Wolfram Senger-Weiss Awarded the Grand Silver Decoration of Honor of the Republic of Austria
Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker Recognizes Contributions to Austria and International Leadership
Wolfram Senger-Weiss, Chairman of the Management Board of Gebrüder Weiss, has been awarded the Grand Silver Decoration of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria – one of the country’s highest national honors. The award was presented on April 9, 2026, by Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker during an official ceremony held in the western Austrian state of Vorarlberg.
In his remarks, Chancellor Stocker emphasized the international impact of Senger-Weiss’ leadership: “This distinction goes beyond recognizing entrepreneurial success. It also honors his global vision and his commitment beyond Austria’s borders – with the clear objective of creating prosperity and securing jobs in Austria for the long term.”
The Grand Silver Decoration of Honor is among Austria’s most prestigious state awards and is granted to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the nation across economic, social, or cultural fields.
Recipient of the VN Business Award
On the same evening, Senger-Weiss was also honored with the VN Business Award, presented by Vorarlberger Nachrichten, the leading regional newspaper in Vorarlberg, Austria. The award recognizes business leaders who combine entrepreneurial responsibility with vision, consistency, and strong values.
The jury highlighted Senger-Weiss’ entrepreneurial achievements, the company’s sustainable economic success, and its long-term commitment to its home region of Vorarlberg. This includes major investment in a new logistics and IT center in Wolfurt, Vorarlberg, further strengthening the region as a key logistics hub in Central Europe.
Accepting the award on behalf of the entire organization, Senger-Weiss stated: “This recognition reflects the collective efforts of our employees worldwide and affirms our consistent path – combining sustainable growth with a strong commitment to our roots.”
The awards were presented as part of the annual “Top 100” event organized by Vorarlberger Nachrichten, which brings together leading figures from business and politics across the region and honors excellence in multiple categories.
Gebrüder Weiss, a global freight forwarder with a core business of overland transport, air, and sea freight and logistics as well as supply chain management, is the world's oldest transport company with a history going back more than half a millennium. The family-run organization employs more than 8,600 people worldwide and boasts 180 company-owned locations. The business presence in North America includes headquarters in Chicago and offices in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Denver, El Paso, Houston, Laredo, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. The company has implemented a wide variety of environmental, economic, and social initiatives and is considered a pioneer in sustainable business practices. The company’s emphasis on superior customer service pairs customized solutions with a single point of contact to provide customers with focused, reliable, and economical solutions. www.gw-world.com/us
