In conjunction with the Oklahoma World Trade Conference to be held in Oklahoma City at the MetroTech – Springlake Campus on April 24, 2025, you are invited to nominate your company for the annual Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting.  Nominations will be reviewed and the winners selected by the Awards Committee of the Oklahoma District Export Council.

The Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting recognizes one or more Oklahoma firms annually for noteworthy success in maintaining or increasing export sales.  Firms selected to receive the award represent role models for excellence in international business.  In addition, this award provides an opportunity to build public support for international business activity by Oklahoma firms.

Oklahoma-based manufacturers, agri-businesses, service companies or suppliers engaged in exporting products or services are eligible to apply.  Applicants should demonstrate one or more of the following:  breakthroughs in existing competitive markets, introduction of a new product into export trade, opening a trade area previously closed or successfully overcoming threats to their existing export activity.  Unique and successful solutions to problems of export trade, such as financing, transportation, marketing or successful promotional programs should also be demonstrated.

To apply for the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting, please complete and email the below application to admin@oklahomadec.com and ashley.wilson@trade.gov. 

The application must be completed and returned by March 26, 2025. 

All applicants will also be considered for the *U. S. Department of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate and Oklahoma District Export Council Export Champion Award. Please follow the links to learn more about these awards.

* Eligibility for the U.S. Department of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate will be on a one-time basis.