Applications will be accepted until March 7 for an awards program honoring Colorado businesses for exporting.

Established in 1970, the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting recognizes economic development through international business. 

Winners of the latest awards will be recognized at the World Trade Day event scheduled for May 24.

Through November, Colorado businesses exported a total of $8.4 billion worth of products and services in 2021 en route to what could be record volume for the full year. That’s a 12 percent increase from a comparable span in 2020. 

To participate in the awards program, businesses must be based in Colorado and have exported products or services for at least two years. Businesses may nominate themselves or other businesses.

The global business development division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade conducts the awards program.

Online applications, eligibility criteria and additional information is available at https://oedit.colorado.gov/governors-award-for-excellence-in-exporting.