A Philosophy of Excellence
Presented exclusively by the Swiss Academy for Leadership and Sustainability (SALS) in Geneva, these awards are conferred upon the world’s most distinguished leaders. We honor the visionaries, change-makers, and innovators who translate ethical leadership into tangible, lasting global impact, whose strategies and actions align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the principles of enlightened governance.
Why this Award Truly Matters
In today's "shaken" geopolitical landscape, traditional institutions face a profound trust deficit. As we navigate an "Age of Paradox" defined by rapid automation and decentralization, the world requires a definitive arbiter of executive merit. While technology and AI can now simulate professional competence, SALS validates what machines cannot: Character and Ethical Integrity. We believe true leadership is a pure status distinction anchored in principles. This award recognizes the courage to move beyond simple compliance, treating sustainability as a core driver of innovation and long-term value. By certifying leaders who align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we ensure that global governance remains human-centered and anchored in ethical integrity.
The Nomination Journey
To ensure these awards remain the definitive global benchmark for excellence, the Swiss Academy for Leadership and Sustainability (SALS) utilizes a selection process defined by absolute independence and prestige. Standing as a pure status distinction, these honors are earned, never brokered. The Nomination journey is governed by a rigorous, four-tier criteria designed to identify the world's most impactful leaders. Winners are determined by a multidisciplinary Jury composed of 20 internationally respected figures across leadership, diplomacy, sustainability, governance, and ethics. Nominations are shaped exclusively through independent references and deep-dive assessments.
The Swiss Academy for Leadership and Sustainability (SALS) is deeply honored to announce that Massimo Cosentino, General Secretary of Juventus Football Club, has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Swiss Academy Award for Global Impact for outstanding contributions to International Sports Management and the Advancement of Institutional Integrity in Global Football.
This prestigious award recognizes preeminent global leaders whose vision and impact meet the scale of today’s global challenges by bridging the gap between high-performance sports governance and sustainable organizational leadership.
The SALS selection committee unanimously chose Massimo for his profound contributions to the intersection of diplomacy, law, and elite sports administration, specifically highlighting:
𝐏𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩:
Redefining the role of the General Secretary as a guardian of club culture and regulatory excellence, proving that meticulous administrative governance is the foundation of sustainable success in the world’s most competitive sporting arenas.
𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲:
Leading visionary initiatives across Europe’s top-tier clubs—including Inter Milan and Juventus—to foster international dialogue and cooperation, directly supporting the “Peace and Partnership” pillars of global leadership frameworks.
𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩:
Delivering a masterclass in the management of complex human and legal capital, bridging the high-pressure demands of the pitch with the sophisticated requirements of C-Suite corporate governance.
𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞:
Leveraging his roots in Sion and his academic pedigree in International Political Science to create a vital bridge between traditional Swiss values of discretion and efficiency and the evolving demands of the modern global sports economy.
The Swiss Academy for Leadership and Sustainability (SALS) is deeply honored to announce that Cenk Dağcı, President of the International Diplomatic Memorial Fund, has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Swiss Academy Award Global Impact for outstanding contributions to Cultural Art and the Preservation of Global Heritahe through International Dialogue.
This prestigious award recognizes preeminent global leaders whose vision and impact meet the scale of today’s global challenges by bridging the gap between artistic heritage and international relations.
The SALS selection committee unanimously chose Cenk for his profound contributions to the intersection of diplomacy and the arts, specifically highlighting:
𝐏𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Redefining the role of a leader as a curator of international dialogue, proving that cultural exchange is a vital instrument for peace and sustainable global governance.
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲: Leading visionary initiatives through the International Diplomatic Memorial Fund to protect and promote global heritage, directly supporting the “Society” pillar of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞: Delivering high-profile platforms for the performing and visual arts—such as the LEADERS CXO cultural galas—bringing essential creative insights to the world of C-Suite executives.
𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: Leveraging a career in international relations to create a vital bridge between traditional cultural values and the demands of a responsible, modern digital economy.
🏆 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒔 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒂𝒖𝒅𝒊 𝑽𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 2️⃣ 0️⃣ 3️⃣ 0️⃣ : 𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝑷𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.
We are proud to announce that Frontline Solutions from Saudi Arabia has been named a winner of the Swiss Academy Award 2026 for Pioneer of Vision 2030 Digital Transformation. At the Swiss Academy for Leadership and Sustainability (SALS), we look for leaders who don’t just adopt technology, but use it to architect a more sustainable and efficient future. Frontline Solutions has emerged as a quintessential example of this mission in the Middle East.
Why Frontline Solutions? The Jury’s selection focused on three pillars that align with our global standards and the Kingdom’s ambitious transformation:
- 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐞: From cloud infrastructure to AI-driven software, Frontline is a key catalyst for the National Transformation Program, providing the “scaffolding” for a diversified, knowledge-based economy.
