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Jerome Brouillet Wins the 2024 Sven-Simon-Award for Sports Photography

(IN BRIEF) French photographer Jerome Brouillet won the prestigious 2024 Sven-Simon-Award for his image “The Golden Moment,” which captures surfer Gabriel Medina celebrating during the 2024 Olympic Games in Teahupo’o, Tahiti. The award, which includes a €10,000 prize, is presented … Read the full press release

Valtech’s Kerry Penny Named Marketing Leader of the Year at 2024 Gartner Awards

(IN BRIEF) Kerry Penny, SVP and Global Head of Brand & Content at Valtech, has been named Marketing Leader of the Year at the 2024 Gartner Marketing & Communications Awards. She was recognized for her exceptional leadership, strategic, data-driven marketing … Read the full press release

Bentley Continental GT Triumphs with Three Prestigious Awards in Germany and Switzerland

(IN BRIEF) The fourth-generation Bentley Continental GT has been recognized with three major accolades from readers of leading publications in Germany and Switzerland. The Grand Tourer, known for its exceptional performance and luxurious craftsmanship, won top honors in the luxury … Read the full press release

MEO Recognized as Portugal’s Best in Mobile Internet for the Second Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) MEO has earned the ‘Best in Test – Mobile Internet’ recognition for the second year in a row, according to DECO PROTESTE’s QualRede app, solidifying its leadership in Portugal’s telecommunications industry. MEO outperformed its competitors in mobile internet … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia Recognizes Outstanding Contributions in Nursing with National Shortlistings

(IN BRIEF) A nursing student and two lecturers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) have been recognized in the prestigious Student Nursing Times Awards for their exceptional work in improving care for children, young people, and families. These individuals … Read the full press release

FCA Announces Winners of Research Competition to Explore Regulation’s Role in Economic Growth

(IN BRIEF) The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed the six winners of its research competition, awarding up to £30,000 in funding to each project. These studies aim to deepen the understanding of how regulation can foster economic growth, with … Read the full press release

University of Warwick Earns Outstanding Rating for Apprenticeship End Point Assessments

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick has earned an Outstanding rating from the Office for Students for its excellence in End Point Assessments for degree apprenticeships, particularly in the Advanced Clinical Practitioner program. This recognition underscores Warwick’s commitment to high-quality … Read the full press release

Veolia Earns Prestigious ESG Recognition with Top Scores from CDP, S&P Global, and DJSI

(IN BRIEF) Veolia has achieved significant milestones in its ESG efforts, receiving leadership-level distinctions from CDP and a Top 5% ranking in S&P Global’s 2025 Sustainability Yearbook. These accolades highlight the company’s commitment to sustainability, climate action, and water preservation, … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Celebrates Record Success with Key Awards in APAC Debt Financing and Sustainable Finance

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has received significant recognition in the Asia Pacific region, including being named Asia’s High-Yield Bond House of the Year by IFR. The bank’s commitment to innovation and sustainable finance solutions was further demonstrated through 14 wins … Read the full press release

SGS Achieves Prestigious 5-Star Rating from BRCGS for Excellence in Food Safety and Quality

(IN BRIEF) SGS has received the prestigious 5-star rating from BRCGS, affirming its commitment to food safety, product quality, and operational excellence. This recognition highlights SGS’s leadership in providing reliable food safety solutions across nearly 100 countries, further solidifying its … Read the full press release

Tetra Pak Reaffirms Leadership in Climate Action with Prestigious ‘A List’ Recognition from CDP

(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak has been recognized once again for its leadership in climate action, earning a spot on the CDP ‘A List’ for the fourth time in five years. This recognition reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to transparency, emissions … Read the full press release

Professor Theunis Piersma of University of Groningen Honored as Knight in Mauritania

(IN BRIEF) Professor Theunis Piersma of the University of Groningen has been named a Knight in the National Order of Mauritania in recognition of his decades-long dedication to nature conservation in the Bay of Arguin. Piersma, whose work has strengthened … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with One World Media to Support Women’s Solutions Reporting Award

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and One World Media (OWM) continue their partnership for the Women’s Solutions Reporting Award, recognizing media coverage that highlights the role of women in addressing global challenges. This award, part of the 2025 … Read the full press release

GRAHAM’s Team Members Achieve Prestigious ICE Professional Qualifications

(IN BRIEF) Karl Lomas, Sean Withe, and TaraMia Devine of GRAHAM have all achieved their ICE Professional Qualification Awards, marking significant milestones in their careers. Karl, a former apprentice who rose to Project Manager, is the first UK apprentice to … Read the full press release

Imerys Achieves Top CDP Climate Rating and Strong ESG Performance in 2024

(IN BRIEF) Imerys has been recognized with an A rating on the CDP Corporate Climate A List for 2024, an improvement from its B score in 2023, underscoring the company’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving Science-Based Targets … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer’s CCH Tagetik Wins Five Awards at 2024 Application Innovation Awards

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer has been recognized with five awards in the 2024 Application Innovation Awards from Dresner Advisory Services for its CCH Tagetik solution. The solution was honored for its capabilities in financial close management, financial consolidation, ESG, and … Read the full press release

Thyssenkrupp Secures Ninth Consecutive Top CDP Climate Rating for Leading Decarbonization Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Thyssenkrupp has achieved the highest rating in the prestigious CDP Climate Rating for the ninth year in a row, recognizing the company’s commitment to decarbonization and transparent emissions reporting. The company’s Decarbon Technologies segment, alongside efforts such as … Read the full press release

DNV Cyber Honored with Dual Saviynt Awards for Excellence in IAM Solutions Implementation

(IN BRIEF) DNV Cyber was awarded both EMEA Delivery Partner and EMEA Channel Partner of the Year for 2024 by Saviynt, a leader in cloud-native identity and governance solutions. The awards recognize DNV Cyber’s success in supporting customers with the … Read the full press release

Telefónica Earns 11th Consecutive Recognition in CDP’s ‘A List’ for Ongoing Climate Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has been recognized for the eleventh consecutive year in CDP’s ‘A List’ for its leadership in climate action. The company has successfully reduced its operational emissions by 81% and its value chain emissions by 51%, achieving significant … Read the full press release

Stora Enso Recognized on CDP’s 2024 Climate Change ‘A List’ for Leadership in Sustainability and Emissions Reduction

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has been awarded a spot on CDP’s 2024 Climate Change ‘A List’ in recognition of its exceptional leadership in climate action and transparency. The company was acknowledged for its comprehensive disclosure practices, management of environmental risks, … Read the full press release