WA Export Awards: Award Categories

This page provides information on the award categories for the WA Export Awards.
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About

The Western Australian (WA) Government’s WA Export Awards program celebrates local exporters that help drive economic momentum, create jobs and showcase the State’s strengths on the world stage.

Since 1988, the Awards have highlighted the contributions of WA exporters to the State’s economy, recognising their innovation and international success.  

Categories

In 2026, WA exporters can apply for 13 different categories, with winners progressing to compete in the Australian Export Awards.

Potential applicants are highly encouraged to visit the Australian Export Awards website for more information and read through the 2026 program guidelines available on the Australian Export Awards application information webpage.

Applications for Western Australian Export Awards 2026 program are now closed.

Agribusiness, Food and Beverages

For outstanding international success in the field of manufactured foods, beverages or agricultural products. This includes primary production, forestry and fisheries and related services or technology.

Creative, Lifestyle and Design

For outstanding international success in creative industries and consumer-facing, design-led products and services. These include, but are not limited to, beauty, fashion, homewares, lifestyle products, creative agencies, film, TV, digital content and games where brand/creative is primary.

Digital and Smart Technologies

For outstanding international success in information technology, digital technologies, software, hardware or digital services, including solutions using cloud, AI/ML, IoT, AR/VR, robotics, quantum, fintech, cybersecurity and related tools.

Emerging Exporter

For outstanding export achievement by a business which has been exporting for three years or less. This includes established and new businesses in any industry.

First Nations Exporter

For outstanding international success by a First Nations business. This includes First Nations businesses operating in any industry, who have been exporting for 3 years or more.

International Education and Training

For outstanding international success in the field of education and training. This includes higher education, vocational education and training, transnational education, online learning, curriculum development and EdTech.

International Health

For outstanding international success in the fields of health, medical or wellbeing. This includes biotechnology, biosecurity, medical technology, digital health, e-health, aged care, disability, complementary health, pharmaceuticals and related services.

Manufacturing and Advanced Materials

For outstanding international success in manufacturing, engineering or advanced materials development. This includes advanced manufacturing and materials technologies, engineering, design and production.

Professional Services

For outstanding international success in the field of professional services. This includes legal, accounting, administration and support services, business management and consultancy, marketing services, engineering, financial insurance, translation services, and tourism and business events.

Regional Exporter

For outstanding international success by a regional business. This includes businesses whose head office or majority of operations are based in a non-metropolitan location.

Resources and Energy

For outstanding international success in the resources and energy sectors. This includes businesses involved in the production, processing or value adding of extractive resources or the provision of energy or resources related equipment, services or technology.

Small Business

For outstanding international success by a small business. This includes businesses with total annual turnover not exceeding A$10 million.

Sustainability and Green Economy

For outstanding international success in the Green Economy. This includes green economy technology or capabilities such as environmental solutions, clean energy, sustainable materials, renewables, waste and water management, smart cities or businesses committed to sustainable business practices.

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