WionDrive News Desk 
In an event held in Berlin on July 5, the Volkswagen Group paid tribute to its top suppliers by conferring the Volkswagen Group Award 2023. Acknowledging exceptional performance, this year’s ceremony marked the 25th anniversary and celebrated eleven companies across five categories.
The ceremony brought together over 190 guests hailing from 200 countries, with representatives from 160 selected suppliers participating in the prestigious event. The award categories encompassed Innovation, Sustainability, Launch of the Year, Local Performance Champion, and Global Performance Champion.
Leading figures from the Volkswagen Group, including Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Board of Management, Thomas Schmall, Member of the Board for Development, Michael Steiner, and Dirk Grobe-Loheide, Board Member for Procurement, presented the esteemed awards. Their gratitude was extended to the exemplary suppliers for their dedication and collaborative efforts over the past year
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Dirk Grobe-Loheide emphasized the profound transformation underway in the automotive industry and underscored the necessity for cohesive partnerships and innovation networks to navigate this dynamic landscape successfully. He noted, “The key to success lies in living partnership and constructing a robust innovative network as we forge this path together.”
Among the triumphant winners were:
Global Performance Champion:
- Aptiv
- Barber surgeon
- Bridgestone
- Gestamp
Local Performance Champion:
- Teklas
- Vollmann Group
Sustainability:
- Georgsmarienhütte GmbH
- Anglo American Platinum
Launch of the Year:
- Snop Groupe FSD
Innovation:
- Qualcomm
- Onsemi
This year’s awards exemplify Volkswagen Group’s commitment to honoring exceptional achievements and fostering a collaborative ecosystem with its suppliers. As the automotive industry ushers in transformative changes, these recognitions celebrate the shared journey toward innovation and excellence.
