2009 Export Awards Launch

Submitted 10/06/2009

Migration for Business Growth

 

The annual Business SA Export Awards is South Australia's premier awards program devoted exclusively to recognising exporting excellence in this State.

All South Australian export businesses can apply across 12 categories, ranging from agribusiness and minerals and energy, through to education, manufacturing, information and communication technology and more.

Winners of the State awards automatically qualify as finalist in the 2009 Australian Export Awards hosted by Austrade and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Previous South Australian winners who have won national awards include Adventure Tours Australia - 2008 Sports, Events and Toursim Award, Flight Training Adelaide - 2007 Education Award, Imgaination Entertainment - 2007 Arts, Entertainment and Design Award, and Rising Sun Pictures - 2006 Arts, Entertainment and Design Award.

Business SA Chief Executive Officer, Peter Vaughan, said the awards acknowledge the contribution to the State and national economy made by exporters and provide public recognition of outstanding business performance.

"The 2009 Business SA Export Awards celebrate exporting excellence in South Australia by paying tribute to some of the most impressive and dynamic business in this State,"  Mr Vaughan said.

"Applicants have the chance to increase their company's profile and showcase their organisation's exporting success."

To apply for the 2009 Business SA Export Awards fill out an application form online at www.exportawards.com.au/sa. For further information contact Business SA's International Business unit on 08-8300 0083.

Applications must be lodged by close of business Wednesday 12 August 2009.