In the photo, WEG's New Energy Resources Director, João Paulo Gualberto da Silva (right), receives the award on behalf of the WEG`s CEO.

WEG´s CEO, Harry Schmelzer Jr., was one of the 2017 winners of the 100 Most Contributing Leaders Award in energy for businessmen category, which was promoted by Media Group.
 

The award honors executives, businessmen, and leaders who have stood out in different areas of the Brazilian energy sector during the last year.The 100 Most Contributing leaders in Energy, which had its first edition held in 2016, has already consolidated itself as one of the main events in the energy sector.

In total, there are 20 categories that cover the entire chain, such as Public Leaders, Institutions from different sectors, Innovation, People and Management, among others.The award ceremony took place on December 11th in the city of São Paulo and was attended by WEG's New Energy Resources Director, João Paulo Gualberto da Silva.