Trade and Investment QLD – 2024 Export Awards

For the 36th annual Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards, we were tasked with designing a collection of trophies that capture the significance of the event and the global impact of its winners. Celebrating excellence across 15 categories, the awards recognise Queensland businesses for their innovation, growth and success in export markets around the world.

With sustainability front of mind, we were briefed to create a unique, environmentally conscious award, using as many sustainable materials as possible. The final design achieved approximately 80% sustainability, combining recycled acrylic with timber sourced from a reclaimed Queensland home.

The acrylic sheets are made from a minimum of 80% recycled material, repurposing offcuts and scraps that would have otherwise ended up in landfill—reducing the overall environmental footprint of the awards.

Utilising the event’s unique branding, the design team developed a layered, UV printed and laser-cut acrylic design, creating depth through the silhouette of Queensland. The recycled timber was carefully treated and repurposed by our in-house joinery team to form the base, with laser-etched winner details on the front completing the final piece.

We absolutely love creating this unique trophy for the team at the Department of Trade and Investment! Contact us today to get started on your next custom project.