Regional Queensland-based Exporters win big at Nationals

• Queensland wins three categories at Australian Exporter of the Year awards.
• State's agribusiness, manufacturing and sporting goods exporters shine in diverse field of finalists.
• Bundaberg, Cairns and Sunshine Coast finalists highlight strength of regions.
• The Crisafulli Government is backing Queensland exporters and delivering a better lifestyle through a stronger economy. 

The Crisafulli Government's is delivering a fresh start, with Queensland winning three categories at the coveted National Export Awards. 

Gold Coast-based Queensland Exporter of the Year PWR Advanced Cooling Technology won Manufacturing and Advanced Materials category.

Marquis Macadamias from Bundaberg won the Agribusiness, Food and Beverages category while Six Zero Pickleball from the Sunshine Coast took out the Emerging Exporter category.

During Labor’s decade of decline, our exporters were held back by red tape, skills shortages and a lack of support.

​The Crisafulli Government is restoring confidence, cutting barriers, and giving Queensland businesses the competitive edge they need to succeed - delivering on our promise to back Queensland innovation and global ambition.

Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates congratulated the winners and said they represented exporting excellence in a globally competitive trade landscape. 

“Under Labor, exports were transactional, relationships were an afterthought, Queensland’s export potential sat idle, and investment opportunities were missed,” Minister Bates said. 

“By contrast, the Crisafulli Government is delivering a fresh start, and is telling the world Queensland is open for business – and these are the Queensland success stories leading the way.

"No matter what industry or their location, our exporters impress every day as they do what they do best - taking Queensland goods and services to the world. 

"Earlier this month I led the largest ever Queensland trade delegation to China for the China International Import Expo. I saw first-hand the demand for our products because of the quality our state is known for."

Gold Coast-based Mineral Technologies came close in the Resources and Energy Category, instead receiving a Highly Commended. 

Past Queensland winners of the Australian Exporter of the Year include Populous (2019); PWR Performance Products (2012); Sedgman (2011); and NOJA Power Switchgear (2009).

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Queensland winners at the 63rd Australian Export Awards were:

• ​Agribusiness, Food and Beverages: Marquis Macadamias (Bundaberg) 
• Emerging Exporter: Six Zero Pickleball (Sunshine Coast)
• Manufacturing and Advanced Materials: PWR Advanced Cooling Technology (Gold Coast)

Highly commended:

• Resources and Energy: Mineral Technologies (Gold Coast) 

Other Queensland finalists:

• ​Creative Industries: Circa (Brisbane) 
• ​e-Commerce: The Equine Practice Company (Brisbane) 
• ​First Nations Exporter: Elephant in the Room Consulting (Brisbane) 
• ​International Education and Training: Langports English Language College (Brisbane) 
• ​International Health: HeliMods (Sunshine Coast) 
• ​Professional Services: Medical Rescue (Gold Coast) 
• ​Regional Exporter: PAWA Architecture (Cairns) 
• ​Small Business: Audeara (Brisbane) 
• ​Sustainability and Green Economy: Hall Contracting (Sunshine Coast) 
• ​Technologies: Megaport (Brisbane).