About the Export Awards

BEXA-GTR YOUNG EXPORTER AND FINANCE YOUNG EXPORTER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2026

 

The BExA-GTR Young Exporter and Finance Young Exporter of the Year Awards 2026 is open to candidates aged 35 and under (as at 31st December 2025) and either:

  • employed in the export or export finance department of a UK-registered trading or manufacturing company of any size; or
  • holds a position as an ‘export enabler’ within a bank, alternative financier, credit insurer, law firm or UK government department; or
  • is engaged in international trade and export-oriented science, technology, innovation and support services to a UK exporting business.  

The successful candidates, selected from a shortlist of interviewed candidates, will have typically played a key role in winning or closing financing of a significant order or achieving a series of smaller orders, or in establishing a new business process which has led to increased export competitiveness.  

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a judging panel, comprised of representatives from the BExA Council and GTR, and the winner will be presented with their award at the BExA Annual Lunch 2026. The winners will also receive a cheque for £500 and a 1-year digital subscription to GTR.

To submit a nomination, complete an application form and submit it by 21st August 2026 to Kevin Ma, Secretariat, British Exporters Association (BExA) at [email protected]