Press Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Susan Widmer
Email: susan.widmer@trade.gov
New Jersey International Trade Awards Honorees Announced
March 31, 2025. Newark, New Jersey. “We are incredibly proud of the amazing line-up of exporters who are being honored this year at NJITA,” said Susan Widmer, Director at the U.S. Department of Commerce. As the Secretary at the NJ District Export Council. A key founder of this annual event, Susan continuously emphasizes the essential role played by New Jersey’s business leaders in the international marketplace.
Under the direction of Susan and her dedicated staff, along with marketing partner ROI-NJ, NJITA will present a one-of-a-kind platform for exporters. As in previous years, the best of the best in four critical categories will come together to share their success stories, offering a frank assessment of what works and, as importantly, what doesn’t. They will share their personal experiences and the practical advice that is invaluable for New Jersey’s new and seasoned exporters in all industries.
This year’s winners represent an elite community of exporters who are building, or have built, highly recognized brands internationally!
The 2025 winners are:
Exporter of the Year: Dock 7 Materials Group, LLC
Service Exporter of the Year: Pioneer Consulting
Minority/Diverse Exporter of the Year: Spectra Colors Corp
New Exporter of the Year: Alnima Natural Solutions, Inc.
Dawn Cecco, Director of Distributor Sales, Repechage added, “Looking at this impressive list, it is obvious we owe a debt of gratitude to our judges who had the hard task of selecting this year’s winners. Our heartfelt thanks to Michele Siekerka (President & CEO, NJBIA); Tony Russo (President, CIANJ and CEO/Publisher of COMMERCE Magazine); and Chris Edwards (President & CEO, SCBP). We are excited to offer such a dynamic and relevant program as we look forward to another full house.”
About the Event
The goal of the NJ International Trade Awards (NJITA) is to recognize and honor New Jersey companies that have worked diligently to expand their exporting efforts. They may have accomplished this by penetrating new markets or by increasing their presence in existing markets – or by embracing both growth strategies! By doing so they have contributed to the creation of new jobs while subsequently improving and enhancing the New Jersey economic landscape.
The program is being held on May 13, 2025, at Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth. Doors open at 8:00 am and networking and breakfast begin at 8:30.
Register today at www.njdec.org/njita and meet me at this one-of-a-kind program spotlighting New Jersey’s exporting community.
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