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AWARDS

Although Southern California World Trade Week awards are presented during official activities in May, the organization seeks potential awardees year-round.

Southern California World Trade Week awards include:
World Trade Week Export Achievement Award - pdf application
World Trade Week Service to World Traders Award - pdf application
World Trade Week Special Recognition Award - pdf application
Bob Kleist Leadership Award - pdf application
Stanley T. Olafson Bronze Plaque  


View a pdf of award descriptions

  

2011 Award Winners

 

Stanley T. Olafson Bronze Plaque


This prestigious plaque recognizes an outstanding member of the world trade community in Southern California who has contributed above and beyond job requirements throughout a long career in international trade. Stanley T. Olafson Bronze Plaque Past Recipients

Winner:
 Dr. Richard Drobnick
Founding Director, USC CIBER

Export Achievement Award


Recognizing local companies, especially small and medium-sized firms, which have experienced significant and continued growth in export sales and now derive a significant portion of their revenue from exports. 

Winner:
Cappuccine

Pelican Products, Inc.


Service to World Traders Award


Honoring businesses that have demonstrated a sustained commitment to serving world traders in such diverse areas as transportation, financing and law. 

Winner:
Hugables, Inc.


Special Recognition Award


Spotlighting the outstanding contributions of a nonprofit organization or volunteer member of the trade community that does not fall into the above categories. 

Winner: 
Maurice Kogon, Center for International Trade Development - El Camino College

Bob Kleist Leadership Award


This prestigious award recognizes and honors an organization or company that has demonstrated inspirational and visionary leadership in the development of world trade in Southern California. The recipient exemplifies the attributes of Bob Kleist, such as being a positive spokesperson and force for trade, advocating for Southern California’s interests in promoting trade and providing world class education for the next generation of international traders. Their work benefits the trade community at large and broadens the horizons of what is possible through trade.


Winner: 
The Pacific Maritime Association

To submit candidates or for more information, contact Global Initiatives Manager Jasmin Sakai-Gonzalez, 213.580.7569.