apply
Applications will open on Tuesday 14 April 2026 and close Friday 12 June 2026.
Applications are only accepted online via the Export Awards application portal and are subject to the Terms of Conditions of the Australian Trade and Investment Commission.
Key dates for 2026
Tuesday 14 April 2026
- Applications open
Friday 12 June 2026
- Applications close
June - July 2026
- Judging of applications
August 2026
- Finalists announced, tickets to Awards Dinner on sale
Thursday 08 October 2026
- Premier of Queensland's Export Awards
Wednesday 18 November 2026
- Australian Export Awards Gala
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Success stories
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