Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and treasurer and minister for trade and investment Cameron Dick have announced the finalists for the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards 2023.
Now in their 33rd year, the Export Awards recognise Queensland businesses for their innovation, resilience, and determination, especially as they strive to grow and expand their global footprints.
The finalists were announced at a Queensland business Frosty Boy, based in Yatala.
Frosty Boy has been synonymous with quality, innovation, and uncompromising taste since 1976 and exemplifies outstanding international success.
Frosty Boy ships products to 65 countries and regions including high-growth markets like the Philippines, Malaysia, Middle East, India, Korea, USA and Vietnam.
“These annual awards recognise and celebrate Queensland’s exporters expanding and innovating internationally,” Palaszczuk said.
“Queensland exports high-quality products and services to every corner of the globe, known for their ingenuity, creativity and passion.”
Minister for Trade and Investment Queensland, Cameron Dick said, “It’s important that the dedication and ingenuity of Queensland’s export businesses is recognised through these awards.
“We want to help Queensland businesses navigate complex overseas markets and make it easier for them to go global to reach more customers.
“With its focus on innovation, Frosty Boy is a great example of what the Export Awards are all about.”
CEO for Trade and Investment Queensland, Justin McGowan, said, “The quality of goods and services produced by these businesses is confirmation that our state strives for excellence across a diverse range of industries that not only compete but lead internationally.
“Trade and Investment Queensland supports Queensland businesses to realise their export potential through our global network.”
Frosty Boy managing director Dirk Pretorius said, “Being named as a finalist in the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards is a great honour.
“Frosty Boy’s global expansion has been remarkable, our commitment to research and development has allowed us to identify trends before they become trends and quickly pivot our business accordingly.”
Full list of Export Awards 2023 finalists
Agribusiness, Food and Beverages
- AgTrade
- Frosty Boy Global
- Mort & Co
- Queensland Sugar Limited (QSL)
- The Avolution
Small Business
- Genics
- Plasvacc Pty Ltd
- Qlicksmart
- RYAN AEROSPACE
- UBX Boxing + Strength
- Vayeron
Manufacturing and Advanced Materials
- Frosty Boy Global
- Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment
- National Plastics & Rubber Pty Ltd
- Plungie
- Simtech
Advanced Technologies
- Chronosoft
- Elexon Mining
- Healthcare Logic
- Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment
- UBX Boxing + Strength
Creative Industries
- Bureau^Proberts
- Circa Contemporary Circus
- EventsAir
- Simtech
e-Commerce
- Homebodii
- Mainie Australia Pty Ltd
Emerging Exporter
- Australia Institute of Business and Technology (AIBT)
- Chronosoft
- PeopleBench
- STEM Punks
- The Queensland Institute
First Nations
- Hogarth Arts
- Lazy Girl Lingerie
- Mainie Australia Pty Ltd
International Education and Training
- ALS College
- Cairns College of English & Business
- TAFE Queensland
- The Queensland Institute
International Health
- Healthcare Logic
- Medical Rescue
- Morlife
- Qlicksmart
Professional Services
- MEC Mining
- Medical Rescue
- Queensland Sugar Limited (QSL)
- UBX Boxing + Strength
Regional Exporter
- Advanced Aquarium Technologies
- Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment
- Mort & Co
- Plasvacc Pty Ltd
- Vayeron
Resources and Energy
- Applied Mining Tech
- Complex Electrical (CE) Group
- National Plastics & Rubber Pty Ltd
- Phibion
- Vayeron
Sustainability and Green Economy
- EarthCheck
- Hydrobiology
- Paradigm Foods
- Phibion
- Solar Bollard Lighting
Women in International Business
- Dr Chamindika Konara, general manager, Qlicksmart
- Fiona Holmstrom, Co-Founder, STEM Punk
- Melinda Watt, vice president – relationship management and chief scientist, EarthCheck
- Dr Melony Sellars, chief executive officer, Genics
Winners will be announced at the Awards Gala to be held on Wednesday 18 October 2023 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.