Calgary Inc. and the Faculty of Management at the University of Calgary have honoured Calgary companies and individuals for excellence in international business activities.
The winners of the Calgary Export Achievement Awards, presented by Calgary Inc., are:
* Calgary Export Achievement Award for Innovation: Datalog Technology Inc.; BW Technologies Ltd.
* Calgary Export Achievement Award for Collaborative Partnerships: Mentor Engineering Inc.
“Calgary is truly a global player and the entrepreneurs we are recognizing . . . show Calgary companies can compete with the world’s best,” said Georgine Ulmer, president and CEO of Calgary Inc.
The winners of International Business Awards, presented by the Faculty of Management, are:
* Hal Godwin Award for Excellence in International Business: Paul Drager, partner, Macleod Dixon.
* Macleod Dixon International Achievement Award (Faculty): Mansour Javidan, area chair, strategy and general management, Faculty of Management.
* Export Development Corporation Student Achievement Award: Marnie Thomlison and Marinella Mohamed.
“International markets are increasingly a part of the Calgary market . . . It is important to recognize those companies and individuals who are making significant contributions to the Calgary community through their global perspective,” said David Saunders, dean of the Faculty of Management.
The Calgary Export Achievement Awards have been presented since 1993 to Calgary exporters who have achieved significant success in marketing their products, services and technologies internationally.
International Business Awards recognize those persons or organizations that have increased internationalization through outstanding contributions to the community or to higher education.
A committee comprised of industry and business representatives select award recipients.
The awards are presented annually at the International Business and Export Awards Dinner, a collaborative partnership between Calgary Inc. and the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Management.
