New Edition of the Rosa Maria Garriga Awards: Women for the Future

30 January 2024

The call for applications for the Rosa Maria Garriga Awards, Women for the Future, is now open. This recognition aims to reward women’s entrepreneurial initiative and their professional effort.

Requirements

To apply for the award, you must:
  • Have a company operating in Catalonia for more than one year
  • Not have been awarded in the previous edition

What is evaluated?

  • Innovation in the value proposition
  • Local roots
  • Impact on the environment
  • Economic viability
  • Sustainability of the company/project
  • Level of digitalization of the company/project

Award and Deadlines

The award includes recognition of the winning company through the statuette of the IV Edition of the Rosa Ma Garriga Awards, €500, and a free membership to Women for the Future for 1 year. The application deadline is February 17, 2024. For more information and assistance with the application process, please send an email to info@autoocupacio.org or call 93 490 88 60, or contact maria.losada@donespelfutur.com or call Dones pel Futur: 931 945 080

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