In 2026, we will proudly celebrate the 38th year of this prestigious legacy award. It is essential for nominators and nominees to thoroughly review the detailed selection process for the Governor’s Exporter of the Year award and the judging committee of the Kansas International Trade Coordinating Council (KITCC) outlined below.
El premio al Exportador del Año del Gobernador es el máximo galardón para una empresa exportadora de Kansas. El proceso desde la nominación hasta la selección dura ocho meses.
2026 timeline:
Honores de ganar el premio del Gobernador al Exportador del Año:
The Kansas International Trade Coordinating Council (KITCC) oversees the selection process for the Governor’s Exporter of the Year. The council is made up of a diverse group of international business professionals, including representatives from past award-winning companies, trade promotion specialists, trade facilitators, and academics from business schools at higher education institutions throughout the state.
In collaboration with the Kansas Department of Commerce, the KITCC meets several times a year to review written applications, visit company sites, and attend presentations from the finalist companies. This thorough process helps identify businesses that exemplify the best in Kansas exports by increasing export sales, entering new international markets, and developing innovative products.
Please complete and submit your nomination no later than March 30, 2026.
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