West Australian businesses Navitas, Epichem and Matrix Composites and Engineering are among 12 winners at the Australian Export Awards.
West Australian businesses Navitas, Epichem and Matrix Composites and Engineering are among 12 winners at the Australian Export Awards.
Murdoch-based Epichem has won the Small Business Award.
The contract drug discovery company was founded by two WA scientists seven years ago.
It now exports to 18 countries.
Epicham uses its expertise in synthetic and medicinal chemistry to deliver tailor-made products and services for customers and generate valuable intellectual property.
"I want to congratulate Epichem on this win and commend it for its innovations, both in the laboratory and in the global marketplace," said Small Business Minister Nick Sherry.
"The company has been recognised for its clear international marketing strategy and the strength of its relationships with research institutes and international drug companies."
It's the first time Epichem has entered the awards program.
Managing director, Wayne Best received the award from Trade Minister Craig Emerson.
"This is such a high level of recognition of our work from our small but highly effective team," said Dr Best.
"We were still very excited about our other recent win of the WA Exporter of the Year. Our work mainly involves discovering new medicines and ensuring their quality worldwide," he said.
Epichem was one of 12 Award winners at the ceremony held at Sydney Town Hall.
Meanwhile, Global education provider Navitas won the 2010 National Education and Training Export Award for outstanding innovation and export achievement in the field of education and training services.
Navitas progressed to the national awards after winning the WA Education and Training Export award in October.
As Australia's third largest export international education plays a vital role in Australia's economy generating over $18 billion in 2009 alone said Rod Jones, CEO of Navitas.
"With 30 colleges across Australia and in the UK, US, Canada, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Kenya we are a proudly Australian company and we believe our commitment to quality outcomes for our students and partners reflects well on our reputation and Australia's," said Mr Jones.
Malaga-based Matrix Composites and Engineering won the large manufacturing award.
The Australian Export Awards are co-presented by the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
See list of winners below:
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Agribusiness Award
Swift Australia (QLD)
Australia Post - Arts and Entertainment Award
Laservision (NSW)
CPA Australia - Education and Training Award
Navitas (WA)
TradeStart - Emerging Exporter Award
Ansarada (NSW)
Ernst and Young - Information and Communication Technology Award
Atlassian (NSW)
Australian Made Campaign Limited - Large Advanced Manufacturer Award
Matrix Composites & Engineering Limited (WA)
Austrade - Large Services Award
Sedgman Limited (QLD)
Minerals Council of Australia - Minerals and Energy Award
Xstrata Mount Isa Mines (QLD)
Qantas Freight - Regional Exporter Award
Kelly Engineering (SA)
Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research - Small Business Award
Epichem (WA)
Commonwealth Bank - Small to Medium Manufacturer Award
Future Fibre Technologies (VIC)
Export Finance and Insurance Corporation - Small to Medium Services Award
Pivot Maritime International (TAS)
