Winners Recognised for Labour Innovation

The Fundació UdG: Innovació i Formació, Can Cocollona – Alberg de Joventut, the Fundació Privada El 7, and the Associació CORVE have been awarded the 2026 Premis Girona Creant Futur. The prizes, awarded by the Ajuntament de Girona, celebrate initiatives that improve job quality, promote professional development, and foster inclusive, sustainable workplaces. A total of 24 organisations were nominated. The awards ceremony took place on Thursday 15 October at 19:00 at the Auditori Josep Irla in the Generalitat de Catalunya’s Girona headquarters.

Category Winners and Contributions

The Fundació UdG won in the professional development category for its culture of continuous learning and internal promotion. The Centre Verd received a special mention for its ongoing training model, which enabled seven people to advance professionally over four years. Can Cocollona was recognised for social innovation and shared responsibility, praised for its flexible working hours, participatory decision-making, and support for young people and migrants in the Sant Narcís neighbourhood. The Fundació Privada El 7 received the award for commitment to a sustainable working future, specifically for its project AmbientalMents, which focuses on circular economy and the inclusion of people with disabilities. A new category this year, contribution to vocational training and links with the education system, was awarded to the Associació CORVE. The organisation was honoured for its long-standing collaboration with schools and its promotion of dual vocational training across the Girona comarques.

Event Highlights Leadership Discussion

The ceremony formed part of Girona’s Employment and Entrepreneurship Week. It included a conversation titled 'Swimming Against the Tide: Leadership, Innovation and Team Care', featuring Andrea Fuentes, head coach of the Spanish artistic swimming team, and journalist Eloi Vila. Musical accompaniment was provided by Mazoni. The event was free to attend, open to the public, and required prior registration through the Ajuntament’s official agenda portal. Raquel Robert Rubio, councillor for Work, Procurement and ICT, presided over the institutional opening and awards presentation.

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