The Peach State Goes Global

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced the recipients of the 2022 GLOBE Award. Managed by the Department’s International Trade team, this state-led awards program highlights Georgia companies that expanded sales to new international markets in the previous year. During calendar year 2021, the 25 GLOBE winners collectively exported to 70 countries.

“I am thrilled that so many of this year’s GLOBE winners are small businesses,” said Governor Brian P. Kemp. “Supporting small businesses and working with companies to bring opportunities to hardworking Georgians around the state has been a key goal during my time in office. Congratulations to this year’s winners, and thank you for your contributions to our Peach State!”

The 2022 GLOBE Award winners come from across the State of Georgia, and 80% of this year’s winners are small businesses with fewer than 100 employees. The winners built successful market entry strategies demonstrating their commitment, determination, and willingness to leverage export resources. Eighty-four percent of the winners engaged with GDEcD for export assistance in the last two years.

“Georgia has continued to break trade and export records, and companies like our GLOBE award winners are the reason why,” said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “In the face of logistics and supply chain challenges, Georgia companies adapted, expanded, and succeeded beyond expectations. Congratulations to the 2022 GLOBE Award winners and the International Trade team for another fantastic year!”

Three outstanding companies were also named 2022 Exporters of the Year in the small, medium, and large company categories. Additionally, Universal VAT Services won a Global Grit Award for its notable determination and long-term commitment to export development through reinventing itself and identifying new, successful revenue streams.

Learn more about the 2022 exporters of the year here.