Hosted by the International Trade Institute of Southern Africa (ITRISA) with the support of the USAID Southern African Trade and Investment Hub.
This event aims to recognize and reward outstanding performance and noteworthy efforts of exporters in overcoming market entry hurdles and achieving successful and consistent trade.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Award Categories:
Large-sized exporter to the U.S. under AGOA
• Outstanding trade performance
• Greatest social impact (community development, empowerment of persons with disabilities, most collaborative)
Medium-sized exporter to the U.S. under AGOA
• Outstanding trade performance
• Greatest social impact (community development, empowerment of persons with disabilities, most collaborative)
Small-sized exporter to the U.S. under AGOA
• Outstanding trade performance
• Greatest social impact (community development, empowerment of persons with disabilities, most collaborative
Top businesswoman
Top young entrepreneur
ELIGIBILITY
The participating business / group must be a privately owned business / group ultimately held by citizens / residents of South Africa.
THE JUDGES
The awards will be adjudicated by a jury from the ITRISA and other industry leaders incorporated, who are experienced in the nomination, selection and awards process.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Complete the Nomination Form
Nomination submission deadline: September 17, 2021
Shortlisted nominees announced: TBD
South Africa hybrid event (Physical attendees by invitation only), and VIRTUAL EXPORTER AWARDS EVENT with prizegiving: TBD
VENUE
TBA and Virtual (MS Teams)
ENQUIRIES
Boitumelo Jelele – contact Boitumelo
Doreen Ndhlovu – contact Doreen
The overall winner will be invited to participate in the virtual Regional Exporter Awards Event: TBD
