International awards include a cash prize of 30,000 euros each
FUNDACIÓN MAPFRE, a leading charitable foundation, has launched the 2015 edition of its Social Awards, which reward people and institutions that have made outstanding contributions to society in the fields of science, culture and the humanities.
The awards, which are international and come with a cash prize of 30,000 euros each, are granted in four categories:
"José Manuel Martínez Lifetime Achievement Award". This confers recognition on a person over 70 years old whose prolific and exemplary achievements have made an outstanding contribution to society and people.
"Award for the Best Health Promotion Initiative". This is granted to organizations or people who have significantly contributed to the prevention of risks or accidents and to health promotion.
"Award for the Best Social Action Initiative". This rewards a person or organization for an outstanding and effective social initiative on behalf of the most disadvantaged people.
"Award for the Best Road Prevention and Safety Initiative". This is granted to organizations or people who have significantly contributed to the prevention and reduction of traffic accidents.
The deadline for entries is February 1, 2015.
For the participation rules, please see www.fundacionmapfre.org/premios
About FUNDACIÓN MAPFRE
MAPFRE S.A. established the non-profit organization known as FUNDACIÓN MAPFRE in 1975. FUNDACIÓN MAPFRE carries out activities of general interest throughout various countries to contribute to the social well-being of these communities. There are five areas of specialization: Social Action; Health Promotion, Insurance and Social Protection; Culture; Prevention and Road Safety.
Over the years, FUNDACIÓN MAPFRE has gained more and more importance in society and is now one of the world's leading foundations.
Contacts:
MAPFRE Communication Division
Nuria del Olmo
Alejandra Fernández
Tel.: 91 581 84 64, 91 581 22 16,
690 04 91 12 and 606 53 78 89;
email: ndelolm@fundacionmapfre.org; alejandra@fundacionmapfre.org