Recognising Western Australian Exporters
Now in its 37th year, the Western Australian Export Awards celebrates the outstanding achievement of Western Australian businesses taking home-grown innovation, expertise, and products to global markets.
As the State’s most prestigious export recognition program, these awards highlight the diversity and strength of WA’s industries on the international stage.
With goods exports valued at $235 billion in 2023-24, accounting for 48% of Australia’s total goods exports, WA plays a vital role in the nation’s trade success.
The program features 14 national award categories, including the newly introduced First Nations Exporter award, which recognises the contributions of First Nations-owned businesses in international markets.
Winners from each category, along with the WA Exporter of the Year, will be announced at the annual WA Export Awards Gala Dinner in September. All winners will go on to represent WA at the Australian Export Awards in Canberra, where they compete against top exporters from across the country.
Get ready to showcase your success and join WA’s leading exporters on the path to national recognition.
Applications are now open!
Key Dates for the 2025 Western Australian Export Awards
- Applications open: 29 April
Apply now - Applications workshop by Austrade: 8 May
Register here - First Nations application workshop conducted by Austrade: 15 May
Register here - Applications close: 13 June
- WA Finalists announcement: August
- WA Winners announcement and Gala Dinner: September
Celebrating WA's Export Excellence: 2024 Awards Highlights
Celebrating WA exporters across 14 categories
WA exporters are encouraged to apply in one or more of these categories, showcasing the State’s diverse range of exports:
- Agribusiness, Food and Beverages
- Creative Industries
- e-Commerce
- Emerging Exporter
- First Nations Exporter
- International Education and Training
- International Health
- Manufacturing and Advanced Materials
- Resources and Energy
- Professional Services
- Regional Exporter
- Small Business
- Sustainability and Green Economy
- Technologies
Congratulations to the 2024 WA Export Awards winners
- International Education and Training: Engineering Institute of Technology
- Emerging Exporter: Royal Poly Products
Their success highlights WA’s strength as Australia’s top exporting state — leading the nation in innovation, expertise, and global impact. Don’t miss your chance to be recognised as one of Western Australia’s top exporters.
Need help with your application?
Please contact the team at exportawards@jtsi.wa.gov.au
Get in touch
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Our in-house experts can support you directly and provide referrals or introductions across our network of overseas offices, industry bodies and government agencies.
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