Talents awarded for their excellence in Barcelona
With more than 910 VIEs currently in post, Spain ranks 4th country in the world in number of volunteers. For this first edition in Barcelona, 3rd city in the world in terms of LIFE, seven remarkable participants were distinguished:
• Creativity, Innovation & Sustainable Development Prize:
1er Prix : Estelle Ziegler (Hello Pomelo)
2nd prize: Vincent Courault (AIR FLOW)
• Market Opening & Establishment Price:
1st Prize: Anthony Chaoui (Imed)
2nd Prize: Julien Boisdron (OUIGO España)
• Commercial & Financial Performance Prize:
1st Prize: Olivia Boutin (Winid Spain)
2nd Prize: Hippolyte Lorin (Nossa! Fruits)
• Special Jury Prize:
Alexandra Reysset-Ferlin (GYS Ibérica)
A special price, the Award for the best VIE hospitality company in Spainwas awarded to Papernesta French scale-up which welcomes nearly 100 volunteers and embodies an exceptional commitment to the training and development of young professionals on international missions.
An evening dedicated to internationalization and exchanges
The winners received prizes ranging from 750 to 1,500 euros, thanks to the support of our committed partners: Papernest, TotalEnergies, BNP Paribas, Forvis Mazars, CRIT, Mariscal Abogados, The Little Green Bottle, RENFE et Pernod Ricard.
The friendly cocktail which followed the ceremony brought together young talents, companies and influential personalities, including Ms. Azar Agah-DucrocqConsul General of France in Barcelona, and Mr. Stéphane Vojettadeputy for French people abroad. This moment of exchange made it possible to strengthen the links between young people on VIE missions and French companies active internationally.
VIE: a strategic lever for the future
This grand prize once again illustrates the importance of the VIE program as a springboard for young professionals, while promoting inclusion and diversity of career paths. It establishes itself as an essential tool for French companies wishing to develop on global markets.
