Irina Detlefsen
ESG Governance Specialist UniCredit Bank GmbH, Germany
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About the award
The UniCredit Foundation “Re-Power Your Future” Award recognizes teams developing solutions that empower their generation through social innovation or strengthen their communities through meaningful engagement.
How winners are chosen
SOCIAL IMPACT – 40%
The team developed an innovative solution to address real-world challenges faced by younger generations and the communities they live in, aiming to create a meaningful and positive social impact, also by leveraging on the power of education
The solution is scalable, with the potential to reach a broader audience and make a sustainable, long-term difference.
COLLABORATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT – 40%
The solution leverages collaboration with relevant stakeholders, such as local communities, NGOs, or government bodies, to enhance its reach and effectiveness.
The team demonstrates genuine involvement and engagement with the communities it seeks to benefit, fostering empowerment and a sense of shared ownership.
BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY – 20%
The solution is genuinely youth-driven, showcasing students’ leadership in both creating and managing the initiative independently.
The solution demonstrates practical feasibility, with a clear roadmap for real-world implementation that extends beyond theoretical or conceptual stages.
The team has developed clearly defined steps, required resources, and implementation strategies that demonstrate the solution’s real-world viability.
Meet the jury
Irina Detlefsen
ESG Governance Specialist UniCredit Bank GmbH, Germany
Jana Voberová
Communication Specialist Identity & Communication UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia a.s.
Mateja Čotar
PR Specialist Corporate Identity and Communication UniCredit Banka Slovenija d.d.
Pietro Bertè
Strategic Partnerships Manager, UniCredit Foundation ETS
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