West Virginia E-Award Winner
Please join us in congratulating FCX Systems, Inc. of Morgantown, WV as the most recent (1999) West Virginia recipient of the Presidential "E" Award for export service!

About the "E" Award

The President's "E" Award for Excellence in Exporting was created in 1961 by Presidential Executive Order as the nation's highest and most prestigious award to honor U.S. exporters. U.S. Firms are recognized for their competitive achievements in world markets and for their commitment in increasing U.S. exports abroad. The "E" Award is presented to qualified companies who have demonstrated excellence in exporting as follows:

1. Show evidence of a substantial increase in volume of exports over a four year period.
2. Demonstrate breakthroughs in especially competitive markets, introduction of new products into U.S. export trade, or the opening of a new market.
3. Show evidence of overcoming exporting problems.
4. Detail an effective international marketing program.
5. Exports constitute a significant portion of total product sales and/or are materially in excess of the industry average.

If you are a manufacturer or service provider that has grown your export sales in the past 4 years - why not apply?

• The "E" Award for Export Service is given to organizations that assist or facilitate exports by providing financing, consultation services, and market promotion to exporting firms.
• The "President's "E Star" Award can be given to companies that have won the "E" Award and demonstrate continued export expansion for three additional years.

If you are interested in applying for an "E" Award, please contact your local U.S. Commercial Service Director at office.charleston@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .