Nominations are now open for the 2024 Premier’s NSW Export Awards celebrating businesses that are thriving in international markets and showcasing the best of New South Wales innovation, ingenuity, and quality on the global stage.
Investment NSW deputy secretary, Katie Knight, said New South Wales exports of goods and services continue to trend upwards, contributing $150 billion to the state’s economy, with trade supporting one in five Australian jobs.
“Businesses which export are a major driver of economic growth, and these awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the success of these businesses in strengthening New South Wales’ position as Australia’s most globally connected economy,” Knight said.
“New South Wales has leading businesses exporting across a diverse range of sectors and I encourage them to apply and be recognised for the valuable contribution they make to the state’s economy.”
Export Council of Australia chair, Dianne Tipping, said the 2024 Awards will acknowledge outstanding businesses across 13 national categories and five New South Wales categories.
“New South Wales exporters are trailblazers in innovation, expanding their reach to new and dynamic markets—from food and beverages to clean technology.
“These prestigious awards serve as a platform to celebrate global success and motivate others to embrace international growth.”
Leading global food business SunRice Group, which has significant manufacturing operations in New South Wales’ Riverina region, was recognised at last year’s awards in the Agribusiness, Food and Beverages category. CEO Paul Serra said SunRice supplies its products in over 50 countries and is continuing to pursue growth opportunities in international markets.
“SunRice is a great Australian success story – from a single rice mill built in the Riverina over 70 years ago, we now have operations in ten countries and supply our diverse and nutritious food products globally,” Serra said.
“The NSW Premier’s Export Awards are a fantastic opportunity for businesses to be recognised for the work they’re doing on the world stage. We were delighted to be recognised at last year’s awards in a strong field of New South Wales exporters. There’s plenty of New South Wales businesses out there working across numerous industries that are demonstrating the value of exporting, and these awards are a great platform for their stories to be heard.”
Nominations for the Premier’s NSW Export Awards close on Friday 14 June 2024.
Finalists are expected to be announced in September leading up to the awards ceremony on Friday 11 October 2024.
The theme for the 2024 NSW Export Awards program will be a celebration of New South Wales’ dynamic export partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
The New South Wales winners of the 13 national categories will automatically progress as finalists to the Australian Export Awards.
For more information on the award categories and how to nominate your business, click here.
