Applications open Tuesday 29 April
As Queensland’s highest export honour, the Premier of Queensland's Export Awards celebrate the innovation, creativity, passion and determination of businesses that export across 15 award categories.
The Export Awards offer more than just recognition; they can elevate your business’s reputation nationally and internationally.
This can open doors to new markets, forge connections with fellow exporters, and provide a platform to engage with industry stakeholders and government representatives.
There are categories to suit exporters of all sizes and from every region across the state encouraged to apply.
Your award application essentials
- earn foreign income
- hold an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
- operate as a separate business if part of a larger organisation
- maintain appropriate business ethics and demonstrate a commitment to legal obligations including anti-bribery laws and laws to combat modern slavery, both in Australia and overseas markets.
- a Government entity as defined in the “A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999” are not eligible, except where they are registered education and training providers
- or a sponsor of a state or territory Export Awards program or the Australian Export Awards program.
Your products or services must include significant (at least 50%) Australian content or value-add.
This may include product or services:
- made in Australia from Australian primary products
- made overseas, mainly using Australian primary products
- made in Australia from Australian and imported components
- elaborately transformed in Australia
- made overseas using substantial Australian value-add, intellectual property (IP) or know-how, including design
- delivered in Australia to foreign individuals or entities
- delivered overseas using substantial Australian value-add, IP or know-how.
Business can only submit one application, however, you can apply in one or more of the 14 national categories and/or the one Queensland category.
Before you begin your application please read the Applicant Handbook and review the award categories, eligibility criteria and the application questions.
This handbook provides:
- key dates
- category overview
- eligibility guidelines
- judging criteria
- application questions
- hints and tips.
Financial information you must provide
You must:
- demonstrate delivery of net foreign economic returns to the Australian economy in terms of profit repatriation and employment in Australia
- provide three years of export income, unless you are applying for the Emerging Exporter Award which requires up to three years of export income.
If you can't provide actual export income for the 2024-25 financial year you must provide a genuine estimate that support your demonstrated export efforts.
Applications with incomplete financial details will not be assessed.
Applications open on Tuesday 29 April and close Friday 13 June.
Applications are only accepted online via the Export Awards application portal.
A business can only submit one application.
Whether you have questions, need clarification, or would like a review of your application before submission, our team is available to assist.
Email: exportawards@tiq.qld.gov.au
National categories
Agribusiness, Food and Beverages
For outstanding international success in the field of manufactured foods, beverages or agricultural products. This includes primary production, forestry and fisheries and related services or technology.
Creative Industries
For outstanding international success in any creative industry. This includes music, visual and performing arts, fashion, design, film and television, digital media and content, animation, software and games, festival and event production, writing and publishing and creative services.
e-Commerce
For outstanding international success selling goods or services to customers overseas via e-Commerce, including cross-border e-Commerce and online sales. This includes sales to business (B2B), consumer (B2C) or government (B2G) via own website, online marketplaces and other e-Commerce channels.
Emerging Exporter
For outstanding export achievement by a business which has been exporting for three years or less. This includes established and new businesses in any industry.
First Nations Exporter
For outstanding international success by a First Nations business. This includes First Nations businesses operating in any industry, who have been exporting for three years or more.
International Education and Training
For outstanding international success in the field of education and training.
This includes higher education, vocational education and training, transnational education, online learning, curriculum development and EdTech.
International Health
For outstanding international success in the fields of health, medical or wellbeing. This includes biotechnology, biosecurity, medical technology, digital health, e-health, aged care, disability, complementary health, pharmaceuticals and related services.
Manufacturing and Advanced Materials
For outstanding international success in manufacturing, engineering or advanced materials development. This includes advanced manufacturing and materials technologies, engineering, design and production.
Professional Services
For outstanding international success in the field of professional services. This includes legal, accounting, administration and support services, business management and consultancy, marketing services, franchising and licensing, engineering, financial and insurance, market research, translation services and tourism and business events.
Regional Exporter
For outstanding international success by a regional business. This includes businesses whose head office or majority of operations are based in a non-metropolitan location.
Resources and Energy
For outstanding international success in the resources and energy sectors. This includes businesses involved in the production, processing or value adding of extractive resources or the provision of energy or resources related equipment, services or technology.
Small Business
For outstanding international success by a small business. This includes businesses with total annual turnover not exceeding A$10 million.
Sustainability and Green Economy
For outstanding international success in the Green Economy. This includes the provision of green economy technology or capabilities such as environmental solutions, clean energy, sustainable materials, renewables, waste and water management, green building, smart cities or businesses committed to sustainable business practices.
Technologies
For outstanding international success in the field of information technology, digital technologies, software, hardware or digital services. This includes solutions utilising cloud-based platforms, artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of Things, augmented reality, autonomous systems, robotics, quantum, virtual reality, data collaboration and management tools, fintech, cyber security and/or blockchain with civilian, defence, space and/or other industry applications.
Queensland categories
Queensland Exporter of the Year
The Premier of Queensland’s Exporter of the Year is chosen from the winners of the national awards categories.
Women in International Business
Recognising the outstanding achievement in international business by a woman, or group of women, either through developing or leading an international enterprise, or through their contribution as a senior leader in an enterprise.
The award particularly focuses on achievement in international markets, as well as an ongoing commitment to international trade relations.
The winner of this category does not progress to the Australian Export Awards.