Matteo Curcio
Senior Vice President – Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA), Delta Air Lines
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About the award
Delta Air Lines’ Sustainable Innovation Award recognizes student companies demonstrating innovative and sustainable business ideas, with potential for scalability and international growth. With this award Delta Air Lines wants to recognise innovations which can be successfully and effectively implemented to strengthen society, enhance organizational efficiency, and serve customers in an optimal way, while ensuring sustainability.
How winners are chosen
Judging criteria
Innovative and effective problem-solving or product/service development approach. Scalability and potential for international growth. Sustainability of the idea, considering environmental, social, and economic aspects. Ease of implementation and a viable business model.
Meet the jury
Judges
Tricia Rumola
General Manager, Community Engagement, Delta Air Lines
Courtney Ehrler
Manager, Community Engagement, Delta Air Lines
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Re-Vitalize
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