Due to increased interest for the 2022 South Africa AGOA Exporter of the Year Awards, we have decided to extend the nomination submission deadline to Monday 6 June 2022! We would hugely appreciate your assistance in forwarding this information on to your members as a reminder.
Businesses can visit the website at www.agoaexporterawards.co.za to nominate themselves and view more information about the upcoming event.
The awards are hosted by the International Trade Institute of Southern Africa (ITRISA) with the support of the USAID Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub. The aim is to recognise and reward outstanding performance and noteworthy efforts of exporters in overcoming market entry hurdles and achieving successful and consistent trade with the U.S under AGOA.
By simply participating, businesses will gain some valuable international exposure and stand a chance to win:
Overall Winner
- Winner trophy
- Full bursary for one employee to ITRISA’s 3-year Diploma in International Trade Management (Exports), valued at R78 000
- Professional company-specific video, valued at R35 000
- Invitation to participate in the Regional Exporter of the Year Awards event
Small-, Medium- & Large-sized Exporter Categories
- Winner trophy
- Full bursary for one employee to ITRISA’s 1-year Higher Certificate in International Trade, valued at R24 000
- Professional company-specific winner video, valued at R35 000
Female-, Youth- & Black-owned Exporter Categories
- Winner trophy
- Full bursary for one employee to ITRISA’s 5-day Complete Export Administration course, valued at R23 000
- Professional company-specific winner video, valued at R35 000
Please don’t hesitate to contact me should you have any further questions.
We thank you again for your help in ensuring your members get the recognition they deserve.
Kind regards,
