OREANDA-NEWS. Alexey Mordashov, Chief Executive Officer of OAO Severstal, one of the world's leading steel and steel-related mining companies, has been named 'Industry Communicator of the Year' at the Steelie Awards-2014, held at the World Steel Association's annual conference.

The 'Industry Communicator of the Year' recognises the individual who has done the most to promote the global steel industry to the world at large, looking specifically at spokespeople who have addressed strategic issues in the global industry. The winners are voted for by the media.

Among those shortlisted for this category were Lakshmi Mittal, Chairman and Chief Executive officer of ArcelorMittal, Wolfgang Eder, Chairman of the Management Board of voestalpine AG, John Ferriola, Chairman and CEO of Nucor Corporation, Lejiang Xu, chairman of Baosteel Group, and Wang Xiao Qi, Chairman of China Iron and Steel Association.

"The Steelie Awards recognise member companies or individuals for their contribution to the steel industry over a one-year period in a series of categories impacting the steel industry. The areas covered range from communications, technology, and education to environment - all areas that are vital for the industry to remain sustainable… Congratulations to all the winners and their accomplishment", said Edwin Basson, Director General of Worldsteel.