The 2nd National Spirit Achievers Award Ceremony was held on March 28, 2008 at the Beijing 798 Art Zone, brightening up Beijing in early spring. Mercedes-Benz, the co-founder of the Award Ceremony, also celebrated the first anniversary for the China launch of Mercedes-AMG, the high-performance vehicles of Mercedes-Benz. In only one year, Mercedes-AMG's exquisite craftsmanship, excellent quality and "One man, One engine" philosophy have captured countless consumers in China.
The Achievers Award honored ten young outstanding Chinese personalities, - Chen Qigang, Ding Lei, Gu Changwei, Fang Lijun, Feng Lun, Li Biao, Xu Bing, Wang Xiaoshuai, Wang Zhongjun, and Zhu Pei – all of whom thrived in areas as diverse as culture, arts and business, with an enthusiastic keenness for progress and innovation, triumphly embracing new challenges. The "Life Achievement Award" was sent to Leoh Ming Pei, one of famous architects in the world, as recognition on his contribution to the development of world architecture. "As one of the organizers, Mercedes-Benz takes the chance to encourage more Chinese youngsters to work hard and be optimistic and positive when facing challenges, to aspire to self-achievement, and to become an essential power for social development. This year's achievers are endowed with stern determination, enormous power and ingenious aspiration, being in complete harmony with what Mercedes-AMG stands for." said Mr. Klaus Maier, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz (China) Ltd.