Nominations open for 2023 NT Export Awards

8 May 2023

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Chief Minister’s NT Export Awards, celebrating the Territory’s most innovative exporters and recognising their success on the international stage.

Now in its 30^th year, the awards celebrate the achievements of extraordinary Territory exporters and the far-reaching impact they have on both the Territory and the nation’s economy. 

Last financial year, 6065 jobs in the Territory were created by the export industry.

The Territory is a significant contributor to Australia’s national trade, with a total value of goods and services exported reaching $15.1 billion in 2021-22, contributing to Australia total exports of $558.8 billion.

The awards help to showcase the Territory’s export success stories and their hard work, resilience and innovation.

Last year international education and training provider Alana Kaye College was named NT Exporter of the Year for their outstanding contribution to the Territory’s international education sector.

The international education sector is worth $400 million to the Northern Territory economy annually and international students strengthen cultural, social and economic ties and bring diversity to the community and skills to our workforce.

This year there are 13 national categories and 3 Territory categories including the NT Exporter of the Year Award.

With two exciting new categories - Excellence in the Supply Chain Supporting the Export Industry in the Northern Territory and, Excellence in International Trade related events/international trade delegations.

These new categories will provide further opportunities for businesses and industry across the export supply chain to be involved with the export awards program.

Northern Territory winners of national categories will go on to compete at the Australian Export Awards and receive national recognition for their international success.

Winners will be announced at a gala dinner on Friday, 6 October.

For more information and to nominate visit www.exportawards.gov.au

Quotes attributable to Chief Minister Natasha Fyles:

“Whether it’s new technology or traditional agribusiness, our exporters showcase the best of Territory ingenuity and ambition to the rest of the world.

The NT Chief Minister Export awards celebrate the industry, recognise the market leaders and encourage the emerging sectors of our economy.

I strongly encourage all Northern Territory exporters to nominate for this year’s awards.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Northern Australia and Trade, Nicole Manison:

“International trade is a foundation of our economic growth and is critical as we advance towards a $40 billion economy by 2030.

The NT Export Awards recognise the vital contribution and achievements of the Northern Territory’s top exporters.

International trade helps to drive investment and is key to our industries including agribusiness, resources and energy, tourism, education, services, creative industries, technology, maritime and Defence.”

Quotes attributable to Chamber of Commerce NT CEO Greg Ireland:

“Territory businesses continue to show they are nationally and internationally competitive – the 30^th year of the Export Awards program is an opportunity to demonstrate just that.

Whether you’re a small business starting in e-commerce, a service provider to international students, an emerging export in your sector, or a large well established exporter of goods or commodities, we want to showcase your capability.

Whether you are a regional, remote or a Darwin based business, join us on the awards journey, let’s celebrate Territory business together!”

Quotes attributable to Alana Kaye Group’s Alana Anderson:

“Alana Kaye College was honoured to be announced as the 2022 Chief Minister’s Northern Territory Export of the Year Award and win the International Training Award.

We have demonstrated even during times of adversity that our team was able to forward think, adjust and continue strong growth in attracting international students to the Northern Territory.

I encourage Territory exporters to enter this year’s awards, share their stories of success and through this inspire other businesses to begin or advance their own export journey.”

Northern Territory Government