The winners of the 2024 South Australian Premier’s Business and Export Awards have been announced, with food, wine and agriculture companies all receiving nods.
The Awards recognise the contributions of local business to South Australia’s social, environmental, and economic wellbeing. This year’s event featured more than 20 categories, celebrating the achievements of both small and large businesses in the state.
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) was awarded South Australian Wine Exporter of the Year, described as combining world-class winemaking and brand marketing. TWE chief supply & sustainability officer, Kerrin Petty, accepted the award on behalf of TWE, accompanied by members of the company’s supply team.
“We take a lot of pride in producing exceptional quality wines in South Australia that are enjoyed by people all over the world. We’re passionate about promoting Australian wine on the international stage,” said Petty.
“This award is testament to the hard work of our teams across the organisation who work tirelessly to ensure our wines reach markets far and wide.”
Family owned yoghurt producer, The Yoghurt Shop, took out the Agribusiness, Food and Beverages Export Award. The company has served over 25 million tubs of yoghurts since its establishment in 2003, and supplies across five countries and in over 2000 retailers.
Hay exporters, Balco Australia, won both the Regional Exporter Award and the Sustainability and Green Economy Export Award for its work with growers to supply the highest quality crops in a sustainable way.
Winners for each state will proceed as finalists in the 62nd Australian Export Awards, to be held in Canberra on 20 November.
For business success in the sector, Viterra received the Regional Business of the Year Award for its agriculture network, and Willoway Farming took home the Family Business of the Year Award for its lucerne seed production.
The full list of South Australian winners can be found below.
Business Award Winners
- ASC – Large Business of the Year Award
- BioCina – Emerging Business of the Year Award
- Celsus – ESG Business of the Year Award
- Georgie Paws – Small Business of the Year Award
- Lutheran Care – Not-for-Profit Business of the Year Award
- MaxMine – Beyond Borders Business of the Year Award
- QuantX Labs – Innovative Business of the Year Award
- RAA – The Governor’s Award for Business Achievement in Gender Equity
- Rainy Day Recruitment – Indigenous Business of the Year Award
- Tindo Solar – Medium Business of the Year Award
- Viterra – Regional Business of the Year Award
- Willoway Farming – Family Business of the Year Award
Export Award Winners
- Avance Clinical – International Health Export Award
- Balco Australia – Regional Exporter Award
- Balco Australia – Sustainability and Green Economy Export Award
- Fivecast – Advanced Technologies Export Award
- Flinders University – International Education and Training Export Award
- Green Gold Energy – Resources and Energy Export Award
- MaxM Skate – Emerging Exporter Export Award
- RDI Partners – Professional Services Export Award
- REDARC Electronics – Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Export Award
- Rising Sun Pictures – Creative Industries Export Award
- SKDA Moto Creative – E‑Commerce Export Award
- The Yoghurt Shop – Agribusiness, Food and Beverages Export Award
- Treasury Premium Wine – South Australian Wine Export Award
- Wilco Technologies – Small Business Export Award
