Previous GOVEA Award winners
We understand the key role that GOVEA plays to help businesses take their products, innovation and expertise to the world. Find your inspiration to become a GOVEA winner by exploring previous recipients of Victoria's most prestigious export awards.
Watch our case studies featuring previous Govea recipients to hear first-hand how participating in the Awards supported their global export journey.
GOVEA 2018
The 2018 Governor of Victoria Export Awards were announced on Friday 14 September 2018 at an Awards ceremony at Government House.
Victoria only awards
Exporter of the Year: Leica BiosystemsExport Award for Innovation Excellence: Sealite
Victorian Women in International Business Award: Dr Ewa Douroux, Business Services Manager from Leica Biosystems
Category winners
Agribusiness Award: Hussey and Company
Business Services Award: OMC International
Creative Industries Award: FanHubMedia
eCommerce Award: DPP Pharmaceuticals
Digital Technologies Award: Catapult
Education and Training Award: IDP Education
Environmental Solutions Award: Geofabrics Australasia
Health and Biotechnology Award: Leica Biosystems
Manufacturing Award: Bosch Australia
Minerals, Energy, and Related Services Award: Business For Millennium Development
Regional Exporter Award: Envirostream Australia
Small Business Award: Cornerstone Solutions
GOVEA 2017
The 2017 Governor of Victoria Export Awards were announced on Monday 16 October 2017 at an Awards ceremony at Government House.
Victoria only awards
Exporter of the Year: PepperstoneExport Award for Innovation Excellence: Harris C4i
Victorian Women in International Business Award: Lyn Stribley, Director of Mining One
Category winners
Agribusiness Award: Yumbah Aquaculture Ltd
Business Services Award: Flight Safety Foundation
Creative Industries Award: Envato
eCommerce Award: DPP Pharmaceuticals
Digital Technologies Award: Pepperstone
Education and Training Award: Deakin University
Environmental Solutions Award: Geofabrics Australasia
Health and Biotechnology Award: Leica Biosystems
Manufacturing Award: Ego Pharmaceuticals
Minerals, Energy, and Related Services Award: MMG Limited
Regional Exporter Award: Safescape
Small Business Award: Anatomics
GOVEA 2016
The 2016 Governor of Victoria Export Awards were announced on Thursday 6 October 2016 at an Awards ceremony at Government House.
Victoria only awards
Exporter of the Year: Ego PharmaceuticalsExport Award for Innovation Excellence: Worldpoly
Victorian Women in International Business Award: Cyan Ta'eed Director of Envato
Category winners
Agribusiness Award: Schreurs & Sons
Business Services Award: Shopping Links
Creative Industries Award: League of Geeks
eCommerce Award: DPP Pharmaceuticals
Digital Technologies Award: Envato
Education and Training Award: Deakin University
Environmental Solutions Award: Geofabrics Australasia
Health and Biotechnology Award: IDT Australia
Manufacturing Award: A.W. Bell
Minerals, Energy, and Related Services Award: Gekko Systems
Regional Exporter Award: Australian Premium Dried Fruits
Small Business Award: Cornerstone Solutions
GOVEA 2015
Victoria only awards
Exporter of the Year: 99designs
Export Award for Innovation Excellence: RayGen
Victorian Women in International Business Award: Monique Filer and Dannielle Michaels from b.box
Category winners
Agribusiness Award: Wandin Valley Farms
Business Services Award: 99 designs
Creative Industries Award: Hipster Whale
Education and Training Award: Deakin University
Environmental Solutions Award: Rubicon Water
Health and Biotechnology Award: Ego Pharmaceuticals
Information and Communication Technology Award: Senetas
Manufacturing Award: ANCA
Minerals, Energy, and Related Services Award: Mining One
Online Sales Award: Pepperstone
Regional Exporter Award: Andrew Peace Wines<
Small Business Award: b.box
GOVEA 2014
Victoria only awards
Exporter of the Year: Pepperstone
Export Award for Innovation Excellence: Creature Technology Company
Category winners
Agribusiness Award: Hy Gain Feeds
