Trader of the Year AwardsThe World Trade Club annually presents the Governor's Trader of the Year and Emerging Trader of the Year Awards to a firm or individual that has demonstrated outstanding achievements in international trade.
The Governor's Trader of the Year award has evolved since its inception in 1967 when it was the "Man of the Year" award. As more women entered the workforce, the award changed to the "Trader of the Year" award.
In 1996, Governor Lowry honored the World Trade Club and acknowledged the importance of international trade to our State by lending the name of his office to the award. In 1998, in order to recognize smaller businesses, the World Trade Club added a second award, the Governor's Emerging Trade of the Year.
Award Eligibility
Governor's Trader of the Year
This award recognizes a Washington State business that has demonstrated success and industry leadership through its innovation in products or services, its contribution to the local economy, and its service to the community.
Governor's Emerging Trader of the Year
This award recognizes a small- to mid-sized Washington State business that has demonstrated recent innovation and success in international activities.
Judging Process and Criteria
· Maturity in international trade activities
· Foreign sales as percentage of total sales
· Demonstrated success in international market development
· Innovation in product or service
· Contribution to Washington State's economic growth
· Contribution to the community (philanthropic commitment)
· Application package presentation and organization
We are proud to celebrate the achievements of these Trader of the Year award recipients.
Past Recipients
Governor's Trader of the Year Award
| 2010 Anderson Hay & Grain, Inc. |
1996 Ederer Inc. |
| 2009 Mulvanny G2 Architecture |
1995 Eddie Bauer |
| 2008 PACCAR Inc. |
1994 Traveling Software |
| 2007 Key Technology, Inc. |
1993 North Star Ice Equipment |
| 2006 Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers |
1992 Zetron, Inc. |
| 2006 Intermec Inc. |
1991 SUPERVALU International |
| 2005 Itron, Inc. |
1990 Arrowac Fisheries, Inc. |
| 2004 Starbucks Coffee Company |
1989 Tree Top, Inc. |
| 2003 WESMAR Western Marine Electronics |
1988 Pacific Lumber Shipping |
| 2002 RAHCO International, Inc. |
1987 Microsoft Corp. |
| 2001 Vaughan Company, Inc. |
1986 Expeditors International |
| 2000 StairMaster Sports Medical |
1985 Flow Systems |
| 1999 The Frank Russell Company |
1984 John Fluke Manufacturing |
| 1998 Physio Control Corp |
1983 John Spellman, Governor |
| 1997 Pacific Housing Materials |
1982 The Boeing Company |
Governor's Emerging Trader of the Year Award
| 2010 3TIER Inc. |
2002 Lightel Technologies, Inc. |
| 2009 Sonosite Inc. |
2001 Garry Struthers Associates, Inc. |
| 2008 NLight Corporation |
2000 Walker Bay Boats, Inc. |
| 2007 Colmac Coil Manufacturing, Inc. |
1999 Da Vinci Gourmet, Ltd. |
| 2006 Sunstream Corporation |
1998 Telect Inc. |
| 2005 Attachmate Corporation |
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| 2004 United Coatings |
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| 2003 Armstrong Lumber |
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Governor's Award for Global Achievement
2001 Weyerhaeuser Company
This one-time, special award recognized the international scope and longevity of Weyerhaeuser's contributions to the State of Washington.
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