The 1st Annual French-American Business Awards Pacific Northwest event was held Friday, May 15, 2015 at the Rainier Club.

Award categories for 2015 were Gastronomy and Wine, Innovation, and le Prix de l'Excellence. The awards were open to organizations of all sizes and business sectors; some awards were also open for individual nominations.

AND THE WINNERS ARE..

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Gastronomy and Wine Award: Recognized a company for the sustainable quality of its products, its unique approach and success in its industry.

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Winner: Michel Robert of Les Boulangers Associés

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Innovation Award: Recognized a company for a specific innovative service or product launched in 2010 or later, in any sector.

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Winner: Benaroya Research Institute, represented by Erik Wambre

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Le Prix de l'Excellence: Recognized an individual who has achieved outstanding business success and who demonstrates leadership in his/her support of the French-American community

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Winner: Karim El Naggar of Alstom Grid (Currently at General Electric)

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To learn more about the nominees and winners, click here.

Thank you to our Honors Selection Committees Philippe Battel, Jacques Boiroux, Bruno Botvinik, Pierre-Yves Clech, Jack A. Cowan, Aude Frevol, Susan L. Gates, Robert Harrahill, Lisa Maddry, Alan Merkle, Marc Onetto, Kris Patten, Aymeric Prieur, Bill Schallert, Louis Scott de Martinville & Linda Witt.