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Henry Cortes has been recognized with a 2026 Global Recognition Award for his exceptional leadership, as demonstrated through his role as Founder and CEO of Core Development Group, an energy contractor based in Mahwah, New Jersey. Cortes received perfect scores across all leadership categories and was specifically recognized for his achievements in vision and strategy implementation, ability to inspire and motivate others, ethical decision-making and integrity, and fostering innovation and creativity within the energy sector by offering engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services.
Core Development Group, founded in 2012 by Henry Cortes, has grown into a nationally ranked independent renewable energy contractor under Cortes’ leadership alongside his team. The company specializes in solar energy systems, battery storage, microgrid solutions, and electric infrastructure for commercial and industrial clients across North America and internationally. Cortes brings over 30 years of experience in the energy industry, which he has leveraged to drive the company’s expansion into renewable energy markets.
Vision That Drives Success
Henry Cortes’ recognition with a 2026 Global Recognition Award acknowledges his contributions to advancing renewable energy adoption through strategic business development and ethical leadership. His work at Core Development Group demonstrates how vision, integrity, and innovation can drive both business success and environmental impact. The company’s growth from its 2012 founding to becoming a nationally-ranked commercial energy contractor reflects Cortes’ effectiveness in translating industry expertise into tangible results.
About Global Recognition Awards
Global Recognition Awards is an international organization that recognizes exceptional companies and individuals who have significantly contributed to their industry.
Contact Information
Spokesperson: Alex Sterling
Name of Company: Global Recognition Awards
Website: https://globalrecognitionawards.org/
Email Address: [email protected]
About Core Development Group
Core Development Group is a trusted and agile independent U.S. company that designs and constructs renewable clean energy projects and offers related consulting services to companies in the U.S. and abroad. The nationally ranked company helps organizations of all types and sizes transition to clean, renewable energy with solar energy, battery storage, microgrids, and EV charging installations. Core Development Group also partners with other leading companies in the renewable energy industry to provide world-class engineering design, procurement, construction, and quality assurance construction management consulting services. Core Development Group is headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey. See more at coredevusa.com.
