Queensland export awards finalists announced

Finalists for the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards 2023 have been announced at an event at Frosty Boy’s factory on the Gold Coast.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and trade minister Cameron Dick were at the announcement at the company’s Yatala site on Wednesday.

This year 43 companies will contest 15 categories, with the Queensland Exporter of the Year selected from winners in each category. (A full list of finalists is reproduced below.)

Food and beverage powder manufacturer Frosty Boy is an export success story, shipping to over 65 countries, and is a finalist in two categories this year.

“Being named as a finalist in the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards is a great honour,” said the company’s Managing Director, Dirk Pretorius.

“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.”

According to Trade and Investment Queensland, the state saw a record number of applications, with more than any other state or territory. Winners in the 33rd year of the competition will be announced at gala event on October 18 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

“With its focus on innovation, Frosty Boy is a great example of what the Export Awards are all about,” added Dick.

“It’s important that the dedication and ingenuity of Queensland’s export businesses is recognised through these awards.”

Picture: credit www.tiq.qld.gov.au

2023 categories and finalists

Advanced Technologies

• Chronosoft
• Elexon Mining
• Healthcare Logic
• Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment
• UBX Boxing + Strength

Agribusiness, Food and Beverages

• AgTrade
• Frosty Boy Global
• Mort & Co
• Queensland Sugar Limited (QSL)
• The Avolution

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

Manufacturing and Advanced Materials

• Frosty Boy Global
• Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment
• National Plastics & Rubber Pty Ltd
• Plungie
• Simtech

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

Small Business

• Genics
• Plasvacc Pty Ltd
• Qlicksmart
• RYAN AEROSPACE
• UBX Boxing + Strength
• 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