The Export Award recognizes a Norwegian export company that has successfully created value in Norway through international markets. The prestigious award will be presented at the Export Conference in Oslo on 2 March 2027.
Together with Innovation Norway, we aim to showcase successful Norwegian export stories and inspire other companies to pursue international opportunities. The Export Award has previously been presented by H.M. King Haakon, Kari Traa and, in recent years, Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry.
Which companies qualify?
- The company must have a high share of exports.
- The company must demonstrate value creation in Norway.
- The company must demonstrate market growth.
- The company must offer an innovative solution or product.

“The strongest candidates are companies that have taken Norwegian solutions to the world and achieved results in challenging international markets.”
– Tone Lunde Bakker, CEO and leader of the jury
Tomra won the 2026 Export Award
TOMRA won last year’s Export Award. The jury highlighted the company’s ability to demonstrate how Norwegian innovation can create international impact. SeaGems received the Newcomer of the Year award and was described as a role model for emerging export industries in Norway.
Newcomer of the Year
The Newcomer Award honours the export companies of the future. The award is presented to companies that, despite their short track record, have already demonstrated an ability to succeed internationally through innovation, growth and exports.

Nominate a company for the 2026 Export Award
Previous winners
2025 Tomra
2024 Jotun
2023 Aker BioMarine
2022 Laerdal Medical
2021 Ekornes
2020 Borregaard
2019 Cambi Group
2018 Airthings
2017 3B – The fibreglass company
2016 StormGeo
2015 Lerøy Seafood
2014 Jets Vakuum
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