FThe new edition of the Fundación MAPFRE Social Awards is set to recognise the commitment, generosity and solidarity carried out by people and institutions, and reward them for those outstanding actions which benefit society in its scientific, cultural and social spheres. The social awards have an international scope and consists of a €120,000 prize. The deadline for submitting all documentation is March 10.

The Social Awards consists of four categories. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognises people who dedicate themselves to improve the lives of others, not only from the professional, but also from the personal standpoint. 

The Award for the Entity with the Best Track Record in Social Causes is intended to reward the work of institutions or organisations that, throughout their career, have made relevant and effective actions in social and cultural matters, as well as in the field of safety, accident prevention, health and promotion of healthy habits. 

The Award for the Project or Initiative with the Best Social Impact recognises differentiating projects that substantially improve the lives of many people in social, cultural, safety and accident prevention matters, as well as in the field of health and the promotion of healthy habits. 

A newly-launched award is the Award to the Best Initiative in the Agricultural Sector, with the aim of recognising agricultural and livestock initiatives that stand out for being innovative and transformative in the systems of production, transformation and marketing of their products during 2018.

The last edition received over 800 applications from Europe, United States and Latin America. For conditions on the call for grants visit www.fundacionmapfre.org