On November 5, 2024, the award ceremony for the 2024 International Magnesium Science & Technology Awards was held in Chongqing, China. Professor Jianxin Zou from the Hydrogen Science Center at Shanghai Jiao Tong University was honored with the prestigious "Person of the Year" award for his outstanding contributions to magnesium-based energy materials. The International Magnesium Science & Technology Awards, established by the International Magnesium Association, the Journal of Magnesium Alloys, and organizations such as the Cai Xin Foundation, are presented annually and recognize achievements in several categories, including Person of the Year, Youth of the Year, Excellent Paper of the Year, Excellent Thesis of the Year, Standard of the Year, Innovative Process Award, Innovative Product Award, and Special Innovation Contribution Award.