- Austral Fisheries named 2024 Western Australian Exporter of the Year
- Record number of applicants for this year's awards
- Winners go on to compete in the Australian Export Awards in Canberra
The winners of the 2024 Western Australian Export Awards have been announced, with Austral Fisheries named as the 2024 Western Australian Exporter of the Year.
Now in its 36th year, the program celebrates the achievement of Western Australian businesses exporting home-grown innovation to the world and provides a platform to raise the profile of the State's industries and export capabilities.
Thirteen winners were celebrated last night at the awards ceremony, competing in categories including e-Commerce, Small Business and Emerging Exporter.
This year saw a record number of applications for the awards, with 105 applications from 48 different companies.
In the year to April 2024, Western Australia exported $255.3 billion of goods, accounting for 47 per cent of Australia's goods exports.
The winners of each category now advance to the Australian Export Awards to compete for the national title in Canberra in November.
The WA Export Awards program is managed by Invest and Trade Western Australia. For more information on the awards, visit: WA Export Awards 2024 Winners page.
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
"Western Australian exporters power the economy of our State and the nation, supporting tens of thousands of jobs across WA.
"The WA Export Awards are a fantastic way of acknowledging the innovative work of our exporters in taking WA products to the world.
"I wish all 13 of our winners the best of luck at the Australian Export Awards in Canberra, where they will showcase their businesses and our State on the national stage."
Full list of category winners
Category |
Winner |
Description |
Advanced Technologies |
acQuire |
acQuire provides data management software for organisations required to navigate complex information relating to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). The strategic software tools support organisations in making data-driven business decisions with confidence. |
Agribusiness, Food and Beverages |
Craig Mostyn Group |
Craig Mostyn Group is one of Australia's oldest, largest food and agricultural businesses. The family-owned business provides a variety of locally-farmed produce to Australia and abroad. |
Creative Industries |
CIZZY Bridal Australia |
CIZZY Bridal Australia offers ready-to-wear and custom bridal gowns. With six unique labels, they provide beautiful gowns and personalised services to over 180 stockists worldwide. |
e-Commerce |
Avocado Zinc |
Avocado Zinc is a natural sunscreen manufacturer specialising in producing sheer clear zinc-based SPF suitable for sensitive sink, babies and pregnant women. Their sunscreen is vegan, cruelty-free, reef-friendly, preservative-free, fragrance-free and packaged in eco-friendly recycled plastic tubes. |
Emerging Exporter |
Royal Poly Products |
Royal Poly Products delivers innovative engineering solutions and equipment rentals for pipeline pigging. Pipeline pigging is a process of using a specialised device called a pig to clean and inspect pipelines used for liquids or gases. |
International Education and Training |
Engineering Institute of Technology |
Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) is an accredited vocational and higher education provider with a focus on in-demand engineering and technology education. EIT provides education programs in online and on-campus environments, with offices based in Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, United States of America, United Kingdom, and South Africa. |
International Health |
Linear Clinical Research Ltd |
Linear is a clinical research organisation conducting early-phase clinical trials across a wide range of new therapies and medications. |
Manufacturing and Advanced Materials |
Matrix Composites & Engineering |
Matrix Composites & Engineering specialises in the design, engineering and manufacture of advanced material technology solutions. Their products and expertise are used across the energy, mining and resources, and defence industries. |
Professional Services |
Tape Ark |
Tape Ark is a leading specialist in tape-to-cloud mass migration on a mission to help organisations manage their backup data and ageing corporate documents. The data migration is achieved using data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning. |
Regional Exporter |
CBH Group |
CBH Group is Australia's largest co-operative, owned by approximately 3,500 Western Australian grain growing businesses. The company provides an integrated supply chain, meaning a collaborative network approach in the management, production and delivery of Australian grains. |
Resources and Energy |
Xcalibur Smart Mapping |
Xcalibur Smart Mapping offers services in the exploration and assessment of mineral, energy and environmental resources. Possessing a fleet of over 40 aircraft, Xcalibur provides airborne geographical data collection and sustainable solutions for mapping and assessing natural capital. |
Small Business |
Clean & Pure |
Clean & Pure is an award-winning Mandurah-based business manufacturing Australian plant-based skincare products. |
Sustainability and Green Economy |
Austral Fisheries |
Austral Fisheries adopts sustainability and carbon neutrality practices in commercial fishing of fish and prawn products. The company is one of Australia's largest integrated commercial fishing companies and is recognised for its award-winning design and is 'branded' on the best menus around the world. |
