Congratulations to the 61st Australian Export Awards winners

Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) would like to extend a huge congratulations to the winners of the 61st National Export and Investment Awards.

Sponsored by AMCL, the National Export and Investment Awards is one of Australia’s longest-running business awards programs. It celebrates the achievements of extraordinary Australian exporters and the far‑reaching impact they have on the nation’s economy. Winners in the 13 national category awards were selected from a competitive line-up of 86 finalist businesses from across Australia.

The Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon Don Farrell, hosted the awards ceremony and congratulated all the finalists and winners.

Senator Farrell said, “The quality of finalists this year was exceptional, and they are to be commended for their significant contributions to Australia’s economy and the jobs they’ve helped to create. Collectively they employ over 22,500 people and generated $12 billion in export earnings.”

Australian Made licensee Care Essentials

Australian Made licensee Care Essentials not only took home the Regional Exporter category award, they also won the major award of the evening and were named the 2023 Australian Exporter of the Year.

Established in 1996, Care Essentials has been manufacturing Australian-made medical devices for more than 20 years. Its flagship product is the Cocoon Warming System, which is used during surgery to prevent and treat hypothermia and maintain normal body temperature. In 2021, they set up a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to manage high growth. It has introduced new products such as medical respirators, surgical masks, sterilisation wraps and pre-warming blankets.

Australian Made licensee REDARC Electronics with Australian Made Chief Executive Ben Lazzaro

Australian Made licensee REDARC Electronics won the Manufacturing and Advanced Materials award for the second year in a row. Presented by Australian Made Chief Executive Ben Lazzaro, the award recognises outstanding international success in manufacturing, engineering and advanced materials development.

REDARC is a family-owned electronics company powering mobility, discovery and exploration. It provides mobile, off-grid energy and safety management solutions to customers across the world. Founded in 1979, REDARC has flourished into a world-class advanced electronics manufacturer.  

Australian Made licensee SDI Limited

Australian Made licensee SDI Limited won the International Health Award for its outstanding international success in health and wellbeing.

SDI Limited’s specialist products help dentists across the globe provide more accessible, faster, and longer-lasting smiles. A world leader in specialist dental materials, SDI Limited manufactures its range of tooth fillings and tooth whitening products in Australia and strives to improve oral health by continuously developing products that subscribe to the notion of minimal intervention dentistry.

A complete list of winners and finalists can be found on the Australian Export Awards website.