Business Services Award: Marshall Day Acoustics
Creative Industries Award: Creature Technology Company
Education and Training Award: Deakin University
Environmental Solutions Award: Chemwatch
Health and Biotechnology Award: SDI Limited
Information and Communication Technology Award: StarNet Systems
Manufacturing Award: GP Graders
Minerals, Energy, and Related Services Award: SMEC
Online Sales Award: Pepperstone
Regional Exporter Award: Seven Fields
Small Business Award: Versatile Technologies
GOVEA 2012
Victoria only awards
Exporter of the Year: GP Graders
Export Award for Innovation Excellence: Optalert
Category winners
Agribusiness Award: Murray River Organics
Business Services Award: RightShip
Creative Industries Award: Circus Oz
Education and Training Award: Monash University
Environmental Solutions Award: Ecotech
Health and Biotechnology Award: Fairmont Medical Products
Information and Communication Technology Award: StarNet Systems
Manufacturing Award: GP Graders
Minerals, Energy, and Related Services Award: Worldpoly
Regional Exporter Award: Wandin Valley Farms
Small Business Award: Profloor Portable Flooring
GOVEA 2012
Victoria only awards
Exporter of the Year: Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory
Export Award for Innovation Excellence: GP Graders
Category winners
Agribusiness Award: Hy Gain Feeds
Large Services Award: Aconex
Education and Training Award: CPA Australia
Information and Communication Technology Award: cpt global
Large Advanced Manufacturing Award: ANCA
Minerals, Energy, and Related Services Award: Safescape
Regional Exporter Award: Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory
Small Business Award: Mobius Institute
Emerging Exporter Award: Placard
Small to Medium Manufacturer Award: GP Graders
Small to Medium Services Award: Phillip Island Nature Parks
GOVEA 2011
Victoria only awards
Exporter of the Year: Longwarry Food Park
Export Award for Innovation Excellence: Ecotech Pty Ltd
Category winners
Arts & Entertainment Award: Polyglot Theatre
Education and Training Award: IDP Education
Emerging Exporter Award:we-do-IT Pty Ltd
Information and Communication Technology Award: CPT Global Limited
Large Advanced Manufacturer Award: ANCA
Large Services Award:Invetech
Mineral and Energy Award: Ceramic Fuel Cells
Regional Exporter Award: SPE (Management) Pty Ltd
Small Business Award:MTECH Systems
Small to Medium Manufacturer Award: Ronstan International Pty. Ltd.
Small to Medium Services Award: Grande Exhibitions
GOVEA 2010
Victoria only awards
Exporter of the Year: Monash University
Export Award for Innovation Excellence: Acrux
Category winners
Agribusiness Award: Fontera Australia
Arts and Entertainment Award: Johnathan M. Shiff Productions
Large Services Award: Acrux
Education and Training Award: Monash University
Information and Communication Technology Award: Thales Australia (Air Operations Division)
Large Advanced Manufacturing Award: Mett Pty Ltd
Minerals, Energy, and Related Services Award: Duratray International
Regional Exporter Award: Kempe
Small Business Award: Firelight Technologies
Emerging Exporter Award: Sukin Organics
Small to Medium Manufacturer Award: Future Fibre Technologies
Small to Medium Services Award: Grande Exhibitions
GOVEA 2009
Victoria only awards
Victorian Exporter of the Year Winner: Varian Australia Pty Ltd, and Hy Gain Feeds Pty Ltd
Category winners
Arts, Entertainment and Design Award: Firemint
Education Award Award: Deakin University
Emerging Exporter Award: Great Southern Waters Pty Ltd
Information and Communications Technology Award: Tantalus Media
Large Advanced Manufacturer Award: Varian Australia Pty Ltd
Large Services Award: RightShip Pty Ltd
Regional Exporter Award: Clyne Foods Pty Ltd
Small to Medium Manufacturer Award: Future Fibre Technologies Pty Ltd
Small to Medium Services Award: Airbiz Aviation Strategies Pty Ltd
Small Business Award: Akcelik and Associates Pty Ltd
Victorian Export Award for Innovation Excellence Award: Varian Australia Pty Ltd
