Celebrating 25 Years of AAA Translation: A Journey of Language, Culture, and Connection
For a quarter of a century, AAA Translation has been bridging the gap between languages, cultures, and businesses worldwide. What started as a passion for breaking down communication barriers has grown into a trusted global partner for companies seeking expert translation, interpretation, and localization services.
As we celebrate 25 incredible years, we want to take you on a journey through our milestones - moments that have shaped who we are today. From navigating industry shifts to embracing cutting-edge technology, this blog will share the highlights of our story and the lessons we've learned along the way.
Join us as we reflect on past highlights:
1999
- Translated for Pope John Paul II during his visit to St. Louis.
2000
- German Language Communications was renamed to AAA Translation.
- Started translating sports related books for Meyer & Meyer Sports Germany – and we continue to do so. Books include learning & training sports such as soccer, football, baseball, skiing, running, yoga, Krav Maga, shooting, fencing, horseback riding, swimming, volleyball, hockey, Pilates, cross-country skiing.
2003
- AAA Translation provided multiple interpreters and technical equipment for an International Conference held at St. Louis Union Station. Vice President Cheney was in attendance, therefore the security was massive with sharpshooters all over the roof of Union Station.
2005
- AAA Translation was incorporated.
2006
- Susanne Evens, Founder & CEO of AAA Translation, becomes President of St. Louis – Stuttgart Sister Cities.
- Susanne Evens joins the board of the World Trade Center St. Louis.
- First AAA Translation ad in the Yellow Pages.
2007
- Translated the RCGA (St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association) Executive Summary into German.
2008
- Accomplished a large scale project translating into Urdu, Khmer, Hindi, Italian, Tagalog, Bengali, Korean, Malay, Taiwanese, Cantonese, Bahasa, Mandarin Chinese.
2009
- Susanne Evens is a featured speaker at the International Business Conference at the University of Missouri, St. Louis.
2010
- St. Louis Stuttgart Sister Cities 50th anniversary – Stuttgart Mayor threw out 1st Pitch at St. Louis Cardinals game, the game was 20 innings long and took 6 hours 53 minutes.
- Schlafly Brewery and Calwer Eck Stuttgart Brewery created an anniversary beer.
2011
- Translated the Team Manual for the American Pool Players Association.
2012
- Susanne Evens is a featured speaker at the Women in International Business, University of Missouri, St. Louis.
- Confidential translations accomplished for the Vatican.
2015
- AAA Translation is chosen as Arch Grants official translation and interpretation partner.
2016
- Susanne Evens is featured in the St. Louis Business Journal.
- AAA Translation becomes the thirteenth St. Louis Mosaic Project Ambassador Company.
- AAA Translation selected for a Grammy Nomination Audiobook Project.
2020
- AAA Translation Contributes to Healthcare Equity During Pandemic.
- St. Louis – Stuttgart Sister Cities Marks 60th Year Since Its First Partnership In Germany.
- Susanne Evens is featured in Authority Magazine as Living Proof of the American Dream.
2021
- Susanne Evens is an expert contributor to Welcome to the U.S.A. – You’re Hired by Betsy Cohen.
2024
- Susanne Evens featured on Audacy Podcast.
- Susanne Evens featured as a woman leader in Small Business Magazine.
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As we commemorate 25 years of bridging languages and cultures, we look forward to the future with the same passion and dedication that brought us here. AAA Translation remains committed to empowering businesses, fostering global connections, and breaking down communication barriers with excellence and innovation. Thank you to our clients, partners, and team members who have been part of this incredible journey; here’s to the next 25 years of culture and connection - no matter the language.