It’s time! Every year, the NDTO recognizes the accomplishments and hard work of North Dakota companies at the Global Business Awards. Use the links below to nominate/recognize a company that’s had export success in 2025, a colleague who selflessly promotes ND exporters, or a high-quality export service provider. Please read all criteria carefully before submitting your nomination. Nominations are due by May 1, 2026.
2025 Exporter of the Year
2025 Service to Exporters
2025 Global Ambassador
Winners will be announced at the Global Business Awards in June 2026. Details to come.
Previous winners of the Exporter of the Year Award:
- Crary Industries: 2024
- Fargo Jet Center: 2023
- North Central Commodities: 2022
- Adams Family Farm: 2021
- Spectrum Aeromed: 2018
- Brandt Holdings: 2017
- Posi Lock Puller Inc.: 2016
- Swanson Health Products: 2015
Previous winners of the Service to Exporter Award:
- Food Export – Midwest: 2024
- Praxis Africa: 2023
- Saul Ewing LLP: 2022
- The Rural Export Center: 2021
- Minot Area Economic Development Corp: 2018
- NDSU AG Econ Department: 2017
- North Dakota Soybean Council: 2016
- Valley Worldwide Logistics Solutions: 2015
Previous winners of the Global Ambassador Award:
- Economic Development Center of North Dakota: 2024
- Commissioner Doug Goehring: 2023
- Robert Sinner: 2022
- Japan External Trade Organization, Chicago Office: 2022
- Tom Shorma: 2021
- Hoffman Angus Ranch: 2015
If you have any questions about nominations, please reach out to tyla@ndto.com.