2004 – Project of the Year Award, University Economic Development Association
This award recognized the Center for International Trade Development in Fresno for utilizing videoconferencing to host a virtual food tasting. The collaborative project brought together international food buyers with domestic sellers, without either party having to leave their respective countries. The award criteria included: program results, economic impact, and the use of innovative strategies in solving problems.

2002 – Hispanic Serving Institutions Fellows Program
Director, Candy Hansen, was selected to take part in this USDA-sponsored fellowship program. Her participation led to the establishment of many beneficial contacts on a national level, and opened the door to additional trade funding opportunities for Valley businesses, particularly in the agricultural export arena.

 2001 – President’s E-Star Award, U.S. Department of Commerce
The President’s E-Star Award for Excellence in Exporting is the nation’s highest honor for achievement in the exporting field, and designates the Fresno Center for International Trade Development as one of the finest facilities of its type in the United States. The “E” Award for Export Services recognizes organizations, such as the Fresno CITD, that may not export directly, but assist or facilitate exporting efforts, and demonstrate substantial export volume increases over a four-year period of time.

1995; 1991 – Project of the Year Award, National Association of Management and Technical Assistance
Recognized for establishing the San Joaquin Valley International Trade Association.