World Trade Week

Are you export ready?

Past Awardees

2011 International Trade Award Winners

International Achievement Award

Presented to an individual whose vision and leadership inspire companies in the New York region to go global.

Awardee: Shazi Visram, Founder and CEO of HAPPYBABY

Global Trade Award

Presented to a company whose growth and achievements in their industry exemplify international success

Awardee: Snohetta

Trade Promotion Award

Presented to an organization that has demonstrated continuous dedication, commitment and significant contributions which have influenced the growth of trade in the New York region

Awardee: World Trade Centers Association

Small Business Global Trade Award

Presented to a small business in the New York region whose growth and achievements in their industry exemplify international success

Product/manufacturing category:

Awardee: TurboFil Packaging Machines

Services category:

Awardee: Gotham Sound & Communications

Service provider category:

Awardee: The Judge Organization/Port Elizabeth Warehouse

Export Achievement Award

Recognizes small and medium-sized enterprises that have successfully entered and/or expanded in the international marketplace (U.S. Department of Commerce)

Awardee: Signature Fencing

Export Appreciation Award

Recognizes international trade partner organizations for support U.S. export development and for creating opportunities for U.S. businesses through trade (U.S. Department of Commerce)

Awardee: New York District Export Council

Global Green Award

Recognizes a company that is a leader in promoting environmental sustainability and economic development around the globe

Awardee: If You Care

More than 250 guests participated in the 2011 WTWNYC Awards Breakfast. The breakfast featured the Honorable Christine Quinn, Speaker of the New York City Council, and Irving Williamson, Vice Chair of the U.S. International Trade Commission, and many distinguished representatives of the international business community in the New York metropolitan region. The breakfast honored New York companies that are doing business internationally and organizations that are helping New York companies grow through trade.