Z-Medica Corp. in Wallingford was honored by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Connecticut Department of Economic & Community Development for its success in creating international trade opportunities for Connecticut and utilizing best practices in exports. Pictured, from left, are: Ray Huey, CEO, Z-Medica Corp.; and Colleen Litkenhaus, U.S. deputy assistant secretary for domestic operations, U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service.