Australia Honours Exporters For Achievements In International Business
Australia’s most successful exporters were honoured at a National Awards Ceremony, hosted by the Minister for Trade Simon Crean at Parliament House in Canberra.
Congratulating the 12 National Winners, Minister Crean said that collectively, these companies have generated more than $1.5 billion in export earnings and employed more than 2,400 people.
“All of these companies have demonstrated perseverance and innovation in successfully seeking new markets overseas and sustaining their export sales through what has been a challenging year for the global economy,” Mr Crean said.
The National Winners include a manufacturer of precision components for military aircraft, a Victorian games developer that created one the highest selling iPhone games, Flight Control, and the creator of trendsetting men’s swimwear and underwear.
“This year’s winners, selected from 77 finalists, are outstanding examples of companies that are committed to exporting. They all met the judges’ stringent criteria of sound risk management policies and a strong export marketing strategy.”
The Australian Export Awards, now in its 47th year, are one of the most prestigious business awards and play a vital role, not only in recognising export success, but by helping build Australia’s brand, both here and overseas.
“As a Government, we continue to strive for economic prosperity by focusing on trade and economic policy issues.”
Also honoured at the Ceremony was Queensland manufacturer, Russell Mineral Equipment which, as a three-time National Winner, was inducted into the Australian Export Awards Hall of Fame.
One of the National Winners, NOJA Power Switchgear was selected for the ultimate exporting accolade, the Prime Minister’s Australian Exporter of the Year.
The Australian Export Awards are co-presented by Austrade and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
For media kits of the 12 Australian Export Award winners, go to www.exportawards.gov.au.
Complete list of the 47th Australian Export Award National Winners:
Capilano Honey, Queensland
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Agribusiness Award
Exporting 90 per cent of all Australian honey to 52 countries, making it one of the most widely distributed food brands.
Firemint, Victoria
Australia Post Arts and Entertainment Award
Developer of Flight Control and Real Racing, two of iPhone’s highest selling games.
Australian Skills Training, Northern Territory
CPA Australia Education and Training Award
A top-end company providing quality industrial and technical skills training around the world, including Kazakhstan, Brazil, Qatar, Papua New Guinea, Cameroon and East Timor.
Levett Engineering, South Australia
Enterprise Connect Emerging Exporter Award
Precision manufacturer of components for the F-35 Lightning II (Joint Strike Fighter) aircraft.
SMARTS Group, New South Wales
Ernst & Young Information and Communication Technology Award
Real-time monitoring of billions of daily transactions in international stock exchanges, regulators and brokers.
NOJA Power Switchgear, Queensland
Australian Made Campaign Limited Large Advanced Manufacturer Award and
Prime Minister’s Australian Exporter of the Year
An environmentally friendly solution to increasing the reliability of electricity supply in more than 70 countries.
Servcorp, New South Wales
Austrade Large Services Award
Enabling new and small companies to establish an international presence by providing serviced and virtual offices (and IT support) around the world.
Wesfarmers Curragh, Queensland
Minerals Council of Australia Minerals and Energy Award
Increased export sales of coal, despite the global financial crisis, as a direct result of new technology and strong customer relationships.
Autech Software & Design
Tradestart Regional Exporter Award
Using innovative software to make choosing product colours (for example, paint) simple and quick. The software can even be used on mobile phones.
Alice Springs Helicopters, Northern Territory
Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Small Business Award
Eco-certified heli-charter business providing services to tourism, aerial mining surveys and the international film industry.
aussieBum, New South Wales
Commonwealth Bank Small to Medium Manufacturer Award
Using the Australian lifestyle to successfully sell trendsetting men’s swimwear and underwear overseas.
Pivot Maritime International, Tasmania
Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Small to Medium Services Award
The only company in the world to manufacture and train with maritime simulators, resulting in leading edge technological development.
Russell Mineral Equipment
Inducted into the Australian Export Awards Hall of Fame
(established in 2002 to recognise the achievements of exporters who have won an Australian Export Award on three occasions)
Topics: Australia, business, Canberra, economic development, economic growth, Economy, export earnings, exporters, exports, games, global economy, Governance, international business, iPhone, National Awards Ceremony, overseas markets, trade
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