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New Brunswick Export Awards
The New Brunswick Export Awards is ONB’s flagship annual event recognizing the successes and innovative approaches of our province’s many exporting companies.
Apply for an AwardAbout The Export Awards
There are several benefits to applying for an Export Award and attending the event including:
A chance to win a prestigious provincial award and receive recognition during the event.
An opportunity to further build your network and generate business leads with successful New Brunswick exporters.
Media, social media, and public relations opportunities.
Two complimentary tickets to the Export Awards gala.
The celebration of local success stories with other passionate New Brunswick business leaders.
2026 Export Awards
The 2026 NB Export Awards will be taking place on May 28, 2026 at the Saint John Trade & Convention Center. To learn more about the event please visit the page below.
Learn MorePrevious Years
Want to meet some of New Brunswick’s top exporters? Click below to view recaps and highlights from past Export Awards events, and get to know the impressive companies that have taken home top honours in previous years.
Judging & Selection
Each year, Export Awards recipients are selected by a panel of judges, using a point-based approach.
We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the current and previous Export Awards judges for their time and dedication!
Export Award Impact
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“The award really does establish a great amount of pride in your employees, partners, and customers. It’s good to be associated with an award-winning company. It helps increase employee morale and attracts top talent; great people want to work for great companies.”
Blair Hyslop,
Co-Owner and Co-CEO, Mrs. Dunster’s -
“When the ask comes in to return as a judge, I get excited because I know I’m going to see the existing crop of amazing exporters we have and see the growth they’ve achieved since the last event. I also get to see the next generation of up-and-coming businesses and get a glimpse at where NB is going in terms of exports.”
Tracy Clinch,
President & CEO, Masitek Instruments -
“The New Brunswick Export Awards are all about celebrating the hard work of our province’s exporters. These companies are constantly pushing to grow their export sales and share their products and services with the world. It’s a night to recognize their efforts, appreciate their impact on the New Brunswick economy, and have some fun while we celebrate everything they’ve achieved.”
Alexa Power,
Director, Export Development, Opportunities NB
