Some of Queensland’s brightest business people gathered tonight to celebrate the 20th annual Premier of Queensland Export Awards in Brisbane.
Premier Anna Bligh said the stories of exporting success highlighted the strong contribution that exporters continue to make to the State’s communities and economy.
“Preliminary trade figures show that the value of Queensland’s merchandise exports increased by 59.5 per cent to a record $56.3 billion dollars in 2008-09 - that’s up $21 billion,” she said.
“Those are impressive figures, especially in these tough economic times.
“The success of these businesses means jobs for Queenslanders and continuing to grow exporting activity is vital to growing Queensland’s economy into the future.
“Our population reached just over 4.4 million people this week and overseas markets are essential so our industries can expand and create new jobs.”
The Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards, presented each year during Queensland Export Week, recognise the achievements and capabilities of the State’s export businesses and industries.
“The Awards congratulate our excellent exporters for their efforts overseas and establishing Queensland as a reliable supplier of quality export products and services globally,” said the Premier.
“I sincerely congratulate all of the winners and finalists in the 2009 Awards, and particularly the 2009 Queensland Exporter of the Year Award winner, NOJA Power Switchgear.
“I also wish winners of the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards that will progress to the Australian Export Awards all the best in Canberra on 20 November,” Ms Bligh said.
The Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards 2009 category winners (and finalists) are listed below :
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Category |
Winners and finalists |
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Agribusiness |
Winner: Capilano Honey Limited
Finalist: Suncoast Gold Macadamias
Finalist: Swift Australia Pty Limited |
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Arts and Entertainment |
Winner: Urban Art Projects
Finalist: Cutting Edge Post Pty Ltd
Finalist: Battlefield Sports |
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Information and Communications Technology |
Winner: Oniqua Pty Ltd
Finalist: Runge
Finalist: Grabba International Pty Ltd |
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Education and Training |
Winner: Griffith University
Finalist: Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education UQ
Finalist: Hospitality Training Association Inc |
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Minerals and Energy |
Winner: Wesfarmers Curragh Pty Ltd
Finalist: BHP Billiton Cannington
Finalist: Sun Metals Corporation Pty Ltd |
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Large Services
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Winner: Ansaldo STS Australia Pty Ltd
Finalist: GroundProbe Pty Ltd
Finalist: JKTech Pty Ltd |
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Small to Medium Services
|
Winner: Populous
Finalist: Hydrobiology QLD Pty Ltd
Finalist: Oniqua Pty Ltd |
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Small Business
|
Winner: Absolute Data Group Pty Ltd
Finalist: Sea English Academy
Finalist: Opengear |
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Large Advanced Manufacturer
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Winner: NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd
Finalist: Industrea Limited
Finalist: Heat and Control Pty Ltd |
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Small to Medium Manufacturer
|
Winner: Triasx Pty Ltd
Finalist: Envirosax Pty Ltd
Finalist: Beech Ovens |
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Emerging Exporter
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Winner: Synforce (Aust) Pty Ltd
Finalist: Manbulloo Ltd
Finalist: J Stone Mining Pty Ltd |
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Regional Exporter
|
Winner: Superior Jetties
Finalist: Becker Helicopters Pty Ltd
Finalist: Peanut Company of Australia |
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Queensland Exporter of the Year |
Winner: NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd
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Dermot McManus Award |
Winner: Oniqua Pty Ltd
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Richard Joel Young Export Entrepreneur |
Winner: Sommer Atkinson, Coral Cay Health
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Tom Burns Award
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Winner: Heat and Control Pty Ltd
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Premier’s Special Award |
Winner: Vernon Ah Kee |
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Special Export Achievement |
Vigil Systems Pty Ltd
Corbett Robotics Pty Ltd
The Fraser Island Company |
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