In 1996, the United States of the World and the Fondazione Mediterraneo established the Mediterranean Awards (with various categories) that are granted every year to eminent personalities from the worlds of arts and culture, politics and science and social disciplines, whose actions have contributed to reducing tensions, breaking down cultural barriers and developing shared values in the Greater Mediterranean. This Award is considered one of themost prestigious acknowledgements in the world.
CARLO GIOVANARDI - 2010 Undersecretary at the Italian Prime Ministry - ITALY
Thanks to his commitment, the National Community Service has played a fundamental role by offering young people the opportunity to defend their Country – as peace operators both in Italy and across the World – also constructing a solidarity bridge between Europe and Mediterranean Countries.
ROBERTO REGGI - 2018 Director General of the State Property Agency - ITALY
The award was assigned to Roberto Reggi for his efforts in the valorisation and redevelopment of Italian public real estate assets. His strategic vision aimed at the recovery and regeneration of public property has allowed in recent years to transform old abandoned buildings, urban vacuums, opportunities for development and economic and social growth for the country. At the helm of the Agenzia del Demanio, thanks also to the support of a united and motivated "team", it was able to grasp the market's expectations, combining it with the regulatory opportunities, inserting the assets into suitable circuits for their future destination..
For their daily commitment to the defense and preservation of the Casbah of Algiers, UNESCO World Heritage Site. This award is given to the hundreds of artisans, merchants, men and women who do not intend to leave the Casbah of Algiers who are building a civic choral system to prevent the destruction of this unique place in Algeria and the Mediterraneano.
ICOMOS - 2013 International Council of Monuments and Sites
The Consiglio Internazionale dei Monumenti e dei Siti (ICOMOS) is a global NGO whose mission is to promote, conserve, utilize and valorize monuments and sites. Thanks to its actions, the evolution and circulation of ideas promote a new sensitivity towards the use of cultural heritage in the Mediterranean and the rest of the world. Diversity, collegiality and impartiality are the fundamental values which lie at the heart of exchange between countries of the North and South throughout the world. Renewed solidarity channeled through young people will contribute to the indispensible process of sensitization and education towards the conservation of monumental heritage.
IRINA BOKOVA -2012 Director General UNESCO - BULGARIA
For her commitment to the defense and protection of world cultural heritage as well as for strengthening the cultural diplomacy as a fundamental basis for peace and mutual respect among peoples. In particular, through her actions, she has created a space with which to recognize the value of immaterial and intangible cultures, considering them as the world heritage of mankind.
LADY YVONNE COCHRANE SURSOCK - 2010 Philantropist - LEBANON
For her activity in favour of the historical, artistic, architectural, environmental and cultural heritage of Mediterranean Countries, in particular of Lebanon. By her actions, she has favoured – considering it one of the aspects of the historical heritage – the reintegration of the communities of migrants within their countries of origin.
An integrated energy company, committed to growth in the exploration, production, transportation, transformation and marketing of oil and natural gas, has a history rooted in the Mediterranean. All the men and women of Eni, in the past and today, have a passion for challenges, for continuous improvement, for excellence: their fundamental value is towards people, the environment and integrity. For these reasons the 'Mediterranean Award for Energy and Sustainable Development' is awarded.
Associative and institutional body that is strongly committed to promoting cooperation between the National Energy Regulatory Authorities of the Mediterranean, thus contributing to the effective support of energy, economic and social integration processes between the countries of the Basin and the Continents to which they belong.
STEFANIA PRESTIGIACOMO - 2010 Minister of Environment and Protection of Territory and Sea - ITALIE
For her action in favour of the protection of Environment and Territory not only in Italy, but also in the whole Mediterranean. With her French homologue, she has undertaken the institution of a protected sea area off the Strait of Bonifacio.