The 2008 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards is a highly prestigious annual event. It is the Territory’s leading accolade in recognising excellence in the export of goods and services by ACT businesses.
The ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards identifies and celebrates innovators in our exporting community and highlights their achievements in bringing the ACT to the world.
Exports are enormously important to Canberra’s growth — they drive the creation of wealth, advance innovation through the exchange of ideas, and integrate Canberra into the global trade dynamic that will shape our future.
The success of ACT companies in the global market showcases Canberra as a prime destination for international businesses interested in partnership and investment opportunities. These businesses set the standard for other local companies in their aspirations for international export success.
The awards were announced at the ACT Chief Minister's Export Awards Presentation Lunch on Thursday 9 October 2008.
ACT Award Winners
The 2008 award winners are:
- Exporter of the Year Award: Centre for Customs and Excise Studies
- Agribusiness Award: DIVA Australia International Pty Ltd
- Education Award: Centre for Customs and Excise Studies
- Emerging Exporter Award: Stratsec.Net Pty Ltd
- Information & Communication Technology Award: Intelledox Pty Ltd
- Small to Medium Services Award: Noetic Group
- Small to Medium Manufacturer Award: Australian Scientific Instruments Pty Ltd
- Small Business Award: Recruitment Systems Pty Ltd
Due to the calibre of the applications, the 2008 Awards also included two Highly Commended category awards as follows:
- Education and Training: Professional Management Programs at University Canberra; and
- Small Business: Sentinel Pty Ltd
To view photographs of award winners taken during the presentation lunch, click: Photos
National Australian Export Awards
All ACT finalists automatically qualify to compete in the national Australian Export Awards.
The 2008 Australian Export Awards were announced at a presentation dinner held at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne on Friday 5 December 2008.
One of the ACT finalists—the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES), won the National Education and Training Category. Congratulations CCES!
For more information on the national awards go to: www.australianexportawards.com.au/ 
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