This award is presented annually to recognize the significant and valuable leadership and contributions of an individual or company active in the Merchants Exchange.
The recipient will have advanced the mission and goals of the Merchants Exchange and the intermodal transportation system in the Pacific Northwest region.
Criteria for Selection
Responsibility
Initiative
Leadership
Achievement
To nominate a Merchants Exchange member you think fits these criteria please fill out the online form below including an essay or letter outlining how the nominee fits the characteristics.
The Merchants Exchange Executive & Management Committee will make the final judgement in the selection of a recipient of this award. Only one award is presented per year.
Nominee has to be employed by a company that is a member of the Merchants Exchange in good standing.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINEES
Due September 30, 2020
Download >> Excellence Award Nomination Form
Previous Winners:
2018: Kim Aeby, (retired) Louis Dreyfus Company
2017: Rob Rich, Vice President, Shaver Transportation
2016: Amer Badawi, Vice President, Columbia Grain
2015: Arnie Schaufler, Vice President (retired), LD Commodities Portland LLC
Award Presentation
We will be presenting our 2020 Excellence Award at an upcoming event. Due to COVID-19 the presentation may occur virtually.