As part of its 50th Anniversary the WTCA has launched a new awards program — the “Champions Awards” — to recognize excellence around the network. This is an opportunity for WTCA Members to recognize fellow Members for all they do.

Winners of these awards will be presented in November 2021 at the WTCA Member Forum. These awards will then be given out each following year as part of an ongoing recognition program, and honorees will be presented annually at each subsequent GA Gala.

CATEGORIES

• Champion Award for Connectivity: Member who most exemplifies connecting local businesses to global trade opportunities
• Champion Award for Reciprocity: Member who most exemplifies reciprocity and/or cooperation on joint projects
• Champion Award for Network Support: Member who most exemplifies helping fellow Members with their challenges
• Champion Award for Sustainability: Member who most exemplifies action in one or more of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals
• Champion Award for Member of the Year: Member who most exemplifies the values, vision, mission, and goals of the Association

KEY TIMELINE -- DEADLINE EXTENDED

• Nominations open: Now through Friday, February 28, 2020
• Nominees announcement: Press release will be distributed October 2020 
• Winners announcement: Press release will be distributed November 2020 along with a template pitch and press release for winners
• Winner profiles in the WTCA Blog: Each of the winners will be profiled on the WTCA Blog (five Q&As in total) 
• Presentation of Champions Award winners: November 2020 at the WTCA Member Forum