This gala reception is dedicated to recognizing the global achievement of the Greater Philadelphia region and to celebrate local business leaders who have made a significant contribution to regional and national economic growth through international trade. The event is in keeping with World Trade Centers Day, a worldwide celebration of the contributions to peace and prosperity made by World Trade Centers across the globe.
2019
17th Annual World Trade Centers Day Awards and Celebration
May 15, 2019 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Fairmount Water Works
May 15, 2019 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Fairmount Water Works
Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievment
Walt D'Alessio
Walt D'Alessio
Global Business Leadership Award
Rastelli Global
Rastelli Global
Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship Global Excellence Award
Phenom People
Phenom People
Member Company of the Year
Sandmeyer Steel Company
Sandmeyer Steel Company
2018
16th Annual World Trade Centers Day Awards and Celebration
May 3, 2019 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
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May 3, 2019 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
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Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievment
Chemtech International
Chemtech International
Global Business Leadership Award
Michael, Thomas Jr. and Leo Holt of Holt Logistics Corp.
Michael, Thomas Jr. and Leo Holt of Holt Logistics Corp.
Member Company of the Year: NJ
TD Bank, N.A.
TD Bank, N.A.
Member Company of the Year: PA
VideoRay LLC
VideoRay LLC
2017
15th Annual World Trade Centers Day Awards and Celebration
May 11, 2017 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
National Constitution Center
May 11, 2017 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
National Constitution Center
Global Business Leadership Award
Dan Fitzpatrick of Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware
Dan Fitzpatrick of Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware
Member Company of the Year: NJ
Destination Maternity Corporation
Destination Maternity Corporation
Member Company of the Year: PA
DFT, Inc.
DFT, Inc.
2016
14th Annual World Trade Centers Day Awards and Celebration
May 4, 2016 |6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Independence Seaport Museum
May 4, 2016 |6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Independence Seaport Museum
Global Business Leadership Award
Jerry Sweeney of Brandywine Realty Trust
Jerry Sweeney of Brandywine Realty Trust
Member Company of the Year: NJ
Sunhillo Corporation
Sunhillo Corporation
Member Company of the Year: PA
Bradford White Corporation
Bradford White Corporation
2015
13th Annual World Trade Centers Day Awards and Celebration
May 7, 2015 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Franklin Institute
May 7, 2015 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Franklin Institute
Global Business Leadership Award
Philip Rinaldi of Philadelphia Energy Solutions
Company of the Year: NJ
F. W. Winter Inc. and Co.
Member Company of the Year: PA
Lasko Products, Inc.
Philip Rinaldi of Philadelphia Energy Solutions
Company of the Year: NJ
F. W. Winter Inc. and Co.
Member Company of the Year: PA
Lasko Products, Inc.
2014
12th Annual World Trade Centers Day Awards and Celebration
May 8, 2014 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Philadelphia Museum of Art
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May 8, 2014 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Global Business Leadership Award
William Hunt of AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation
Member Company of the Year: NJ
The Jet Pulverizer Company
Member Company of the Year: PA
Valtech Corporation
William Hunt of AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation
Member Company of the Year: NJ
The Jet Pulverizer Company
Member Company of the Year: PA
Valtech Corporation
2013
11th Annual World Trade Centers Day Awards and Celebration
May 16, 2013 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
VIE
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May 16, 2013 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
VIE
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Global Business Leadership Award
Greg Bentley of Bentley Systems, Inc.
Member Company of the Year: NJ
Epicore BioNetworks, Inc.
Member Company of the Year: PA
K’NEX Brands, L.P.
Greg Bentley of Bentley Systems, Inc.
Member Company of the Year: NJ
Epicore BioNetworks, Inc.
Member Company of the Year: PA
K’NEX Brands, L.P.
2012
10th Annual World Trade Centers Day Awards and Celebration
May 17, 2012 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hyatt at the Bellevue
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May 17, 2012 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hyatt at the Bellevue
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Global Business Leadership Award
The Honorable Thomas W. Corbett
Member Company of the Year: NJ
SEA BOX, Inc.
Member Company of the Year: PA
White and Williams LLP
The Honorable Thomas W. Corbett
Member Company of the Year: NJ
SEA BOX, Inc.
Member Company of the Year: PA
White and Williams LLP
