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 15 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 mid-April 2026 and close mid-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

Mid-April 2026

  • Applications open

Mid-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 26 November 2025

  • Australian Export Awards Gala

2025 Premier of Queensland's Export Awards Highlights

Celebrating export success

Success stories

Hear from previous finalists and winners to learn how the Export Awards propelled their business internationally.