Fairbanks, Alaska - October 2024 – Trident Seafoods received the prestigious Rita Sholton Large Business of the Year Award at the Alaska Chamber of Commerce 2024 Alaska Business Summit, recognizing the company's dedication to supporting Alaska’s communities and economy. The award honors businesses that demonstrate strong leadership, ethical practices and show consistent community involvement in Alaska.
"Over the years I’ve witnessed firsthand the company’s commitment to Alaska," said Lynden Chairman Jim Jansen. "As they’ve grown from a small business to a company with 12 shore plants and facilities across Alaska, they have remained true to their company values to care for each other, pursue excellence, and do the right thing."
Founded more than 50 years ago, Trident Seafoods has grown into one of Alaska’s largest private employers, with more than 6,000 employees and partnerships with more than 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers each year. Trident is a major economic driver in Alaska - especially in coastal communities where the company’s operations are a critical part of economic certainty for fishing families.
Pictured: Trident Seafoods CEO Joe Bundrant (center) accepts Alaska Chamber Rita Sholton Large Business of the Year Award from Scott Habberstad (left) of Alaska Airlines and Kati Capozzi (right) of Alaska Chamber.
Trident's dedication to Alaska goes far beyond economic contributions. The company is deeply committed to the long-term sustainability of the region, actively supporting research for sustainable fisheries, closing the skilled trades gap, and participating in the SeaShare program. Thanks to this program, Trident has donated more than 32 million servings of nutrient-dense seafood to food banks nationwide over the past 30 years.
“In addition to supporting Alaska communities through its operations, Trident is giving back to its communities in other ways. Trident partners with Community Development Quota entities through harvest agreements, custom processing arraignments and support for local community Fisheries,” said Scott Habberstad, the Director of Sales and Community Marketing at Alaska Airlines. “These programs provide extensive support and benefits to Western Alaska communities. The company provides hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to support research programs for sustainable fisheries.”
By investing in workforce development and infrastructure, we're ensuring that Trident remains anchored in Alaska...
Investing in Alaska’s workforce is also a priority for Trident. In partnership with the Alaska Vocational Technical Center in Seward, the company has developed a comprehensive two-year training program, followed by a two-year employment commitment, to help build long-term careers in the industry.
“By investing in workforce development and infrastructure, we’re ensuring that Trident remains anchored in Alaska and that the state’s fishing industry stays strong and sustainable for generations to come,” said Trident Seafood CEO Joe Bundrant. “Our commitment to creating opportunities for Alaskans and supporting the state’s vital seafood industry is at the heart of everything we do.”
Trident Seafoods' recognition as the Rita Sholton Large Business of the Year Award reinforces the company’s strong commitment to Alaska’s people, economy, and environment. The company remains focused on supporting Alaska’s future and making sure the state’s seafood industry continues to be sustainable by giving millions of dollars back to the local communities, creating jobs and investing in ecological practices to protect Alaska’s natural resources for generations to come.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Alexis Telfer (Trident Seafoods, Corporate Communications) atelfer@tridentseafoods.com
About Trident Seafoods
Trident Seafoods is North America's largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with global operations in six countries and serves customers in almost 60 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington (USA), Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide.
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