Franchise and business consultancy firm, Sherpa Group, has been named the best Specialist Consultant at the 2011 Import Export Industry Awards, held in Sydney recently.

The inaugural awards were created to recognise the efforts of industry specialists who are making a significant contribution to international trade facilitation in Australia.

Nominated companies demonstrated outstanding services which assist businesses and individuals who are either importing or exporting products or services within the Australian market and abroad.

Vicki Prout, CEO of Sherpa Group, said “I am truly appreciative of my team’s efforts and extend my gratitude to the support our clients and affiliates have shown us. I think it’s fantastic that Trade Australia have created an industry award that recognises the efforts of international business specialists who provide assistance to businesses through the implementation of systems and processes.”