DHL Atlas Awards: A Decade Promoting the Internationalization of Spanish Companies

The history of the DHL Atlas Awards The awards date back ten years, with the firm purpose of promoting and highlighting the importance of exports for the Spanish economy. Over the past decade, the awards have grown in prestige and participation, attracting an ever-increasing number of companies seeking recognition for their internationalization strategy. Each year's entries demonstrate the growing interest and relevance these awards have acquired in the business world.

 

One of the fundamental pillars of its prestige lies in the excellence of the members of its juryThis committee is composed of prominent figures from the economic, business, and institutional spheres, ensuring independence and rigor in the evaluation of candidates.

 

For the next edition, the jury is composed of: María Amparo López Senovilla (Secretary of State for Trade) as Honorary President of the Jury; Nicolás Mouze (DHL Express); Pablo López (Forum of Renowned Spanish Brands); Margarita Ramón (ICEX Spain); César Tello (General Manager of Adigital); Julián López Arenas (Chamber of Commerce); Beatriz Reguero Naredo (Director of the State Account Area at Cesce); and María Carrasco Linares (Exporters Club).

 

How to Participate and Schedule of the 10th Edition

 

The tenth edition of the DHL Atlas Export Awards It is already up and running, opening its doors to all SMEs established in Spanish territory who carry out exports. Participation is simple and is done exclusively through the registration form available on their platform. The deadline for submitting applications is July 25, 2025 at 23:59 p.m..

 

EIn this edition, excellence will be recognized in four different categories: Export Grand Prize, Most Innovative Export Award, Most Sustainable Export Award and the Export Award through e-Commerce.

 

Although there is no direct cash prize, the 10th edition of the DHL Atlas Grand Prize for Export offers invaluable value: the winning company will have the opportunity to participate in a foreign trade missionThis mission will be organized by a Chamber of Commerce, to be mutually agreed upon by DHL Express and the winning company, representing a fundamental strategic boost for its international expansion. Additionally, all winning companies will benefit from a wide dissemination of its name, logo and main activity in prominent economic media, as well as on the websites of DHL and partner companies, ensuring significant visibility.

 

The culmination of this tenth edition will be the award ceremony, which will take place on 20th October 2025, an event that promises to be, once again, a key meeting point for the Spanish export sector.

 

 

 

Winners of Previous Editions: A Tour of Spanish Exports

 

Below is a summary of the winners from all previous editions of the DHL Atlas Awards, a reflection of the diversity and success of Spanish exports. The winners of the 2023 edition, the ninth Atlas Awards, were:

 

• 2023 Edition (Ninth Edition)

  • Atlas Export Grand Prize: Salto SystemsThis award recognizes its significant international presence and strong export business, highlighting its innovation in access control technology and its solid ESG policies.
  • Most Innovative Export Award: Marsi BionicsThey were recognized for their significant international reach and their determined commitment to an innovative and technological sector, also led by female talent. Marsi Bionics is a benchmark in Spanish robotics, holding eight patents and developing the world's first children's exoskeleton.
  • Sustainable Export Award: GirbauThis recognition is awarded for its firm sustainability strategy, which has reduced its CO2 emissions by almost 30%. Its sustainable business model in textile processing has transformed the global laundry market.
  • E-commerce Export Award: decant itAwarded for its remarkable international growth through e-commerce, as well as for its contribution to the internationalization and development of Spanish wine-producing regions, acting as a true ambassador for the Spain brand.

 

Summary of the winners from previous editions:

 

• 2022 edition

  • Atlas Export Grand Prize: Arteche
  • Most Innovative Export Award: Kunak
  • Sustainable Export Award: single
  • E-commerce Export Award: bigbuy

• 2021 edition

  • Atlas Export Grand Prize: AJL Ophthalmic
  • Most Innovative Export Award: Zayer
  • Sustainable Export Award: Garcia de la Cruz oils
  • E-commerce Export Award: Futbolemotion

• 2020 edition

  • Atlas Export Grand Prize: AUSA
  • Most Innovative Export Award: Wallbox
  • Sustainable Export Award: Sips
  • E-commerce Export Award: Original Gift

• 2019 edition

  • Exporting SME: Tecnicalde SL
  • Large Exporting Company: Puig Group

• 2018 edition

  • Atlas Export Grand Prize: ORBEA
  • Accesit to Export + Innovative: Moron Group
  • Export Accesit + Sustainable: Nutritional Agrolaboratories
  • Export Access through E-commerce: We Are Knitters

• 2017 edition

  • Atlas Export Grand Prize: IDAI NATURE
  • Accesit to Export + Innovative: INGETEAM
  • Export Accesit + Sustainable: TERNUA GROUP
  • Export Access through E-commerce: FUNIDELIA

• 2016 edition

  • Atlas Export Grand Prize: GECI GROUP
  • Accesit to Export + Innovative: MAGAPOR
  • Export Accesit + Sustainable: GARNICA
  • Export Access through E-commerce: PISAMONAS

• 2015 edition

  • Atlas Export Grand Prize: CERTEST BIOTECH
  • Accesit to Export + Innovative: AGQ LABS
  • Export Accesit + Sustainable: XTRAICE

• 2014 edition

  • Atlas Export Grand Prize: Libelium
  • Accesit to Export + Innovative: GTD
  • Export Accesit + Sustainable: Idai Nature

 

The success of these awards not only highlights leading companies but also serves as inspiration for many others considering the international leap. They are a testament to the fact that, with strategic vision and a trusted logistics partner like DHL Express, Spanish companies can conquer any global market.