The president of Cotrijal and creator of Expodireto Cotrijal, Nei César Manica, received a Special Tribute on Wednesday, November 12, at the Prêmio Líderes do Brasil 2025 – RS Edition, one of the country's main multisectoral awards. The tribute recognizes the 25-year trajectory of the fair and the event's impact on the economy and agribusiness in Rio Grande do Sul. The distinction was presented in a ceremony held at the Caldeira Institute in Porto Alegre.