Nominations requested for Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award

The Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award is the highest honor the Governor of Kansas awards to exporting businesses. To apply, fill out the 2022 nomination form by Jan. 31.

Exporters of the Year are considered the best in the class in conducting overseas business from Kansas.

“Kansas businesses continually make a mark by creating outstanding products and services which are sought-after by customers around the world,” Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said. “The Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award is our way of recognizing Kansas businesses that are tremendous ambassadors for our state and provide significant benefit in our communities and to our state’s economy.”

To qualify for the award, companies must currently operate in and export from Kansas. There are no restrictions on who may nominate a company for the award.

For more information about the Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award, including past winners, visit the Governor’s Exporter of the Year website. For more information on the award process, contact Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton of Distinguished Chair in International Business, director of the Center for International Business Advancement and elected Chair of the World Trade Council of Wichita, and committee member.