2026 WA State of Energy Export Awards winners support local jobs

• Edith Cowan University named the 2026 Western Australian State of Energy Exporter of the Year for supporting jobs, economic growth through international education
• WA's export success is creating local jobs, attracting investment and growing opportunities for Western Australian workers
• Winners across 13 categories will progress to the Australian Export Awards
• Cook Labor Government focused on creating more local jobs for Western Australians

The winners of the 2026 Western Australian State of Energy Export Awards have been announced, with Edith Cowan University taking home the top prize as the 2026 Western Australian State of Energy Exporter of the Year in recognition of its success in attracting international students and supporting jobs across WA's education sector.

The celebration also marked the official launch of the State's new global campaign, State of Energy, which will help attract investment, expand trade opportunities and support job creation in WA.

The Western Australian State of Energy Export Awards recognise the local businesses which are succeeding in international markets and creating employment opportunities for Western Australians.

Since 1988, the awards have celebrated exporters that grow the economy, create local jobs, support skilled careers and showcase the State's strengths on the world stage.

This year, 46 companies applied, with 45 per cent entering the program for the first time.

This strong participation highlights the ambition of WA businesses as they expand into new markets, create jobs, attract investment and contribute to the State's economic strength.

Winners were recognised across 13 categories, ranging from manufacturing to healthcare, with each industry supporting thousands of jobs and demonstrating the breadth of opportunities being created across WA's export economy.

Each category winner will progress to the Australian Export Awards, providing an opportunity to showcase Western Australia's world-class industries, promote local expertise and support future jobs growth by expanding access to national and international markets.

Last year, Western Australian company Premier Metal Recyclers was named the 2025 Australian Exporter of the Year, highlighting the innovation, capability and job-creating potential of the State's manufacturing and sustainability sectors.

The Western Australian State of Energy Export Awards program is managed by Invest and Trade Western Australia.

WA exported $238 billion in goods in the year to June, accounting for 44 per cent of Australia's total goods exports. This strong export performance supports jobs across the State, from regional communities and industrial centres to research institutions, manufacturers and small businesses.

For more information, visit www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-energy-and-economic-diversification/wa-export-awards-2026-winners  

Comments attributed to Premier and Tourism, Trade and Investment Minister Roger Cook:

"Congratulations to Edith Cowan University on being named the 2026 Western Australian State of Energy Exporter of the Year, and to all the category winners whose success is supporting jobs and economic opportunities across our State.

"Every export contract secured, every new market opened and every international partnership built by WA businesses helps create and sustain local jobs, strengthen industries and deliver opportunities for workers in communities throughout our State.

"These awards highlight the people behind our export success and showcase how local businesses are creating skilled jobs, building local capability and taking our world-class products, services and expertise to global markets.

"I wish all our winners the very best as they represent Western Australia at the Australian Export Awards later this year and continue creating jobs, driving investment and growing our economy for the benefit of all Western Australians."