Export Awards

2026 Tasmanian Export Awards

The Tasmanian Export Awards celebrate the achievements of our international exporting community.

Applications for the 2026 Tasmanian Export Awards are now open.

Benefits of applying include:

• This year’s Tasmanian Exporter of the Year will receive access to a one-off grant to attend an international trade show or event, or join a Tasmanian Government trade mission, up to the value of $10,000. Terms and conditions apply.
• Recognition as one of Tasmania’s best exporting businesses, or even Tasmanian Exporter of the Year, unlocking new opportunities and inspiring other Tasmanian businesses to develop their export strategy.
• Your chance to become an Australian Export Awards national winner, or even the next Australian Exporter of the Year, gaining international recognition as one of the nation’s best exporters.
• Receiving valuable feedback and insights from judges on your application submission to assist moving your export strategy forward.
• The opportunity to attend the Australian Export Awards ceremony to come together to celebrate Australian exporting achievements.
• The use of the Tasmanian Export Awards logo to promote your success to international clients and winner’s trophy and certificate

Tasmanian Export Awards Major Partner 2026

• Hobart  Airport

2026 Category Sponsors

• Agribusiness, Food and Beverages – Hobart Airport
• Manufacturing and Advanced Materials – Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council (TMEC)
• Professional Services – Export Finance Australia
• Sustainability and Green Economy – Kuehne + Nagel
• Regional Exporter – TasPorts
• Small Business – Australia Post
• Emerging Exporter – Port of Melbourne

Australian Export Awards

This award program feeds into the Australian Export Awards, presented by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade).

National winners across 13 award categories will be announced at the Australian Export Awards ceremony at Parliament House in August.

More information can be found at Australian Export Awards.

Key dates

• April - Applications open Tuesday, 14 April 2025
• June - Applications close Friday, 12 June 2026
• September - Gala Dinner Friday, 11 September 2026 in Launceston
• November - National Awards Ceremony Wednesday, late November in Canberra

Contact

If you have any questions about the Export Awards or would like any support, please contact:
Trade Tasmania
Email: trade@building.tas.gov.au
Phone: 03 6165 5049

See the list of winners for the 2025 Tasmanian Export Awards