61st Australian Export Awards Are Now Open!

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09 May 2023

Now in its 61st year, The Australian Export Awards is a long-running awards program, led by Austrade, celebrating the invaluable contribution of Australian businesses exporting home-grown innovation to the world.

Applications are now open with 13 national categories on offer including, International Health, Manufacturing and Advanced Materials, and Advanced Technologies. Past winners of the International Health category include Little Green Pharma (WA) and Invetech (VIC). If you are making an impact in an industry sector, putting sustainability at the forefront, or kicking goals as a Small Business, Emerging Exporter or Regional Exporter, there’s an award category for you!

State and Territory winners of the 13 national categories will automatically progress as national finalists in the Australian Export Awards program, with the chance to win a national award and be named 2023 Australian Exporter of the Year.

2023 Key Dates

  • May - Applications open 2nd May
  • June - Applications close (please see your State & Territory program for individual closing dates)
  • June - State & Territory judging
  • July - National judging
  • September/October - State & Territory Ceremonies and National finalists announced
  • Late November - National Awards Ceremony

Check out this video showcasing 2022 winners and what the Australian Export Awards means to them. To learn more, visit exportawards.gov.au.