- 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭 & 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞: Their work in AI-enabled workspaces and integrated technologies is redefining the “Future of Work” in KSA, directly supporting the Quality of Life Program.
- 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧-𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Beyond technical excellence, their “Frontliner” philosophy sets a new benchmark for the Human Capability Development Program, ensuring digital growth stays rooted in human value and ethical governance.
Special recognition goes to the “Sustainability Maze” project, which masterfully used immersive VR to bridge the gap between high-tech innovation and public education on the UN SDGs.
Our deepest commendations go to Mr. Moaid Mahjoub and Mr. Tahir Kızıltaş. Your visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to the ‘Frontliner’ philosophy have been the driving force behind these transformative achievements.
The Swiss Academy for Leadership and Sustainability (SALS) is deeply honored to announce that Richard Pimper, Vice President and CTO of Huawei Digital Power, has been selected as a recipient of the inaugural Swiss Academy Award for Champion in Sustainable Digital Transformation.
This prestigious award recognizes preeminent global leaders whose vision and impact meet the scale of today’s global challenges.
The SALS selection committee unanimously chose Richard for his profound contributions to the intersection of technology and ecology, specifically highlighting:
🏆 𝐏𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Redefining the “Green Cloud” movement and proving that digital transformation is only successful when it is inherently sustainable.
🏆 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Achieving 98.4% energy efficiency in critical infrastructure through solutions like PowerPOD 3.0, directly supporting the acceleration of the SDGs. 🏆 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Delivering essential, time-sensitive insights into the innovations defining today’s global industries for C-Suite executives.
🏆 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞: Leveraging a career spanning high-level government policy and private sector leadership to create a vital bridge for responsible business governance.
We are immensely proud to announce a distinguished recipient of the 2025 Swiss Academy Awards: Mark Hehir, General Manager of Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, and Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts.
The Swiss Academy for Leadership and Sustainability (SALS) has conferred this honor for Global Hospitality Leadership and Embodied Vision.
This award recognizes a leader whose 38-year career is the definition of “embodied leadership”—where professional excellence and personal values are seamlessly integrated to transform the luxury guest experience.
Why this recognition is well-deserved:
🏆 A Legacy of Global Influence: With nearly four decades of leadership across brands like The Ritz-Carlton, Hilton, and One&Only, Mark has set the international gold standard for operational mastery.
🏆 A Living Sustainability Vision: Under his leadership, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray has achieved a staggering 89% reduction in waste by weight and saved over 32,000 meals, proving that ultra-luxury can be a force for environmental good.
🏆 Innovation in Practice: From urban hydroponic farming at Arcadia to pioneering circular economy models, he has turned abstract sustainability goals into a tangible, lived reality for guests and staff alike.
🏆 Human-Centric Leadership: His commitment to “servant leadership” continues to nurture the next generation of global hospitality talent, fostering a workplace culture rooted in trust and pride.
At SALS, we believe that true transformation happens when vision is embodied. Mark Hehir’s career is a testament to the power of a lived commitment to excellence and sustainability.
Website: https://www.jumeirah.com/
The Swiss Academy for Leadership and Sustainability (SALS) is deeply honored to announce that Edward Glanville of The Economist and Economist Impact has been selected as a recipient of the inaugural Swiss Academy Award for Impact Leader in Global Sustainability.
This prestigious award recognizes preeminent global leaders whose vision and impact meet the scale of today’s global challenges.
The SALS selection committee unanimously chose Edward for his profound contributions to sustainability and leadership, specifically highlighting:
🏆 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞: Shapping the international narrative on climate action and corporate responsibility through his influential work at The Economist.
🏆 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲: Providing a rigorous framework that links economic success to positive societal influence and environmental stability.
🏆 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Covering sustainable finance and green technology to ensure global advancement remains rooted in human-centric values.
🏆 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚: Bridging the gap between high-level policy and responsible leadership by highlighting nature-based solutions.
The Swiss Academy for Leadership and Sustainability (SALS) is proud to announce that The Executive Magazine has been honored with the inaugural Swiss Academy Award for The Fastest-Rising Global Business Magazine for Leadership. In an era of rapid change, The Executive Magazine has emerged as a powerhouse, redefining how C-level authority is communicated and shared across the global private sector.
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥:
🏆 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦: As the fastest-rising publication in its field, it has become a trusted resource for decision-makers and game-changers worldwide.
🏆 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: Their focus on strategic innovation and ethical governance empowers leaders to navigate the complexities of modern business.
🏆 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠: By highlighting the journeys of world-class executives and entrepreneurs, they provide the inspiration needed to build a more sustainable and impactful future.
