Seeking Nominations: Montana Governor’s Excellence in Exporting Award – (District Export Council)

Dear Montana Business Advocate:

Nominations are being sought for the 2008 State of Montana Governor’s Excellence in Exporting Award. Sponsored by the Montana Governor’s Office and the Montana District Export Council (DEC), this award will recognize a firm or individual that has made a significant contribution to the economy through export activities.

DEC is a statewide organization of exporters, export service providers, and trade associations organized to promote the export of Montana products and services, and to provide assistance to firms seeking to expand international sales.

The nomination form (below) must be returned to the Montana District Export Council by January 15, 2009 via mail (District Export Council c/o Montana World Trade Center, Gallagher Business Building, Suite 257, The University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812) or email ([email protected]).

If you need assistance with the nomination process, please contact Megan Harrington at 406.243.5850.

-Montana District Export Council

STATE OF MONTANA GOVERNOR’S EXCELLENCE IN EXPORTING AWARD NOMINATION FORM

“IN RECOGNITION OF A MONTANA COMPANY OR INDIVIDUAL FOR EXCELLENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT IN THE EXPORT OF MONTANA PRODUCTS OR SERVICES.”

NOMINEE INFORMATION

1. Name of company or individual: ___________________________________________________

Street Address: _________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip Code: ____________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: _________________________ Fax: ________________________________

Contact Person: _________________________________________________________________

Email: _____________________________________Website: ____________________________

3. Total Number of Employees: _______________________________________________________

4. Number of Employees Whose Position is Directly Attributed to Exporting: __________________

5. Countries Exported to: ____________________________________________________________

6. Major Products Exported: __________________________________________________________

7. 2008 Export Sales: _____________ 2008 Export Sales s a Percentage of Total Sales: ___________

8. 2007 Export Sales: _____________ 2007 Export Sales as a Percentage of Total Sales: ___________

JUSTIFICATION FOR AWARD

Please submit a narrative on a separate sheet of paper explaining what notable or innovative accomplishments this company or individual achieved to benefit the state and/or local economy.

Note: If there are areas that this business could use assistance (e.g., shipping and logistics, international market research), please make a special note at the bottom of your nomination letter.

PERSON (S) RECOMMENDING AWARD

Name: _______________________________ Title: __________________________________

Street Address: ________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip Code: ___________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: ___________________________ Fax: _____________________________

Email: ______________________________________Website: __________________________

PLEASE RETURN TO BY January 15, 2009:

Email: [email protected]

Mail: Montana District Export Council

c/o Montana World Trade Center

Gallagher Business Building, Suite 257

The University of Montana

Missoula, MT 59812-6798