Mateus Leonardi has been awarded the prestigious William Zola Award for Community Excellence by MongoDB. This award recognizes an outstanding community contributor who embodies the legacy of William Zola, a lead technical services engineer at MongoDB who passed away in 2014. Mateus is known for his dynamic leadership and community advocacy, having led the launch and leadership of a new MongoDB User Group in Florianópolis/Santa Catarina, Brazil, and expanded his impact by becoming a MongoDB Community Creator. He has also volunteered as a subject matter expert for MongoDB certifications and was honored as a MongoDB Community Champion in 2024. Mateus views being a leader in the MongoDB community as a way to multiply knowledge and create a positive impact, and believes that true learning happens when we share experiences with others. The award comes with a cash prize and travel sponsorship to attend a regional MongoDB.local event.