“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
