The award is given to Volkswagen suppliers to recognize those that demonstrate product quality, development competence, sustainability and professional project management. 

Nucor chairman and chief executive John Ferriola accepted the award on behalf of Nucor during a ceremony in June. 

"It shows that our strategy for long-term growth in the automotive steel market and producing higher-value products is working,” Ferriola said in a statement. 

"This award recognizes the tremendous work Nucor teammates have done to produce high-quality products that meet the demanding standards of the automotive industry, and validates our long-held belief that Nucor can provide the very best materials for this strategic market."