Website: https://theexecutivemagazine.com/
The Board of Directors of the Swiss Academy for Leadership and Sustainability (SALS) is proud to formally announce that Cathy Hackl has been selected as a recipient of the inaugural Swiss Academy Award for Excellence Leadership. As a Geneva-based center of excellence dedicated to advancing ethical leadership and driving sustainable development, SALS established these awards to celebrate global leaders whose vision meets the scale of our current global challenges.
Cathy Hackl is a 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭, 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫, and one of the most in-demand keynote speakers redefining how we understand the intersection of AI, immersive technologies, the future of computing, new hardware, and societal shifts. Often called the “𝐆𝐨𝐝𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞”, Hackl has not only shaped the future of immersive technologies for years but has also been lauded by many in the tech world as one of the best predictors of future tech and tech habits in the world. She serves as Futurist at Nokia.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲’𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬:
🏆 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬: As a world-renowned tech futurist, she has provided a visionary platform for sustainable growth within the emerging digital economy.
🏆 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡: Her work directly addresses how AI and spatial computing can be harnessed to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
🏆 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: By championing the concept of “Harnessing the Power of Shared Humanity,” she has built an assembly of leaders committed to social impact in a complex virtual world.
The Swiss Academy for Leadership and Sustainability (SALS) proudly honors Sustainability Magazine with the award for Promoting Impact Investing, Climate Change solutions and Transformative Leadership.
Their global media platform serves as a vital bridge, successfully connecting high-level policy and governance best practices with the daily actions of responsible business leaders.
𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. The Academy recognizes Sustainability Magazine in the following key areas:
🏆 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Serving as a crucial global media platform, Sustainability Magazine fosters cooperation, impact, and sustainable growth.
🏆 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝐒𝐃𝐆𝐬) 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞: Framing sustainability not merely as a moral concern, but as a strategic business imperative. Its content encourages CEOs to address issues of Community and Environmental Responsibility and amplifies the ideas of entrepreneurs whose visions “will lead to a better, brighter future for society”.
🏆 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: They attract an extraordinary assembly of leaders committed to social impact, setting a global benchmark for ethical business strategy.
Website: https://sustainabilitymag.com/
We are thrilled to announce that Horasis has been selected as a recipient of the inaugural Swiss Academy Award for Excellence Leadership! 🎉
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩:
🏆 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: For over two decades, Horasis has served as an influential global visions community and think tank, providing a platform to foster cooperation and sustainable growth worldwide.
🏆 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐃𝐆𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Their panels consistently focus on implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and climate change challenges. They also champion values-based investing and conscious leadership, mobilizing significant impact capital toward regenerative projects.
🏆 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Horasis brings together over 1,000 selected world leaders, heads of state, CEOs, and activists at summits like the Horasis Global Summit. By framing discussions around “Harnessing the Power of Cooperation” and “Fostering Shared Humanity,” they emphasize integrating financial success with positive societal influence.
Website: https://horasis.org/
We are incredibly honored and proud to announce that l’Express Mauritius has been selected as a recipient of the inaugural Swiss Academy Award 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠.
This award formally recognizes and celebrates preeminent global leaders and institutions whose vision and impact align with the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). L’Express.mu was unanimously recognized by the selection committee.
𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐋’𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬.𝐦𝐮’𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭. The Academy recognizes L’Express.mu‘s essential role in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean region through the following key areas:
🏆 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐃𝐆 12): L’Express.mu demonstrates leadership in upholding a strict Code of Conduct that combats disinformation and promotes high-quality, objective reporting. This commitment reflects the responsible production and consumption of information.
🏆 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 (𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐃𝐆 17): As a critical, independent media entity, L’Express.mu acts as a vital institution for public accountability and transparency. This action creates the necessary conditions for strong partnerships between the public, private sector, and government.
🏆 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: The organization actively utilizes its platform to educate the public and business sector on complex sustainability topics , including ESG criteria, climate change adaptation, and corporate accountability.
We genuinely believe L’Express.mu‘s presence among our awardees underscores the indispensable role of responsible journalism in achieving the global Sustainable Development Goals.
Website: https://lexpress.mu/
This prestigious honor celebrates institutions that are truly shaping a sustainable future. Girne American University has earned this recognition 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝘿𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.
We recognize their exceptional dedication to:
- Fostering Global Engagement that bridges cultures and ideas worldwide.
- Championing Innovation in education and operations to meet future needs.
- Prioritizing Sustainable Development in their mission and impact.
Website: https://www.gau.edu.tr/
This prestigious honor recognizes Istanbul Arel University’s profound and unwavering commitment to 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝙚𝙭𝙩-𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. In an era defined by complexity and rapid change, institutions that actively embed ethical principles, sustainability, and forward-thinking education into their core mission are true global leaders. Istanbul Arel University stands out for its dedication to:
- Cultivating the next generation of responsible, globally-aware leaders.
- Integrating ethical frameworks into their curriculum and institutional culture.
- Pioneering educational models that address the challenges of the future.
Website: https://arel.edu.tr/