Once again the time has come to selcect the nominee candidates for the American Chamber of Commerce’s  2019 Transatlantic Company of the Year. A prestigious award presented in collaboration with the American Danish Business Council.

About the Award
The Transatlantic Company of the Year recognizes the important contributions and positive impact of Danish companies investing in the United States. The award is presented annually in order to highlight the importance of the economic ties between the United States and Denmark and to celebrate business excellence by a Danish company in arguably the most competitive market in the world.

Criteria
The Transatlantic Company of the Year is awarded to a registered Danish company invested in the U.S. that has demonstrated significant achievements within the United States, in one or more of the following areas:

• Growth: Relative growth in turnover, employees or profitability in USA
• Investment: Significant investments in R&D, new facilities or acquisitions in USA
• Partnerships: Strategic partnerships in USA, with organizations, companies or government agencies
• Innovation: Development/implementation of an innovative solution in USA
• CSR/Sustainability: CSR programs in the USA & how they increase overall sustainability

Previous winners include:
Siteimprove (2018), Vestas (2017), Sitecore (2016)
Gehl Architects (2015), Lundbeck (2014), Terma (2013)
Novozymes (2012), Grundfos (2011) and Novo Nordisk (2010)

The Jury
In order to ensure complete impartiality in the selection process, we have appointed an independent jury of distinguished business leaders to evaluate the applications and select the winner. Jury members include:

• Jørgen Bardenfleth, Chairman, Lyngsoe Systems et al.
• Sanna Suvanto-Harsaae, Chairman of the Board (Bo Concept, TCM, etc.)
• Jury Member #3: TBC