The Australian Export Awards, Australia’s longest-running business awards program that celebrates the achievements of exporters and their contribution to Australia’s economy, has announced the finalists for the 2024 edition of the awards.
Of the 88 finalists that have been named, eight of them are small businesses, which are:
- Clean & Pure (WA) – a natural beauty and skincare company that follows sustainable practices in manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Folktale (ACT) – a subscription-based, software-as-a-service platform that enables the collection of rich, qualitative data through community-led video storytelling.
- Marine Air Flow International (QLD) – delivers marine ventilation equipment to vessels of all sizes and applications.
- Philip Agri (NT) – an agricultural consultancy based in Darwin. It harnesses more than 30 years of expertise to support clients in the global agriculture market.
- photoSentinel (VIC) – supplies long-term timelapse and remote monitoring cameras for the photography and construction industries.
- Planet Lighting (NSW) – delivers sustainable lighting solutions to architecture, healthcare, and aquaculture projects globally with a 110-year design and manufacturing legacy.
- Tasman Sea Salt (TAS) – offers a range of uniquely Tasmanian salts that are patronised by chefs and home cooks across the globe.
- Wilco Technologies (SA) – develops specialised technology for installing the support frameworks for drilling and blasting in mines, making underground mining safer.
Collectively, the finalist small-business exporters have generated over half of the $7.8 billion in export earnings generated by the finalists in FY2023/24.
The winners of the 2024 Australian Export Awards will be announced on 20 November.
