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In view of the global health crisis, Fastmarkets moved online to announce the 2020 winners, but the excitement and anticipation surrounding the event were still palpable as hundreds of viewers signed on to participate in the virtual ceremony.
“We are pleased to recognize the exceptional work being done throughout the global steel supply chain to shine a spotlight on people and companies striving to improve. After all that search to be better, to become the best, lies at the heart of all successful businesses,” said Fastmarkets’ Alex Harrison, editorial and pricing director, metals and mining.
The 2020 awards attracted a record number of entrants. There were about 90 finalists from 71 companies in 23 categories, including new categories “that indicate the truly global reach of the industry and its supply chain, as well as categories that highlight innovation with key customers such as automakers and the commitment within companies to promote workplace diversity and inclusion critical to long-term success,” Harrison said.
In addition to the Fastmarkets Global Awards for Steel Excellence winners, John Ferriola, who recently retired as chairman and chief executive officer of Nucor Corp, was named Industry Advocate of the Year. In announcing the award, Philip K. Bell, president of the Steel Manufacturers Association, called Ferriola “a trusted thought leader for the US steel industry” as a key industry employee for more than 40 years.
The winners of the 11th annual Fastmarkets Global Awards for Steel Excellence are:
Nominations for the 12th annual Fastmarkets Global Awards for Steel Excellence will open in October 2020.