FuelCon was selected for the award about 50 other companies who were considered. The presentation of the award was made in the presence of Dr. Klaus von Dohnanyi, former German federal minister of science and technology. The award honours unique and innovative business models, which contributed to exceptional business performance, launch of innovative products and companies growth. The name of the award is a dedication to Prof. Hugo Junkers (February 3rd, 1859 - February 3rd,1935). Prof. Junkers was an innovative German engineer, as his many patents in varied areas show. The name Junkers is mainly known in connection with aircrafts, especially the first all-metal aeroplane of the world.

"This award is the result of the combined effort from all of our staff members" Dr. Ingo Benecke said during the awarding ceremony. "We are fortunate at FuelCon to have employees with the inventive talent, and the courage and conviction to fulfil their responsibilities exceptionally well. We appreciate that the selection committee honoured our company with this award in recognition for our success in the worldwide marketing of our systems as well as our development as an innovative service provider in one of the most exciting technology fields. The fuel cell will be a critical part of our future energy supply and we are proud to serve the world as one of the leading R&D teams with our technology."