On June 27th the Marisa Bellisario Award returns to Rome

Female excellence, in other words the Marisa Bellisario Award. It is renewed on June 27th, in the frame of Colosseum Archaeological Park and on air Raiunothe appointment with the Marisa Bellisario Award “Women who make the difference”now in its 38th edition. An event that celebrates talent, leadership and female contribution in the worlds of business, institutions, science, information, culture and society”. This was stated in a note.

“In a time crossed by profound economic, social and cultural transformations – he says Lella Golfopresident of Bellisario Foundation – valorising and recognizing female talent is a field choice for the future. We have been doing it for almost 40 years, telling stories of women who have been able to break patterns, conquer spaces and generate change in the places of politics, business, science, institutions and culture. And on the anniversary of the 80 years of our Republic, our award winners become the symbol of the path accomplished but also of the firm determination to proceed towards an equal democracy”. “I am proud to chair the Marisa Bellisario Prize Commission – adds the president of the examining commission Gianni Letta – and I thank all the members who share the age-old task of selecting the “best” from an increasingly large group of female excellences”.

The winners of the Prize in 2026

The winners of the 2026 edition: for the Information category, the Golden Apple will add Alessandra Gallonidirector of Reuters and first woman in 170 years to lead the historic international news agency; Reem Al Hashimy (International), Minister of State for International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates; (Peace) to Sister Nathalie BecquartUndersecretary of the Synod of Bishops and first woman to have the right to vote in the assembly that brings together all the bishops; (Institutions) Daniela FumarolaGeneral Secretary of the CISL; (Entrepreneurship) Valentina PellegriniCEO of the group of the same name; (Management) Elisabetta ColacchiaHead of People & Organization Enel. Premi Speciali per Raffaella Pannutipresident of the Ant Foundation – “hospital without walls” which every day treats 3 thousand cancer patients free of charge at home in 11 Italian regions – and Francesca Sofiageneral director of the Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Foundation. Golden Apple for Sport ad Arianna Fontanathe most medal-winning Italian athlete in the history of the Winter Olympic Games.

Awards for companies and new graduates

Il Intesa Sanpaolo Women Value Company Awardnow in its tenth edition and dedicated to virtuous SMEs, will be awarded to 3TI Projectsan Italian integrated engineering company, active at an international level, and ad An adventurea benefit company committed to the sectors of environmental sustainability, scientific research and ESG innovation. The Premio Women Empowerment Company promoted in collaboration with Confindustria goes to Iris Ceramica Grouphistoric Italian excellence led by Federica Minozzi. Electrical, Mechanical and Electronic Engineering are the study courses identified by the examining commission to compete for the award of the 2026 Golden Apple to three brilliant recent graduates. Over forty Italian universities are involved and three major partners – Terna, Italian State Railways e Leonardo – who contributed to the rigorous selection process that ultimately led to the proclamation of Ornella Conti, Eleonora Masi e Elena Stecconirecent graduates with top marks.

The television evening

During the evening – presented by the singer-songwriter Malika Ayane and broadcast on Raiuno – the traditional Golden Apples will be awarded by authoritative representatives of the institutions, economy, culture, information and entertainment, confirming once again the Marisa Bellisario Award as one of the most prestigious and authoritative events dedicated to the valorization of merit and female leadership.