- Premier of Queensland's Export Awards 2025 finalists selected from a record number of applications.
- Small and family businesses among strong mix of first-time finalists, reflecting the diversity of Queensland exporters.
- Winners to be announced in October, before representing Queensland at the Australian Export Awards in Canberra.
The Crisafulli Government has today announced the finalists for the Premier of Queensland's Export Awards for 2025.
Small and family-owned businesses featured strongly in this year's record 103 applications, demonstrating their vital role in driving Queensland's export success.
Finalists from 46 companies will compete across 15 categories, including manufacturing and advanced materials, e-Commerce, and international health.
Among the list of first-time finalists are Green Skin Avocados, mining safety equipment specialists Nome Services, Six Zero Pickleball and pilot training experts Airways Aviation.
The Crisafulli Government is pleased to support the awards and celebrate Queensland exporters, delivering a better lifestyle through a stronger economy.
Winners, including the prestigious Queensland Exporter of the Year, will be announced at the Export Awards Dinner in Brisbane on 10 October.
The winners in each national category will represent Queensland at the Australian Export Awards in Canberra in November.
Now in their 35th year, the Export Awards are proudly delivered by Trade and Investment Queensland, the State's global trade and investment agency.
The awards recognise Queensland businesses for their innovation, resilience and determination as they strive to grow and expand their global footprint.
Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training, Ros Bates, congratulated the finalists, saying there was a significant number of first-time and regional exporters.
"I'm delighted to see so many small and family businesses in this year's list of finalists," Minister Bates said.
"They are the beating heart of Queensland's export sector, turning local innovation into global success, creating jobs and strengthening communities across the state.
"The previous Labor Government was no friend to Queensland's small businesses, presiding over growing mountains of red tape and a skilled worker shortage.
"The record number of applicants for the awards this year shows that when small businesses are backed by the Government, they thrive."
"Seeing so many new businesses entering the awards, and the record number of applications shows our future in global trade is in very good hands," said Minister Bates.
TIQ Chief Executive Officer Justin McGowan said the awards showcased the innovation, resilience, and ambition of Queensland exporters.
"Queensland businesses are outpacing the competition, scaling globally from every corner of the state," Mr McGowan said.
"From first-time exporters to seasoned global players, these finalists show the world what Queensland is capable of, smart, sustainable, and competitive. They're not just exporting products; they're exporting Queensland's reputation for excellence."
The full list of finalists, chosen from nominee companies, is below:
Category: Agribusiness, Food and Beverages
- CJ NutraCon Pty Ltd (Darling Downs)
- ELBOW VALLEY BEEF (Southern Downs)
- Green Skin Avocados (Brisbane)
- KING RIVER (Brisbane)
- Marquis Macadamias (Bundaberg)
Category: Creative Industries
- Circa (Brisbane)
- Gameloft (Brisbane)
- Pico Play (Gold Coast)
- Category: e-Commerce
- Burleigh Wagon (Gold Coast)
- Lock Jaw Ladder Grip (Brisbane)
- PleaseSign Pty Ltd (Brisbane) Roccoco Botanicals (Gold Coast) The Equine Practice Company (Brisbane)
Category: Emerging Exporter
- Anti Ordinary (Brisbane)
- Nome Services Pty Ltd (Gold Coast)
- Partum Panties Pty Ltd (Gold Coast)
- ProcurePro (Brisbane)
- Six Zero Pickleball Pty Ltd (Sunshine Coast)
Category: First Nations
- Elephant in the Room Consulting (Brisbane)
- Hogarth Arts (Lockyer Valley)
- Mainie Australia (Cairns)
Category: International Education and Training
- Airways Aviation (Gold Coast)
- Australian Language Schools (Brisbane)
- Langports English Language College (Brisbane)
- The Equine Practice Company (Brisbane)
- Union Institute of Language (Brisbane)
Category: International Health
- Audeara Limited (Brisbane)
- HeliMods (Sunshine Coast)
- iOrthotics (Brisbane)
- Medical Rescue (Gold Coast)
- Seipel Group (Brisbane)
Category: Manufacturing and Advanced Materials
- CUTEK® Wood Solutions (Logan)
- HeliMods (Sunshine Coast)
- Mineral Technologies (Gold Coast)
- PWR Advanced Cooling Technology (Gold Coast)
- Valenhold (Brisbane)
Category: Professional Services
- Hydrobiology (Brisbane)
- Medical Rescue (Gold Coast)
- Pico Play (Gold Coast)
- Voconiq (Brisbane)
Category: Regional Exporter
- Advanced Aquarium Technologies (Sunshine Coast)
- Hall Contracting (Sunshine Coast)
- Helimods (Sunshine Coast)
- KING RIVER (Brisbane)
- PAWA Architecture (Cairns)
Category: Resources and Energy
- EQ Resources (Mareeba)
- Mineral Technologies (Gold Coast)
- Valenhold (Brisbane
- Voconiq (Brisbane)
Category: Small Business
- Audeara Limited (Brisbane)
- Davco (Gold Coast)
- Lock Jaw Ladder Grip (Brisbane)
- Seipel Group (Brisbane) The Equine Practice Company (Brisbane)
Category: Sustainability and Green Economy
- Built Environment Collective (Brisbane)
- CUTEK® Wood Solutions (Logan)
- EQ Resources (Mareeba)
- Hall Contracting (Sunshine Coast)
Category: Technologies
- EventsAir (Brisbane)
- Helimods (Sunshine Coast)
- Megaport (Brisbane)
- TechnologyOne (Brisbane)
- Voconiq (Brisbane)
Category: Women in International Business
- Farzanah Ally, Chief Executive Officer, babyhood
- Susan Anehagen, Business Development Manager, Pico Play
- Naomi Boughen, Co-Founder and Service Delivery Director, Voconiq
- Renee Elliott, Head of Product, EventsAir
- Jasmine Florey, Chief Executive Officer, CUTEK® Wood Solutions
- Dr Olivia James, Chief Executive Officer, The Equine Practice Company
- Michaela Langmead, Director, Advanced Aquarium Technologies
- Regan Merka, Founder, Burleigh Wagon
- Anne-Marie Ransby, Chief Financial Officer, Medical Rescue
- Tanya Young, Co-Founder and General Manager, Six Zero Pickleball Pty Ltd
