National category finalists

Queensland winners in these categories progress to the Australian Export Awards. 

Agribusiness, Food and Beverages

in recognition of Tom Burns AO

Outstanding international success in manufactured foods, beverages or agricultural products. 

Finalists:

Creative, Lifestyle and Design

Outstanding international success in creative industries and consumer-facing, design-led products and services.  

Finalists:

Digital and Smart Technologies

Outstanding international success in information technology, digital technologies, software, hardware or digital services. 

Finalists:

Emerging Exporter

in recognition of Dermot McManus

For outstanding export achievement by a business which has been exporting for two years or less. 

Finalists:

First Nations Exporter

Outstanding international success by a First Nations business. This includes First Nations businesses operating in any industry. 

Finalists:

International Education and Training

International Health

For outstanding international success in the fields of health, medical or wellbeing. 

Finalists:

Manufacturing and Advanced Materials

in recognition of Richard Joel AM

Outstanding international success in manufacturing, engineering or advanced materials development.

Finalists:

Professional Services

Outstanding international success in the field of professional services. 

Finalists:

Regional Exporter

For outstanding international success by a regional business. 

Finalists:

Resources and Energy

For outstanding international success in the resources and energy sectors.  

Finalists:

Small Business

For outstanding international success by a small business. This includes businesses with total annual turnover not exceeding A$10 million.

Finalists:

Sustainability and Green Economy

For outstanding international success in the Green Economy. 

Finalists:

Queensland category finalists

Queensland winners in the following category do not progress to the Australian Export Awards. 

Women in International Business

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.

Finalists:

  • Dr Olivia James, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, The Equine Practice Company
  • Sandra Barber, Co-Owner and Sales Manager, DockPro
  • Simone Dax, Senior Pulse Trader, Louis Dreyfus Company Grains Australia Pty Ltd
  • Susan Toft, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Laundry Lady
  • Place Design Group Leadership Team, Place Design Group