2025: Awards Categories

The Nominees for the 2025 Recircle Awards were announced in our Nominations Ceremony on January 20, 2025. Video highlights can be viewed immediately below and further down the page you can start voting for your chosen candidates.

Employee of the Year

An award to recognise an exceptional contribution by an employee of a company within the tyre retreading or recycling sector to further the cause of their company and the industry they work in, in terms of sustainability and contribution to the Circular Economy.

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The Voting Period for the 2025 Recircle Awards has now closed. You can find out the winners of the 2025 Recircle Awards at the upcoming Autopromotec in Bologna

The Nominations Period is now closed and the 2025 Recircle Awards Nominees Shortlist will be announced on January the 22nd.

Nominees

Federico Parmesan

OTR Technical Manager, Marangoni

Federico Parmesan is an OTR tyre technical manager who celebrates 30 years with Marangoni next year. He is described by his many nominees as being professional and competent, loyal, with exceptional technical knowledge and a willingness to offer excellent levels of customer support.

Giampaolo Brioschi

Central R&D Director, Marangoni

Very professional and engaged person, for many years in retreading business, supporting development of new products.

Jörg Taylor

Business Development Manager , Marangoni

Jörg Taylor is regional Business Development Manager for Marangoni. He is described by those who nominated him as a perfect tyre salesman, who does a lot for the company’s dealers and who has excellent knowledge about all kind of tyres – OTR, TBR, Industrial and car. He is also described as possessing a readiness and enthusiasm to share his knowledge and teach colleagues – “Innovative, technically strong and first league in terms of humanity”

Leonardo Oliveira

Sales Representative – Vipal USA

Leonardo Oliveira is the east coast area manager at Vipal Rubber branch in the United States and Canada. He is described by those who nominated him as one of the best sales people in the industry, taking great care in how he carries himself and the image of the company he works for.

Neil Bansal

Regional Vice President - Liberty Tire Recycling

Neil Bansal is responsible for Liberty Tire’s activities in British Columbia and Alberta, where he leads a team with a contagious approach, inspiring those around him. As a recognised expert in extended producer responsibility (EPR) in Canada and beyond—he is regularly consulted for his expertise in Canada. His collaborative spirit sets him apart; he works across the industry to tackle complex challenges while prioritising the public good and environmental health.

Previous Winner

Fabricio Nedeff (Vipal)

Fabricio Nedeff is Vipal Europe’s Commercial Manager and has been nominated for his important contribution to the development of the tyre retreading market in different parts of the world, such as: United States, Mexico, Middle East, Africa and Europe, acting with professionalism, ethics and commitment.