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The prize is dedicated to women who have been able to generate innovation and "invent the future" by creating technologies, women whose work has proven their ability to integrate creativity with innovation and quality of life.
1st Prize joint winners
Catia Bastioli, Chief Executive Officer of Novamont S.p.a.
- Reasons: The perfect example of how solid technical-scientific preparation, combined with managerial know-how, can transform research results into innovative applications. The approach and solutions applied to environmental issues, particlarly in terms of bioplastics, represent a strong message and model for Italy as a whole.
- The award was presented by: Patrizia Grieco, Chief Executive Officer of Olivetti – Telecom Italia Group.
Barbara Poggiali, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of DADA - RCS Group
- Motivazione: Starting out from MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology - USA), she was able to create a highly successful Italian "vision". The different company contexts in which she has worked, the different sectors in which she has established herself, and the numerous challenges she has faced and won are an example of how important "people" are, in any activity, with respect to other factors.
- The award was presented by: Gianna Martinengo, President of Didael and member of the Women&Technology Award Judging Panel.
Special Chamber of Commerce of Milan prize for "Public Administration"
Maria Virginia Rizzo, Director of the Ministry of the Interior's web portal
- Reasons: In Italy, innovating in the context of Public Administration is a top priority. Being able to create an apply innovative projects successfully is a significant achievement. the e-government system of the Ministry of the Interior, with its associate sms texting mechanism, serves to simplify communication, facilitate the spread of information and bring the State closer to its citizens.
- The prize was presented by: Federica Villa, Head of the Presidency and Institutional Relations for the Chamber of Commerce of Milan and member of the Women&Technology Award Judging Panel.
Special Chamber of Commerce of Milan prize for "Applications of social interest"
Stefania Bastianello, Teacher - AISLA (Italian Association for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
- Reasons: Her professional know-how, feminine intuition and wifely strength of will, combined with ICT, are allowing her to develop a system of communication for people with very severe motor disabilities, with potential applications for other serious conditions. Hers is a family story that has become an example and an aid for greater society.
- The prize was presented by: Cristina Stancari, Councillor for Sport, Leisure, Youth Policies and Equal Opportunities for the Province of Milan and President of the Women&Technology Award Judging Panel
Special "School" prize of the National Museum of Science and Technology
Linda Giannini, Teacher at the Don Milani Comprehensive Institute in Latina.
- Reasons: Because she was able to harness and expand the educational potential of communication technologies in an original manner. Because of her tireless contributions to the blogs of the Ministry and scientific-educational associations. Because she communicates with and "raises" the young well. An ideal teacher for any student.
- The prize was presented by: Massimo Sordi, Vice President of the National Museum of Science and Technology.
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