The finalists have been chosen in the BNZ Bay of Plenty ExportNZ Awards 2012.
Judging co-ordinator Hugh King said the 2012 Export Awards attracted successful Bay of Plenty exporters.
The finalists reflected a broad portfolio of products, services, innovation and global markets, he said.
The 2012 awards had again attracted a high calibre of exporters who had survived and grown in the high dollar environment, he said.
Export New Zealand Bay of Plenty executive officer Angela Wallace said "a buzz" surrounded this year's awards and tickets had sold out within 48 hours.