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Governor’s Exporter of the Year

The award program recognizes Kansas companies committed to expanding sales in international markets and showcases those exporters to other Kansas companies seeking similar success. For more than 30 years, the state of Kansas has recognized exceptional export performance by presenting the Governor’s Exporter of the Year award to one Kansas company selected by the Kansas Department of Commerce in conjunction with the Kansas International Trade Coordinating Council (KITCC).

2026 Governor’s Exporter of the Year

The 2026 Governor’s Exporter of the Year winner, NorthWind Technical Services, delivers advanced automation and control solutions to manufacturing facilities worldwide. Their team of engineers, programmers, and technicians combines deep process knowledge with system design expertise to optimize operations. What founders Mike and Marlene Bosworth began in their home just outside Sabetha in 1997 now has facilities in Sabetha, Lenexa and Costa Rica.

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Past Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award Winners

2026: Northwind Technical Services
2025: GeoProbe
2024: KSi
2023: Tank Connection
2022: Textron Aviation
2021: Black & Veatch
2020: Creekstone Farms Premium Beef
2019: Pinnacle Technology
2018: Schroer Manufacturing Company (Shor-Line)
2017: Lee Aerospace
2016: GT Manufacturing, Inc.
2015: Vektek, Inc.
2014: Kansas Aviation of Independence
2013: Excel Industries Inc.
2012: PITSCO, Inc.
2011: Bio-Microbics Inc.
2010: Osborne Industries
2009: Cereal Ingredients Inc.
2008: Salina Vortex Corporation
2007: The Bradbury Group
2006: Great Plains Manufacturing Inc.
2005: BG Products Inc.
2004: Tramco Inc.
2003: American Crane and Tractor Parts Inc.
2002: Butler National Corporation
2001: Landoll Corporation
2000: Innovative Material Systems
1999: Cobalt Boats
1998: Glendo Corporation
1997: Pioneer Balloon Company
1996: Roto-Mix Inc.
1995: Hill’s Pet Nutrition Inc.
1994: Kreonite
1993: Interconnect Devices Inc.
1992: Peabody Tectank Inc.
1991: Didde Web Press Corporation
1990: M-E-C Company
1989: Wenger Manufacturing Inc.
April Chiang

Assistant Director of Export Promotion

(785) 213-7545[email protected]

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