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North East hunts for best exporters

The hunt is on to find the North East’s top export champions as nominations are sought for the North East Exporters Awards 2009.

The awards, sponsored by UK Trade & Investment, One North East and the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC), aim to recognise the efforts of individuals who have helped their companies boost international performance.

The awards will go to those who, in the judges’ opinion, achieved the most for their companies in pursuit of export business. Each of the winners will receive a special trophy and £1,000.

David Coppock, UK Trade & Investment’s International Trade Director, said: “The North East’s international trade performance continues to show good growth, with the total value of North East exports of goods now at more than £11.5 billion, at a time when the world’s economies are showing signs of slowdown.

“Obviously we know there may be more testing times ahead but we want to take this opportunity to celebrate the region’s success in international trade and to recognise the efforts of the individuals who are working so hard to achieve that success.

“By highlighting their achievements, I hope we can also encourage others to follow their example and we want to encourage as many companies and individuals to come forward and enter the awards.”

For details of how to enter the awards email enquiries@ukti.rito.co.uk or go to www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk/ukti/north_east.

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