Celebrating excellence at the 2026 NT Export and Business Awards
The Northern Territory’s leading businesses and exporters have been recognised for their outstanding achievements at the 2026 NT Export and Business Awards.
The annual awards celebrate the innovation, resilience and success of Territory businesses, entrepreneurs and exporters who are creating jobs, growing industries and contributing to a stronger, more diverse Territory economy.
A record-breaking 439 nominations were received this year, demonstrating the strength of the Territory’s business community and its continued commitment to innovation, growth and excellence.
Recognising the Territory’s leading exporters
This year’s Export Award winners represent a diverse range of industries, including agribusiness, creative industries, international education and training, and professional services.
The strong calibre of submissions reflects the Territory’s growing export capability, market diversification and competitiveness in international markets.
Congratulations to the 2026 Northern Territory Export Award winners:
- The Chief Minister’s Northern Territory Exporter of the Year: Rum Jungle Meat Exports
- Agribusiness, Food & Beverages: Rum Jungle Meat Exports
- Creative, Lifestyle & Design: Yuba Napa Art Gallery and Studio
- International Education & Training: Charles Darwin University
- Professional Services: Darwin Convention Centre
- Regional Exporter: Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC)
- Small Business: International College of Advanced Education
The Export Award category winners will progress as finalists in the 64th Australian Export Awards in Canberra on 18 November 2026, showcasing the Territory’s export capabilities on the national stage.
Celebrating Territory business excellence
The Business Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of local businesses and their commitment to delivering high-quality products and services to the Territory community.
By celebrating their success, the awards reinforce business confidence, foster local pride and inspire continued innovation and reinvestment in the Territory economy.
Congratulations to the 2026 Northern Territory Business Award winners:
- Outstanding Customer Service for an Individual: Julie-Anne Kruhse, Yipirinya School
- Outstanding Customer Service for Business: Practical Risk Solutions NT
- Small Business: Community Bank - Alice Springs
- Medium & Large Business: Territory Water Solutions
- Not for Profit: Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation
- Outstanding New Start-Up: Tristan's Animal Services
- Community Event: GTNT Group Awards
- Business Summit or Conference: NT Cattlemen's Association
- Venue of the Year: Darwin Convention Centre
- Defence Industry, Supply Chain and Sustainment: Renko Group
- Mining and Energy, Supply Chain and Sustainment: Hosepower
- Construction Industry, Supply Chain and Sustainment: Renko Group
- Logistics and Supply Chain: Airport Development Group
- Manufacturing Innovation: Steeline GRP
- Community and Social Services: Remote Laundries
- Employee of the Year: Janine Johnson, Bridge Toyota
- Business Leader of the Year: Elizabeth Morgan-Brett
- Employer of the Year: Central Australian Women's Legal Service
- Peak Industry Body/Association Advocate of the Year: Automobile Association of the Northern Territory (AANT)
- Northern Territory Business of the Year (Joint Winner): Hosepower Pty Ltd and Steeline GRP
Congratulations to all winners and finalists for their achievements and ongoing contribution to the Northern Territory’s economic future.
The NT Export and Business Awards are delivered by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Northern Territory with sponsorship from the Northern Territory Government.
