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“The North Carolina World Trade Association is delighted to recognize these exceptional firms, agencies, and organizations. Individually and collectively, they’ve made a huge contribution to the economic development of the state and helped North Carolinians enjoy the many benefits of the global marketplace. I can think of no better place to recognize such trade all-stars as at a conference entitled Winning with Global Trade. The recipients are truly winners in every respect.”
                                                                                                  Roger Rains, NCWTA Past President, 2004

Overview

The North Carolina World Trade Association presented its 2004 international trade awards at its 39th annual conference at the Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, North Carolina, on September 16, 2004. Presented in five categories, the awards recognized excellence in trade activities as well as contributions to the international trade community. Having considered nominations from across the state, the NCWTA Executive Committee selected winners in three primary categories and two special awards.

Primary Categories

  • NCWTA Exporter of the Year Award –
    bioMerieux, Inc. (Raleigh Area)
    Accepting on behalf of bioMerieux, Inc., was Sean Jones,
    Manager of Distribution, and Rick Hubbell, Director of
    Supply Chain
  • NCWTA Importer of the Year Award –
    Dudson USA, Inc. (Raleigh Area)
    Accepting on behalf of Dudson USA, Inc., was Rodney Burgess, Manager, Key Accounts
  • NCWTA Trade Facilitator of the Year Award –
    North Carolina State Ports Authority (Statewide)
    Accepting on behalf of the State Ports Authority was Sarah
    Gaillard, Director, Container Logistics, and Luther Hodges, Jr., Member of the Board

Rick Hubball and Sean Jones from bioMerieux accept the 2004 NCWTA Exporter of the Year Award from Secretary Norris Tolson.

Special Awards

  • Governor’s Award -- North Carolina State Ports Authority (Statewide)
    Accepting on behalf of the State Ports Authority was Sarah Gaillard, Director, Container Logistics, and Luther Hodges, Jr., Member of the Board
  • Ingeborg Hegenbart (Best Chapter) Award – Piedmont Triad Chapter (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point)
    Accepting on behalf of the Piedmont Triad Chapter was the chapter's leadership.





Secretary of Revenue Tolson presents The Governor's Award to Luther Hodges, Jr., and Sarah Gaillard from The NC State Ports Authority.

North Carolina Secretary of Revenue E. Norris Tolson joined the association's leadership and Ms. Ingeborg Hegenbart in presenting the awards.
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