About the Governor of Victoria Export Awards

The Governor of Victoria Export Awards (GOVEA) are the most prestigious export awards in Victoria. Rewarding the state's most successful and innovative exporters with the stamp of international success,  winning a GOVEA gives your business recognition in local and international markets.

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GOVEA Award Categories

Advanced Technologies

For outstanding international success in the field of information technology, digital technologies, software, hardware or digital services. This includes solutions utilising cloud‑based platforms, artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of Things, augmented reality, autonomous systems, robotics, quantum, virtual reality, data collaboration and management tools, fintech, cyber security and/or blockchain with civilian, defence, space and/ or other industry applications.

Agribusiness, Food and Beverages

For outstanding international success in the field of manufactured foods, beverages or agricultural products. This includes primary production, forestry and fisheries and related services or technology.

Creative Industries

For outstanding international success in any creative industry. This includes music, visual and performing arts, fashion, design, f ilm and television, digital media and content, animation, software and games, festival and event production, writing and publishing and creative services.

eCommerce

For outstanding international success selling goods or services to customers overseas via eCommerce, including cross‑border eCommerce and online sales. This includes sales to business (B2B), consumer (B2C) or government (B2G) via own website, online marketplaces and other eCommerce channels.

Emerging Exporter

For outstanding export achievement by a business which has been exporting for 3 years or less. This includes established and new businesses in any industry.

International Education and Training

For outstanding international success in the field of education and training. This includes higher education, vocational education and training, transnational education, online learning, curriculum development and EdTech.

International Health

For outstanding international success in the fields of health, medical or wellbeing. This includes biotechnology, biosecurity, medical technology, digital health, e‑health, aged care, disability, complementary health, pharmaceuticals and related services.

Resources and Energy

For outstanding international success in the resources and energy sectors.This includes businesses involved in the production, processing or value adding of extractive resources or the provision of energy or resources related equipment, services or technology.

Manufacturing and Advanced Materials

For outstanding international success in manufacturing, engineering or advanced materials development. This includes advanced manufacturing and materials technologies, engineering, design and production.

Professional Services

For outstanding international success in the field of professional services. This includes legal, accounting, administration and support services, business management and consultancy, marketing services, franchising and licensing, engineering, financial and insurance, market research, translation services and tourism and business events.

Regional Exporter

For outstanding international success by a regional business. This includes businesses whose head office or majority of operations are based in a non‑metropolitan location.

Small Business

For outstanding international success by a small business. This includes businesses with total annual turnover not exceeding A$10 million.

Sustainability and Green Economy

For outstanding international success in the Green Economy. This includes the provision of green economy technology or capabilities such as environmental solutions, clean energy, sustainable materials, renewables, waste and water management, green building, smart cities or businesses committed to sustainable business practices.

Victorian‑specific Award Categories

Global Victoria Women

For outstanding success by a Victorian woman or women involved in international business.

Victorian Exporter of the Year

The Victorian Exporter of the Year Award recipient will be selected by the State judge from the winners of the thirteen national categories.

The 2024 Governor of Victoria Export Award Winners

FINALISTS:

• CHEMWATCH
• PMY Group
• SPEE3D

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PMY Group

Website: PMY | Transforming Through Technology (pmygroup.com)

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• Advatek Lighting
• Back to Back Theatre
• Zero Latency

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Advatek Lighting

Website:  PixLite® Professional LED Pixel Controllers & SHOWTime® - Advatek (advateklighting.com)

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Life-Space Group

Website: Life-Space Group - For Your Health And Wellbeing (lifespacegroup.com.au)

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Australia Talentail

Website: Talentail Australia

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SDI Limited

Website: SDI

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Conflux Technology

Website: Additive Manufacturing Heat Exchangers - Conflux Technology

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Reeves Envico

Website: Reeves Envico

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Care Essentials Pty Ltd

Website: Care Essentials - Developers of quality products for medical industries

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For outstanding international success by a small business. This includes businesses with total annual turnover not exceeding A$10 million.

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photoSentinel

Website: Construction Time Lapse Solutions | photoSentinel | Equipment

For outstanding international success in the Green Economy. This includes the provision of green economy technology or capabilities such as environmental solutions, clean energy, sustainable materials, renewables, waste and water management, green building, smart cities or businesses committed to sustainable business practices.

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CHEMWATCH

Website:  Chemical Safety and SDS Management Systems - Chemwatch

For outstanding success by a Victorian woman or women involved in international business.

FINALISTS:

• Bree Carlson - Greenleaf Cosmetics Australia
• Carolina Hinojosa - Duratray International
• Jenny Richards - The Paw Grocer

WINNER

Jenny Richards, The Paw Grocer

Website: The Paw Grocer treats for dogs and cats – thepawgrocer

Explore the 2024 Governor of Victoria Export Awards Winners Booklet

Previous GOVEA Award Winners

• 2023 GOVEA Winners
• 2022 GOVEA Winners
• 2021 GOVEA Winners
• 2020 GOVEA Winners