The deadline for nominees is one week away to win this year's award memorializing Tom Camerlo, a dairy exports visionary and former USDEC chairman.

Dairy Foods magazine and the U.S. Dairy Export Council are teaming up again to choose and honor the 2021 Tom Camerlo Exporter of the Year. The deadline for nominations is Aug. 16.

In its 16th year, the award is sponsored by USDEC in honor of Camerlo, a visionary Colorado dairy farmer and former USDEC chairman who died in 2009.

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The award is presented by Dairy Foods for a dairy supplier that meets the following criteria:

Exemplifies leadership in advancing U.S. dairy exports
Demonstrates a strong commitment to export market development
Makes exports an integral part of its overall growth strategy

The winner will receive the award at the next USDEC membership meeting, scheduled for Oct. 19 in Chicago.

Nominate yourself or someone else

Exporters may nominate themselves, or other companies. In addition, suppliers, consultants, association executives and others allied with the dairy industry may submit nominations.

Submit nominations here or by clicking the red button. There is no cost.

Marketing and other benefits

Winners benefit from:

A tribute in front of industry leaders at USDEC's meeting
A handsome trophy to display at the office
A video by Dairy Foods magazine
An article in Dairy Foods magazine
An article in The U.S. Dairy Exporter Blog
A news release announcing the winner

In short, being named Exporter of the Year is a marketing opportunity to communicate exporting success to customers, employees, media, government officials and the general public.

Past winners

To date, 15 dairy processors have been named Exporter of the Year, including:

Proliant Dairy Ingredients (2020)
BelGioioso Cheese Inc. (2019)
Milk Specialties Global (2018)
Sartori (2017)
Swiss Valley Farms (2016)
California Dairies Inc. (2015)
Dairy Farmers of America (2014)
Agri-Mark (2013)
Glanbia (2012)
Leprino Foods (2011)
United Dairymen of Arizona (2010)
Hilmar Cheese (2009)
Schreiber Foods (2008)
Darigold (2007)
Davisco Foods (2006)

Go here to read articles on past winners and learn more about the award.

Once again, submit nominations here.

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