2024 Fundación MAPFRE Social Outreach Awards
We recognize the work of individuals and organizations that make our society a better place
There are many people who dedicate their lives to helping others. With generosity as their watchword, they work, interact and live with the conviction that only together can we make our society more supportive and inclusive. Our Social Outreach Awards were set up to recognize their efforts and their crucial role in making this world a better place.
In this new edition of our Social Outreach Awards, we are once again highlighting the work of these individuals and organizations who, through their dedication to others in the scientific, cultural and social fields, make our society a fairer place.
The total prize money is 160,000 euros and our awards will be presented on Tuesday, 8 October, at a ceremony presided over by H.M. Queen Sofía, to be held in Casino de Madrid.
Meet the 2024 award winners.
José Manuel Martínez Martínez Lifetime Achievement Award
Theater, film and opera actress, stage director and Honorary Member of the Academy of Performing Arts of Spain, Núria Espert is one of the most influential and respected figures on the theater scene both in Spain and internationally. An Honorary Member of the Academy of Performing Arts of Spain, her career is defined by courage and risk, aspects that have always gone hand in hand with her continued success over the years.
The panel wanted to recognize Núria Espert not only for her extraordinary artistic career, but also for her unwavering dedication to art and her commitment to humanitarian causes. Throughout her career, she has left a legacy that transcends the stage, helping build a freer, fairer and more humane society.
Award for the Project or Initiative with the Best Social Impact
Moda re- is a social initiative cooperative (non-profit) supported by Cáritas that transforms the management of used clothing into an opportunity for social and environmental change. From the collection of garments to their recycling, donation and sale, this project has three main goals: to generate social and sustainable employment, ensure the ethical destination of the clothes, and promote social and supportive economy by opening second-hand stores.
Our panel has recognized Moda re- for its commitment to sustainability and inclusion. Innovative in the digitalization of its container network and with a pioneering mobile store “Moda re- en route”, this cooperative has managed to create jobs for 1,400 people and has achieved significant savings in terms of CO2 emissions and water.
Award for the Entity with the Best Track Record in Social Causes
Each year Special Olympics enables 5 million people with intellectual disabilities in 177 countries to have access to sports through 227 programs and the collaboration of the world’s largest volunteer workforce. Every two years, it also organizes the Special Olympics World Games (winter and summer Olympics, alternating each year) in which more than 7,000 athletes from all over the world take part.
For its ability to transform lives and shatter stereotypes, this organization has been awarded our Award for the Entity with the Best Track Record in Social Causes, in recognition of its transformative work.
Award to the Best Initiative in the Agricultural Sector
Through our biennial Award for the Best Initiative in the Agricultural and Livestock Sector, we recognize initiatives that stand out thanks to their innovation aimed at improving quality control and safety standards in the production chain, optimizing the use of resources and guaranteeing long-term sustainability.
The company receiving the 2024 award, Cárnicas Joselito, has earned a prominent place in the national and international food industry thanks to the quality of its products. But it is also an example of commitment to sustainability, the development of the circular economy, and research into healthy and eco-friendly products.