The Export Council of Australia (ECA), along with our principal partner the New South Wales Government, and our 2019 Award Partners, is pleased to announce the finalists of the 2019 Premier’s NSW Export Awards.

The diversity, strength and innovation of NSW businesses have been recognised at the announcement of the finalists for the 2019 Premier’s NSW Export Awards.

More than 100 leading export businesses across 18 award categories were named as finalists at a ceremony held in Sydney last night (18th September 2019).

This year’s finalists cover the gamut of the state’s best exporters, ranging from organic business to digital start-ups, from clinical trial researchers to oil creators.

Kylie Bell, Executive Director of Trade & Investment at NSW Treasury said the finalists showcased the quality of the business talent across the state.

“NSW exported $89 billion worth of goods and services in the 2017-2018 financial year, and we applaud the commitment and tenacity of NSW exporters who have successfully met the challenges of doing business in the international marketplace,” she said.

“Their success has opened doors across the globe, not only for their own goods and services, but for NSW businesses as a whole.”

“I hope they can inspire thousands of other businesses out there to become exporters.”

Heath Baker, Acting CEO of the Export Council of Australia (ECA) said there was a record number of applicants this year, up almost 60% from last year, with new entrants representing almost 60% of all applicants. "This shows how the awards are more relevant than ever" he said.

"Being a finalist of an awards program with the NSW Premier’s endorsement is enormously valuable for businesses when working internationally."

The winners will be announced at a prestigious Awards Gala dinner on 16 October at the Star in Pyrmont. This year’s Awards have a China theme to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the sister-state relationship between NSW and China’s Guangdong province.

Winners in the National Award categories will represent New South Wales at the Australian Export Awards National Ceremony on 3 December 2019 in Canberra.

And the finalists are....

STATE CATEGORIES

NSW Exporter to Asia

NSW Development Impact

NSW Women in International Business

Aga Blana, NAUTITECH
Allison Reid, Equal Reality
Cristina Talacko, SalDoce Fine Foods
Kristy Chong, Modibodi
Tanya Van Der Water, Buckaroo Leatherworks

Western Sydney Exporter

NSW Defence Industry

NATIONAL CATEGORIES

Agribusiness, Food and Beverages

Creative Industries

E-Commerce

Emerging Exporter

International Education and Training

International Health

Manufacturing and Advanced Materials

Minerals, Energy and Related Services

Professional Services

Regional Exporter

Small Business

Sustainability

Technology and Innovation

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