Awards

Global Excellence Award
The Virginia International Business Council presents the Global Excellence Award, formerly called 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 Winner - Hank Selby
2008 Winner - Tom Garnett
2009 Winner - Paul Grossman

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 - Griff Lynch, APM Terminals
2008 Winner - Tom Capozzi
2009 Winner - Martie Schlosser

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
2008 Winner - Coastal Training Technologies Corporation
2009 Winner - Bode Technology

The Virginia TradePort Innovator of the Year Award
The Virginia TradePort recognizes a company or individual that has made a significant impact on international trade and business development in and around the Virginia TradePort. This year's Conference is the inaugural year for this prestigous award.