Posted: 02.23.2011
After a strong export year in 2010 - the state of Wisconsin's looking for the businesses finding success in 2011.
Each year, the Governor of Wisconsin salutes state firms and organizations that have achieved extraordinary results in international markets or have contributed to Wisconsin’s ability to compete globally. Nominations for the 2011 awards can be submitted between now and Friday, April 15. This year's awards will be presented on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at the 47th annual Wisconsin International Trade Conference in Milwaukee.
Any agricultural, forestry, industrial, high technology or service enterprise successfully engaging in or assisting in the export of Wisconsin-origin products or services can be nominated. Nominations can be made by an employee of the firm or organization, or by an outside person familiar with the firm or organization. Self-nominations are encouraged.
AWARDS CATEGORIES:
· Agricultural Exporter - food, farm, or forestry products
· Manufacturing Exporter - non-agricultural manufactured products
· Service Exporter - services provided to customers in other countries
· High Tech Exporter - scientific, medical, or other cutting edge products
· Export Assistance Provider - firms or organizations that do not have direct international sales, but provide assistance to Wisconsin exporters
CRITERIA: Nominees must show innovation, effectiveness, and special effort in growing exports, enhancing employment, the economy, and Wisconsin’s international prestige. Nominees will be evaluated against organizations or firms of similar size. Export Plus categories may be created for nominees which have won previously or have engaged in substantially superior efforts. Judges may present Special Awards for those whose efforts deserve additional recognition. The judges’ decisions are final and they reserve the right to withhold the presentation of an award in a category if there is not a suitable entry.
Nominations/Applications must be received by 4:30 pm on Friday, April 15, 2011. Submissions can be sent by courier, mail, fax, or e-mail to:
Wisconsin Department of Commerce
Bureau of Export Development
201 West Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53703
TEL: (608) 267-0639
FAX: (608) 266-5551
international@wisconsin.gov
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