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The Premier of Queensland's Export Awards program provides an opportunity for businesses of all sizes, across a multitude of sectors, to showcase their export achievements.
There are a number of categories of awards available. These include industry awards and other awards that acknowledge exporting achievements and success.
Industry awards
In 2008, entries for industry awards will be accepted in the following categories:
Agribusiness
For outstanding export achievement in the field of agricultural products, services or technology, including processed foods and beverages, and the forestry, fisheries and fibres industries.
Note: An equipment manufacturer should apply in the relevant Small to Medium Manufacturer or Large Advanced Manufacturer categories.
Arts and Entertainment
For outstanding export achievement across all cultural industries including fine arts, performing arts, fashion, electronic and on-line entertainment.
Education and Training
For outstanding innovation and export achievement in the field of education and training services, expertise and curriculum. Please apply via the Queensland Education and Training International Awards for Excellence. This application can also be considered for the Emerging Exporter, Small Business and Regional Exporter categories. Applications close 13 June 2008 and are available from the industry portal at www.studyqueensland.qld.edu.au
Emerging Exporter
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For outstanding export achievement by an enterprise in any industry sector which has been exporting goods or services for three years or less.
Information and Communication Technology
For outstanding export achievement in the field of information and communication products, technology or services.
Large Advanced Manufacturer
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For outstanding export achievement by a manufacturer with total annual sales of $30 million or more.
Large Services
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For outstanding export achievement in a recognised services industry such as the consultancy, finance, insurance, legal, health, design, community and engineering sectors with total annual sales of $15 million or more.
Note: Education and training service providers should apply in the Education and Training Award category.
Minerals and Energy
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For outstanding export achievement in the production or primary processing of extractive and value-added minerals or energy products.
Regional Exporter
For outstanding export achievement by a business whose head office is based in a non-metropolitan location (i.e. outside of Brisbane City, the cities of Ipswich, Logan and Redcliffe and the Shires of Pine Rivers and Redlands). Any regional application will be eligible to be considered for this award.
Small to Medium Services
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For outstanding export achievement in a recognised services industry such as the consultancy, finance, insurance, legal, health, design, community and engineering sectors with total annual sales of less than $15 million.
Note: Education and training service providers should apply in the Education and Training Award category.
Small to Medium Manufacturer
For outstanding export achievement by a manufacturer with total annual sales of less than $30 million.
Small Business
For outstanding export achievement by any business with total annual sales not exceeding $5 million.
Sports, Events and Tourism
For outstanding achievement in the inbound tourism sector, including, international sporting events held in Australia; sports and recreation; international events/meetings and conferences held in Australia; accommodation; tour companies; attractions; airlines; cruise lines; and other transport operations.
Note: Except where specified above, applicants can enter multiple categories but are only eligible to win one category.
Queensland Exporter of the Year
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The overall Queensland Exporter of the Year will be selected from the winners of the categories shown above.
Additional awards
The following additional awards are available:
Richard Joel Young Export Entrepreneur Award
This award acknowledges the success of younger people who are leading exporting businesses. Business owners who are 35 years of age and under (as at 25 July 2008) are eligible. The award is given in honour of the late Mr Richard Joel AM, formerly the Chief Executive Officer of the Brisbane City Office of Economic Development, and a 2000 Centennial Medal recipient for services in promoting economic development in Brisbane.
Dermot McManus Award
This award is for outstanding achievement in the field of innovation in export in relation to a particular priority world market. Finalists in all categories will be considered for this award. It is given in honour of the late Mr Dermot McManus, Agent-General and Commissioner of the Trade Queensland Office, Europe, from December 1995 to October 2000.
Tom Burns Award
This award, established last year in memory of the late Honourable Tom Burns, recognises the success of emerging exporters to China or Vietnam.
Premier's Special Award
This award is presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to Queensland's export profile and success.
The Premier of Queensland's Export Awards complement other award programs. If your company exports to Britain or Japan you can also enter the following awards:
Chambers of Commerce awards
2008 Australian British Chamber of Commerce, Queensland Export Excellence Awards (for exporters to Britain)
2008 Queensland Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Export Excellence Awards (for exporters to Japan)
Note: Winners of the four Additional Awards listed above will not be considered for the Queensland Exporter of the Year Award.
Last updated 29 April 2008
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