The International Business of the Year Award recognizes companies that demonstrate excellence in international trade and contribute to the growth of the Savannah region’s global economy.
Given annually, the award recognizes companies that excel in international trade and acknowledges the importance of trade to the region’s economy. This award is presented to encourage and recognize exemplary corporate leadership for international business or trade that advances relations between the U.S. and other nations as well as creates quality jobs in the region.
2026 WTCSav International Business of the Year
Ardry Trading Company
Ardry Trading Company in Effingham County was named the 2026 International Business of the Year in recognition of its outstanding contributions to international trade and its impact on the regional economy, its leadership in international trade and contributions to economic growth in Southeast Georgia.
Past Recipients
Explore previous International Business of the Year recipients and learn how these companies have helped strengthen Savannah’s position in the global marketplace.
- Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (2025)
- Brunswick Cellulose (2024)
- International Paper (2023)
- Anatolia Tile + Stone (2022)
- Dorel Home Furnishings (2021)
- Brodie International (2020)
- Koyo Bearings North America (2019)
- DIRTT Environmental Solutions (2018)
- D.J. Powers (2017)
- Savannah Bee Company (2016)
- Alcoa Forgings and Extrusions (2015)
- Gulfstream Aerospace (2014)
- SNF (2013)
- JCB (2012)