Western Australian Export Awards
The Western Australian (WA) Export Awards celebrate the confidence, capability and energy of local businesses that continue to succeed in international markets.
Since 1988, the Awards have highlighted the contributions of WA exporters to the State’s economy, recognising their innovation and international success.
The Awards program operates as a two-tier process and is run in partnership with Austrade.
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Congratulations to our 2026 finalists!
We are proud to announce the 31 outstanding local businesses recognised as finalists in the WA Export Awards 2026.
This year, 46 companies submitted applications across 13 diverse award categories, reflecting the diversity and strength of WA’s export capabilities.
Winners will be announced at the WA Export Awards Gala Dinner on Friday 9 October 2026 at Crown Perth.
Category winners will go on to represent WA at the Australian Export Awards later this year.
Key dates for WA Export Awards 2026
| Date | Milestone |
| Tuesday 14 April 2026 | Applications Open |
| Tuesday 5 May 2026 | Austrade Application Workshop |
| Tuesday 12 May 2026 | Austrade Judging Tips & Tricks workshop |
| Friday 12 June 2026 | Applications Close |
| August 2026 | WA Finalists Announcement |
| Friday 9 October 2026 | WA Winners Announcement and Gala Dinner |
| November 2026 | Australian Export Awards |
2026 Award Categories
This year, the program will recognise local exporters across 13 categories:
- Agribusiness, Food and Beverage
- Creative, Lifestyle and Design
- Digital and Smart Technologies
- Emerging Exporter
- First Nations Exporter
- International Education and Training
- International Health
- Manufacturing and Advanced Materials
- Professional Services
- Regional Exporter
- Resources and Energy
- Small Business
- Sustainability and Green Economy
Click here to learn more about the WA Export Awards 2026 categories.
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Get in touch
If you are looking for opportunities in business, investment or trade, contact our experienced team at Invest and Trade WA.
Our in-house experts can support you directly and provide referrals or introductions across our network of overseas offices, industry bodies and government agencies.