Top exporters named in Queensland Export Awards

Published Wednesday, 26 July, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment
The Honourable Cameron Dick

Top exporter finalists named in Queensland Export Awards

 

  • 43 companies will compete in the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards.
  • Winners represent Queensland at the national titles in Canberra in November.
  • Queensland led all other states and territories with 208 applications from 86 business.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Cameron Dick have announced the finalists for the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards 2023.

Now in their 33rd year, the Export Awards recognise Queensland businesses for their innovation, resilience, and determination, especially as they strive to grow and expand their global footprints.

The finalists were announced at a Queensland business Frosty Boy, based in Yatala.

Frosty Boy has been synonymous with quality, innovation, and uncompromising taste since 1976 and exemplifies outstanding international success.

Frosty Boy ships product to 65 countries and regions including high growth markets like Philippines, Malaysia, Middle East, India, Korea, USA and Vietnam.  

Quotes attributed to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.

“These annual awards recognise and celebrate Queensland’s exporters expanding and innovating internationally.

“Queensland exports high-quality products and services to every corner of the globe, known for their ingenuity, creativity and passion.”

Quotes attributed to Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Queensland, Cameron Dick.

“It’s important that the dedication and ingenuity of Queensland’s export businesses is recognised through these awards.

“We want to help Queensland businesses navigate complex overseas markets and make it easier for them to go global to reach more customers.

“With its focus on innovation, Frosty Boy is a great example of what the Export Awards are all about.”

Quotes attributed to CEO for Trade and Investment Queensland, Justin McGowan.

“The quality of goods and services produced by these businesses is confirmation that our state strives for excellence across a diverse range of industries that not only compete but lead internationally.

“Trade and Investment Queensland supports Queensland businesses to realise their export potential through our global network.”

Quotes attributable to Frosty Boy Managing Director Dirk Pretorius.

“Being named as a finalist in the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards is a great honour. 

“Frosty Boy's global expansion has been remarkable, our commitment to research and development has allowed us to identify trends before they become trends and quickly pivot our business accordingly.”

The full list of finalists is below:

Advanced Technologies

  • Chronosoft
  • Elexon Mining
  • Healthcare Logic
  • Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment
  • UBX Boxing + Strength

 

Agribusiness, Food and Beverages

  • AgTrade
  • Frosty Boy Global
  • Mort & Co
  • Queensland Sugar Limited (QSL)
  • The Avolution

 

Creative Industries

  • Bureau^Proberts
  • Circa Contemporary Circus
  • EventsAir
  • Simtech

 

e-Commerce

  • Homebodii
  • Mainie Australia Pty Ltd

 

 Emerging Exporter

  • Australia Institute of Business and Technology (AIBT)
  • Chronosoft
  • PeopleBench
  • STEM Punks
  • The Queensland Institute

 

First Nations

  • Hogarth Arts
  • Lazy Girl Lingerie
  • Mainie Australia Pty Ltd

 

International Education and Training

  • ALS College
  • Cairns College of English & Business
  • TAFE Queensland
  • The Queensland Institute

 

International Health

  • Healthcare Logic
  • Medical Rescue
  • Morlife
  • Qlicksmart

 

Manufacturing and Advanced Materials

  • Frosty Boy Global
  • Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment
  • National Plastics & Rubber Pty Ltd
  • Plungie
  • Simtech

 

Professional Services

  • MEC Mining
  • Medical Rescue
  • Queensland Sugar Limited (QSL)
  • UBX Boxing + Strength

 

Regional Exporter

  • Advanced Aquarium Technologies
  • Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment
  • Mort & Co
  • Plasvacc Pty Ltd
  • Vayeron

 

Resources and Energy

  • Applied Mining Tech
  • Complex Electrical (CE) Group
  • National Plastics & Rubber Pty Ltd
  • Phibion
  • Vayeron

 

Small Business

  • Genics
  • Plasvacc Pty Ltd
  • Qlicksmart
  • RYAN AEROSPACE
  • UBX Boxing + Strength
  • Vayeron

 

Sustainability and Green Economy

  • EarthCheck
  • Hydrobiology
  • Paradigm Foods
  • Phibion
  • Solar Bollard Lighting

 

Women in International Business

  • Dr Chamindika Konara, General Manager, Qlicksmart
  • Fiona Holmstrom, Co-Founder, STEM Punk
  • Melinda Watt, Vice President – Relationship Management and Chief Scientist, EarthCheck
  • Dr Melony Sellars, Chief Executive Officer, Genics

Further information:

  • The awards will be presented at a gala dinner at the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre on 18 October 2023.
  • Queensland is the first state in the national awards to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned and led businesses in a dedicated award category.
  • Queensland’s export industry was estimated in 2022-23 to be valued at $140 billion and supports one in five jobs in the state.
  • Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is the state government’s dedicated global business agency with 18 international offices in 14 key markets plus a regional network of eight offices and Brisbane headquarters.
  • TIQ has supported Frosty Boy globally through a number of food and beverage trade missions including as an exhibitor with TIQ at Saudi Food Show and Foodex Food and Beverage Tradeshow in Tokyo.
  • Further details on the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards can be found at www.tiq.qld.gov.au/exportawards

Media Contact: Geoff Breusch 0417 272 875