The Western Australian Industry and Export Awards were held on the 28 October 2016 at The Crown, Burswood.

Export Solutions were one of the sponsors of the awards, and were there for the presentations to winners in 17 categories. Winners included Scitech, Waru Projects Pty Ltd (Kirrikin), In-Balance, Blue Ocean Monitoring, acQuire Technology Solutions Pty Ltd  and more.

[caption id="attachment_4352" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Dwayne Rowland, Director at IN-Balance (right), accepts the Environmental Solutions Award from Philip Litton, Director of Export Solutions.[/caption]

Minister for Small Business Sean L’Estrange MLA, represented the State at the awards, presenting the Health & Biotechnology Export Award to Proteomics International and welcomed Mr David Prance, Business Director Trimble Mining, into the Hall of Fame.

[caption id="attachment_4596" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Dr Richard Lipscombe Managing Director Proteomics International (right), accepts the award from Minister Sean L’Estrange MLA,[/caption]

Commerce Minister Michael Mischin acknowledged that the WA Industry and Export Awards 2016 highlighted the outstanding success of WA businesses and ensured they received recognition for their achievements.

"This year's award winners have made a tremendous contribution towards the State's growth and economic diversity and it's important to acknowledge their participation in global markets," he said.

The Western Australian award winners became automatic finalists in the national export awards.

To see the full list of winners visit The Department of Commerce website.

About the awards

The WA Industry & Export Awards is an annual program which aims to recognise excellence in the export of goods and services by WA business. Regardless of size or location there are multiple opportunities for companies to be recognised for their success. The awards honour and celebrate the nation’s top exporters, raising their profile and bringing valuable business and networking opportunities.

For more information, visit www.exportaward.com.au