Western Australian exporters have an opportunity to showcase their success in international markets by entering the WA Export Awards.

This year celebrates 36 years of recognising the excellence of WA companies and their contribution to the State’s prosperity.

Nominations close Friday, June 14 – so get in quick!

“The WA Export Awards are an opportunity for you to raise the profile of your business and celebrate your export achievements on a big stage,” says Michael Carter, Head of CCIWA’s International Trade and Investment Centre.

“Exporting businesses are a cornerstone of WA’s – and Australia’s – economy, with our State’s export goods valued $275.1 billion in 2022-23 and contributing 46% of Australia’s total good exported.”

The Awards program operates as a two-tier process and is run by Invest and Trade WA.

There are 13 categories and winners automatically proceed to become an Australian Export Awards finalist – meaning you only need to submit one application for the State and national programs.

The categories:

• Advanced Technologies – includes information technology, digital technologies, software, hardware or digital services.
• Agribusiness, Food and Beverages – includes primary production, forestry and fisheries and related services or technology.
• Creative Industries – includes music, visual and performing arts, fashion, design, film, television, digital media, animation, software and games, festival and event production, writing and publishing and creative services.
• e-Commerce – includes cross-border e-commerce and online sales.
• Emerging Exporter – business which has been exporting for three years or less.
• International Education and Training – includes higher education, vocational education and training, transnational education, online learning, curriculum development and EdTech.
• International Health – includes biotechnology, biosecurity, medical technology, digital health, e-health, aged care, disability, complementary health, pharmaceuticals and related services.
• Manufacturing and Advanced Materials – includes advanced manufacturing and materials technologies, engineering, design and production.
• Professional Services – includes legal, accounting, administration and support services, business management and consultancy, marketing, engineering, financial and insurance, translation and tourism and business events.
• Regional Exporter – businesses whose head office or majority of operations are not based in a metropolitan location.
• Resources and Energy – includes the production, processing or value adding of extractive resources or the provision of energy or resources related equipment, services or technology.
• Small Business – businesses with total annual turnover not exceeding $10 million.
• Sustainability and Green Economy – includes green economy technology or capabilities.

Incentives for finalists include being recognised as one of WA’s top exporters, featured in publicity campaigns and on the Invest and Trade WA website, and two complimentary tickets to the Gala Dinner on Thursday, September 19.

Among the benefits for winners are complimentary attendance and flights ($2,500 in funds) to the Australian Export Awards in Canberra in November, promotion on Austrade’s digital channels and potential media opportunities, and promoted internationally as a best-in-class exporter from Australia.

Find out more about nominating, including the eligibility and judging criteria and tips for applying here.

 

If you are looking for support or advice in business, investment or trade, contact our experienced International Trade and Investment Centre team at [email protected].