October 15-16, 2007
Norfolk Waterside Marriott| Norfolk, Virginia

Conference Awards

Awards

Rudy Rudershausen Award
The Richmond Export-Import Club presents the Rudershausen Award to a "person who has materially contributed to the promotion of world trade in Virginia." This award was originally titled the "Trader of the Year Award" but was renamed in honor of Mr. F.J. Rudershausen, a long-time member of the Club and a tireless promoter of world trade. Past recipients have been chosen from many different disciplines involved with international trade, including manufacturers, commodity exporters, bankers, ports, steamship lines, shipping agencies, forwarders/brokers, and state agencies.

2007 Winners - Hank Selby, Alcoa

Hampton Roads Commerce Builder Award
The Hampton Roads Foreign Commerce Club presents the Commerce Builder Award to the person, and/or organization that makes an outstanding contribution to the development of world trade through the Port of Hampton Roads.

2007 Winner - Robert J. Bray, Jr., Virginia Port Authority

The Commonwealth of Virginia Compass Award for Excellence in International Trade
The Commonwealth of Virginia has created an award to recognize a Virginia business which has excelled in global trade.  The recipient of this award will have increased its export and international profile while promoting the best interests of its employees and surrounding community.   Therefore, the recipient will have contributed to the overall economic health and quality of life of Virginians while increasing the Commonwealth's profile in the international export arena in a positive light.

2007 Winner - Filtrona Fibertec