Anima 2026 Awards: prizes awarded in the fields of cinema, photography, journalism and business for social wellbeing

On Tuesday 10 November, more than a hundred business leaders took part in the 2026 edition of the Anima Award, conceived by “Anima per il sociale nei valori d’impresa”, the non-profit organisation promoted by Unindustria Lazio. Now in its 25th year, this award recognises the contribution made by leading figures from the worlds of art and culture to ethical growth, whilst raising awareness amongst businesses and the general public of the importance of social responsibility and sustainability.

The following awards were presented: the Film Award went to “I figli della scimmia” by Tommaso Landucci, starring Riccardo Scamarcio, Fausto Russo Alesi, Andrea Aggio, Tancredi Naldini, Lidiya Liberman, Cristina Odasso and Luigi Diberti; 2026. Production: Lungta Film, Lebowski, Mosaicon Film, with the participation of HBO Max and in collaboration with Rai Cinema. Distributed by Medusa Film. The award for Best Cinematography goes to Roselena Ramistella, whilst the award for Best Journalism goes to Laura Galesi. The Literature prize went to *Esercizi Di Salvezza* by Sebastiano Nata – Frassinelli – 2026. Diego Pleuteri received the Theatre prize. Finally, the Special Prize was awarded to Fabrizio Gifuni.

New for this edition is the introduction, in collaboration with Unindustria’s ‘ESG Strategies’ Technical Group, of the Special Mention ‘Corporate Wellbeing’, dedicated to Unindustria member companies that have distinguished themselves by actively launching and implementing initiatives focused on human wellbeing, with positive impacts on their own employees, workers throughout the value chain, the community or end consumers. The winner of this first edition is Eurpack Giustini Sacchetti srl for the project “From inclusion to autonomy: pathways to women’s empowerment and employment integration for women in vulnerable situations”.

According to the president of the Anima Award, Luigi Abete, ‘the protagonists of this year’s edition paint a picture of a country that knows how to prioritise support for the most vulnerable, the younger generations, corporate social responsibility and civic engagement’. The president of Anima, Sabrina Florio, emphasises: “Now more than ever, culture and socially responsible business must go hand in hand to rebuild community ties.” Tonight’s ceremony will be attended by the president of Unindustria, Giuseppe Biazzo, the mayor of Rome Roberto Gualtieri, the vice-president of the Lazio Region Roberta Angelilli, Rome’s Councillor for Productive Activities Valeria Baglio, the President of BNL BNP Paribas Claudia Cattani and around one hundred business leaders, including Fausto Bianchi, Vice-President of Confindustria and President of Piccola Industria, Angelo Camilli, Vice-President of Confindustria for Credit, Finance and Taxation, Aurelio Regina, Vice-President of Confindustria for Energy, Maurizio Tarquini, Director-General of Confindustria, Massimiliano Ricci, Director-General of Unindustria, Paola Severino, President of the Luiss School of Law and former Minister of Justice.

The ceremony opened with a musical performance by the young violinist Matteo Morbidelli, accompanied on the piano by Svetlana Pekarskaya. Once again this year, the winners were presented with a work of art designed by architect Augusta Fabbri Galletti. The design is inspired by the symbolism associated with the concept of the soul, deeply rooted in the collective memory. A stylised butterfly wing is outlined on a vertical surface through its absence; the void casts light onto a corresponding silhouette and, through a play of marks and shadows, reconstructs the image of an immaterial butterfly which, as the light changes, shifts its position; it appears to be in motion, yet this is merely an illusion. The chrysalis represents humankind with its infinite potential; the Anima Prize is a testament to this and celebrates it all.