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Honors and Achievements
This section outlines all the awards, achievements and accolades received by Abengoa and its business groups in 2009.
Abengoa
Management UÊ 2009 Best Business Person of Andalusia Award granted to Felipe Benjumea Llorente by Dossier Empresarial UÊ 2007 Medal of Scientific Merit awarded to Felipe Benjumea Llorente in 2009 by the Spanish Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (Ciemat) UÊ Amando Sánchez Falcón, Abengoa’s Finance Director, singled out as one of the 100 Best Finance Officers of 2009 by Actualidad Económica and KPMG
Social Work UÊ Corporate Social Responsibility Award granted to Abengoa by Dossier Empresarial
Corporate Social Responsibility Prize awarded to Abengoa
Communications UÊ 2009 Vía Crucis Award granted to Abengoa by the General Board of the Apia business federation 212 InformeAnnual ReportAnual 2009 HonorsPremios andy Reconocimientos Achievements
Abengoa Bioenergy
Environment UÊ The magazine “Jornal Cana” awarded Abengoa Bioenergy the Mastercana Social award in recognition of its leadership in the field of sustainability UÊ Bioenergy Company of the Year Award handed to Abengoa Bioenergy Corporation by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) for its sustainable and profitable production of biofuels
Social Work UÊ Greater St. Louis Top 50 accolade awarded to Abengoa Bioenergy Corporation by the Regional Chamber of St Louis for its contribution to the region UÊ Agriculture Award granted to Abengoa Bioenergy of Nebraska by the Ravenna Chamber of Commerce in recognition of its contribution to the local population UÊ iV>Ê->viÌÞÊ ÝViiViÊ>Ü>À`Ê}À>Ìi`ÊÌÊLi}>Ê iiÀ}ÞÊLÞÊ -8Ê Transportation, one of the leading North American transportation companies, for the company’s commitment to automobile maintenance and safety
Greater SL Top 50 Prize awarded to Abengoa Bioenergy Corporation 213 InformeAnnual ReportAnual 2009 HonorsPremios andy Reconocimientos Achievements
Abengoa Solar
Social Work UÊ Industrial recognition for Abengoa Solar’s contribution to the economic development of the County of Denver, granted by the Denver Office of Economic Development
Befesa
Management UÊ Best Supplier Award granted to Befesa by Laboratorios Lilly for the company’s quality and commitment UÊ Global Water Award granted to Befesa Agua by Global Water Intelligence (GWI) for its status as desalination company of the year
Best A Supplier Prize awarded to Befesa
Telvent
Management UÊ Computer Award handed to Telvent for the success of its initiatives in 2009 UÊ Official recognition for Telvent as one of the world’s 100 fastest growing companies, according to Fortune figures UÊ /iÛiÌÊÃÌi`ÊÊÌ iÊ - +Ê" 8ÁÊ i>Ê `}iÁÊ->ÀÌÊÀ`ÊvÀ>ÃÌÀÕVÌÕÀiÊ (QGRD) index 214 InformeAnnual ReportAnual 2009 HonorsPremios andy Reconocimientos Achievements
UÊ Telvent awarded the highest international quality standard under standard UNE-ISO/ IEC 27001:2005 for information system security UÊ Rain forecasting award granted to Telvent by the ForecastWatch.com ranking
Computer Gold Prize awarded to Telvent
Environment UÊ “Muévete Verde” Award handed to Telvent by Madrid’s Fundación Movilidad UÊ Telvent featured on the list of the Sustainable 20 Business ranking’s “The World’s Top Sustainable Business Stock”
Go Green Prize awarded to Telvent 215 InformeAnnual ReportAnual 2009 HonorsPremios andy Reconocimientos Achievements
Communications UÊ Eddie and Ozzie awards granted to Telvent for excellence in magazine editorial content and design UÊ The American Agricultural Editors’ Association (AAEA) awarded Telvent 39 different accolades
Management
Ámbito de Gestión
UÊ National Quality Award granted to Teyma Construcción by the Latin American Summit of Heads of State and Government, for its leadership in the Uruguayan construction industry UÊ 2009 Latin American Quality Award granted to Teyma by Fundación Iberoamericana para la Gestión de la Calidad (Fundibeq) UÊ Three statuettes awarded to Teyma by AENOR at the Andalusian Summit on Innovation for its various certificates in management systems UÊ Official recognition by the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (Mexican Federal Electricity Commission) for Abengoa México’s involvement in the construction of electrical energy projects UÊ Be Inspired 2009 award handed to Energoprojekt Gliwice (EPG) by Bentley, a company involved in the verification of applications that help engineers. The award was in recognition of the company’s design of the second solar thermal tower PS20 plant UÊ Africa Power Forum award granted to Abener by the Africa Power Forum for its contribution to developing energy in Africa through its hybrid power plants in Algeria and Morocco UÊ Aster Award granted to Abener by ESIC University
Latin American Quality Prize awarded to Teyma 216 InformeAnnual ReportAnual 2009 HonorsPremios andy Reconocimientos Achievements
Aster Prize awarded to Abener
Environment UÊ Energy Excellence Award granted to Inabensa by General Electric UÊ GEI-1 recognition for Abengoa México from the Mexican government for the company’s commitment to combating climate change UÊ ASICA Award granted to Abener by the Asociación de Ingenieros Consultores de Andalucía for its PS20 solar power plant project UÊ CSP Today Award granted to Abener by CSP Today for its engineering prowess at the Thermoelectric Concentrating Solar Power Summit
Social Work UÊ Best Solidarity Business Award granted to Teyma by the Foro Ecuménico UÊ Teyma recognized for its CSR initiatives through its inclusion on the VII National Corporate Social Responsibility Index
National Corporate Social Responsibility Prize awarded to Teyma