35 years recognising the social impact of leading companies, organisations and individuals
Since 1991, a wide range of organisations, companies and individuals have been recognised for their commitment to social transformation, socio-economic development, and the employee participation in business management.
Over the years, this distinction has been awarded to worker-owned companies, cooperatives, participatory businesses, social organisations, foundations, and individuals recognised for their leadership in promoting the social economy worldwide.
EVERY YEAR, THE JURY RECOGNISES:
- Leaders who actively promote the development of the Social Economy.
- Organisations with outstanding social and economic impact.
- Worker-owned and participatory companies with an innovative, responsible and sustainable management.
History of award-winning projects
Below, you can find the list of individuals and organisations awarded from 1991 to 2024:
- 2024 Sutargi S.A.L.
- 2023 Red Comparte
- 2022 Juan Antonio Pedreño
- 2021 Graeme Nuttall
- 2020 Josetxo Hernández
- 2019 SRC Holdings Corporation
- 2018 KL katealegaia S.L.L.
- 2017 Voestalpine
- 2016 FMD Carbide, S.A.L. / Gráficas Zamudio Printek, S.A.L.
- 2015 Antonio Polo de Salinas de Guaranda
- 2014 Orona (part of the Mondragon Corporation)
- 2013 Golder Associates
- 2012 José Luis Monzón and Heroslam, S.A.L.
- 2011 Tullis Russell
- 2010 Lantegi Batuak and Gureak
- 2009 Corey Rosen
- 2008 Rafael Calvo Ortega
- 2007 Actuar Famiempresa
- 2006 Autoescuela Lagunak, S.A.L.
- 2005 Formula Servizi
- 2004 Berohi, S.Coop.
- 2003 Fondo Ecuatoriano Populorum Progressio
- 2002 ONCE
- 2001 Fundación del Empresario Chihuahuense
- 2000 Irizar, S. Coop.
- 1999 Fundación Social de Bogotá
- 1998 Jose Espriu
- 1997 Utan Gränser
- 1996 Jose Mª Ormaetxea / Jesus Larrañaga
- 1995 United Airlines
- 1994 Universidad de Deusto
- 1993 Guivat Haviva
- 1992 Alfonso Gorroñogoitia
- 1991 Cicopa
Honorary Chairwoman
Dª. Sol Aguirre Arana
Chairwoman
Dª. Beatriz González Ciordia
President of Asle
Jury members
Dª. Aitziber Etzezarreta
Director of the Institute of Cooperative Law and Social Economy
D. Alejandro Martínez Charterina
University of Deusto
D. Iñaki Peña
Director of the Business Specialists Network
D. Jokin Diaz
Director of Social Economy of the Basque Government
Dª. Teresa Laespada
Provincial Councilor of Bizkaia for Employment, Social Cohesion and Equality
Trophy created by Agustín Ibarrola