Applications are open for the 2026 First Nations Exporter Award
First Nations businesses are invited to apply now for the 64th Australian Export Awards.
The First Nations Exporter Award is an opportunity for First Nations businesses to receive recognition for their international success.
At a challenging time in global trade, Australia’s First Nations exporters remain remarkably resilient. The awards provide an opportunity for recognition for Australian exporters who are successfully navigating these challenges and are Australia’s longest running export awards program.
Eligible First Nations businesses for the First Nations Exporter Awards can be operating in any industry and must have been exporting for 3 years or more.
Businesses can contact their local State and territory program contacts | Export Awards to discuss their application further, or explore the below resources to help when preparing their application:
- New Program Guidelines
- Frequently asked questions
- Watch the application workshop recording
- Watch the 2026 Application portal demonstration
- Watch the judging tips & tricks workshop recording
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) presents the awards in close partnership with states and territories
For more information visit Australian Export Awards