The achievements of the Territory's top exporters have been recognised at the 30th Chief Ministers' NT Export Awards held at Parliament House today.
The Northern Territory is a significant contributor to Australia's national trade, and this year's awards showcase the excellence of exporters operating in the Territory.
International trade is a significant driver of the Territory's economy and is a catalyst for growing investment, developing new business opportunities and creating local jobs. It is also integral to achieving the NT Government's goal of becoming a $40 billion economy by 2030.
The NT Government's International Engagement Strategy 2022-26 sets an ambitious but achievable target to see services exported rebound to $800 million by 2026 and, for goods exports to be 15% higher than forecast by 2026.
This year's awards include education, manufacturing, agribusiness, sustainability, emerging and regional exporter. Winners of the national program categories are:
Advanced Technologies - Speed3DProfessional Services - KBA GlobalSustainability and Green Economy - Speed3DInternational Education and Training - Alana Kaye Group Pty LtdEmerging Exporter - AusNorth Trading Pty LtdAgribusiness, Food and Beverage - Rum Jungle ExportsManufacturing and Advanced Materials - Speed3DSmall Business - Ikuntiji ArtistsRegional Exporter - Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage
The overall winner for the NT Exporter of the Year was awarded to Speed3D.
The Chamber of Commerce sponsored two separate international awards outside of the national awards program.
The winners are:
Excellence in the supply chain supporting the Export Industry in the Northern Territory - Airway (Pak Fresh Handling)Excellence in events/international trade delegations supporting Northern Territory export activities and businesses - Darwin City Council
Winners of the Northern Territory Export Awards national program categories automatically progress as finalists in the Australian Export Awards to compete against their peers and receive national recognition.
The National Export Awards ceremony is to be held in Canberra on 30 November.
Quotes attributed to Chief Minister Natasha Fyles:
"This year's awards recognise the excellence of our local exporters and celebrate Territory businesses ability to adapt, innovate and thrive."
"These businesses make an important contribution to the Territory economy and by supporting them we are enabling more jobs for Territorians and help grow capabilities of our industry."
"I congratulate the winners and wish them every success at the national awards held in Canberra later this year."
Northern Territory Government
