Export Award 2019: Successful SMEs wanted

The Export Award recognizes internationally active companies whose internationalization strategy is convincing. The award will be presented on March 26, 2019 by Ruth Metzler-Arnold, President of the Board of Directors of Switzerland Global Enterprise, at the Foreign Trade Forum in Zurich.

Opportunity for SMEs

"We are looking for Swiss companies that create sustainable value through a convincing link to the international value chain. We evaluate the quality, originality and persuasiveness of the internationalization strategy," explains jury president Ralph Siegl. The jury selects three finalists from all the applications. "The Export Award offers SMEs the chance to get the public recognition they and their employees deserve. The award also creates prestige among customers and partners."

The three finalists and the winner are selected by an independent jury. The jury is made up of personalities from the Swiss business, science and media worlds, and since 2018 has been chaired by Ralph Siegl, Managing Partner of Experts for Leaders AG.

Application until January 15, 2019

All Swiss and Liechtenstein companies that sell products or services internationally can now apply for the Export Award 2019. The application is simple and the fastest way is via Website From S-GE. Closing date is January 15, 2019

The three finalists can expect increased media attention and features in business, trade and regional press.