The Australian Export Awards, announced Friday night, honours the achievements of various enterprises across 13 categories and serves to highlight the importance of international trade, says Minister for Trade Simon Crean.
“Tonight’s category winners, finalists, and Hall of Fame inductees show how Australian innovation, determination and effort can meet the challenges of global markets and create wealth and job opportunities for Australians,” says Crean.
“Last year these thirteen companies showed they have what it takes to compete on the world stage and win, earning $969 million in export revenues and employing more than 1,400 Australians.”
Sydney-based ICT company Appen took out the top honour as Australian Exporter of the Year, while proven winners Cochlear Limited and BridgeClimb Sydney were inducted into the Australian Export Awards Hall of Fame.
2008 Australian Export Awards Category Winners
Agribusiness: Craig Mostyn Group
Arts & Entertainment: Laservision
Education & Training: Centre for Customs and Excise Studies
Emerging Exporter: Ta Ann Tasmania
Information & Communication Technology: Appen
Large Advanced Manufacturer: Russell Mineral Equipment Pty Ltd
Large Services: Xstrata Technology
Minerals & Energy: Energy Resources of Australia Ltd
Regional Exporter: Bega Cheese Limited
Small Business: Global EARS Limited
Small to Medium Manufacturer: Divex Asia Pacific
Small to Medium Services: Rhine Ruhr
Sports, Events & Tourism: Adventure Tours Australia Group Pty Ltd
For further details, see www.exportawards.gov.au
