“Leadership in International Commerce” Awards
The Leadership in International Commerce Award is awarded annually by the Carolina World Trade Association to recognize individuals making a difference in promoting international commerce in the Carolinas.
2014 Recipients
Tony Zeiss, President, CPCC
Chase Saunders, Attorney, McNair Law Firm
Michael Gallis, Urban Strategist, Michael Gallis & Associates
John Galles, Publisher CLT.biz LLC
2015 Recipients
Christopher William, TV Host, Carolina Business Review
Steve Troxler, Commissioner, N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Kevin Pitts, President, Charlotte Business Journal
Greg Sizemore, Director, U.S. Commerical Services Export Assistance Center
2016 Recipients
Clem Schrader –
Fred Jackson – American & Efird
Paul Cozza – North Carolina Ports
Mark Pringle – Siemens
2017 Recipients
Ms. Terri Pope – Vice President – American Airlines – Charlotte Hub Operations
Mr. John Williams – CEO – Domtar
(accepting the award on his behalf – Zygmunt Jablonski, Sr VP and Chief Legal and Administrative Officer)
Mr. Anderson D. Warlick – CEO, Parkdale, Inc.
Mr. Kenneth L. Golder – President and CEO – Clariant Corporation
Mr. Michael S. Hawley – Counsel, K&L Gates
2018 Recipients
Jonathan Szuc, General Manager, Advanced Superabrasives Inc.
Gunda Knese, Director of Business Development, Greer Walker
Patricia (Patti) Fizpatrick, Area Port Director Charlotte, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Greg Botner, President and CEO, Wilbert Plastic Services
