19 Masters of Made in Italy awarded: innovation and tradition at the service of national excellence

'With the reform of the 4+2 and theestablishment of the Liceo del Made in Italy,' added the owner of MIM, Giuseppe Valditara, 'we are building the pillars of a school where it no longer makes sense to distinguish between high schools and technical institutes. The link between school and the world of work is in the DNA of our vision. We must break down the old ideological encrustations: if the school does not dialogue with reality, we risk losing extraordinary opportunities and undermining the country's competitiveness'.

"The Maestro del Made in Italy Award today recognises figures who do not just create companies, but who preserve, hand down and reinterpret precious knowledge. They are the protagonists of a path that unites tradition and innovation, contributing to strengthening and spreading the identity and quality of Made in Italy around the world," stressed the president of the Foundation for Italian Companies and Skills, Giovanni Brugnoli.

The event was also attended by Antonella Tozza, director general for school regulations Ministry of Education and Merit, Mario Ciampi deputy chief of staff at the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy, and Andrea Prete, President of Unioncamere.

Giacomo Ponti, Ponti SPA, for consolidating and innovating a historical excellence in the Italian food industry.

Giuseppe Santoni, Santoni SPA, for excellence in textiles, clothing, fashion and the enhancement of craftsmanship.

Giuseppe Zullo, Piano Paradiso di G. Zullo Srl, for combining gastronomic tradition and creative innovation in the area.

Katia Balducci, Navigo Toscana s.c.a.r.l., for the development of nautical design and the innovation chain.

Riccardo Civitella, Civitella Creazioni Marmi, for the promotion of artistic craftsmanship in Italia.

Michele Frisoli, Manta Group Srl, for excellence in aerospace and industrial innovation.

Massimo Leo, Leo Costruzioni SPA, for his contribution to infrastructural and territorial development

Manlio Romanelli, M-Cube SPA, for innovation in digital and IT services.

Aldo Werdin, Excelsior Palace Hotel Srl, for excellence in Italian tourism and hospitality.

Filippo Girardi, Midac SPA, for his contribution in the field of energy and industrial sustainability.

Stefano Messina, Ignazio Messina & C SPA, For the development of logistics and international transport

Jacopo Tonino Poli, Poli Distillerie Srl, for the enhancement of the Italian distilling tradition

Gianni Schiavon, Zintek Srk, for innovation in construction in the world of architecture.

Fiorella Bafile, Tindora Cosmetics Srl, for research and innovation in the biotechnology sector.

Dario Gianandrea Ferrari, Intercos SPA, for research and innovation in the biotechnology sector.

Elena Balsamini, Il Guado, for value in cultural and creative enterprises.

Angelo Bruscino, Greenenergy Holding SPA (Sustainability) for his commitment to the energy and sustainable transition.

Armando de Nigris, Acetificio M. De Nigris Srl (Young Master), for the ability to innovate in the wake of tradition

Carla Casini, Alma SPA (Maestra del Made in Italy), for female leadership and contribution to Italian excellence.

More than 100 students from Made in Italy high schools were the protagonists of the day, which was enriched by the interactive intervention of Andrea Muzi, three-time European and world IAM memory champion, who guided the participants through an interactive experience on effective learning.

The closing event, with a light lunch organised by the students of Ipseoa Vincenzo Gioberti, concretely represented the encounter between training, talent and the world of work, on a day dedicated not only to the celebration but also to the future vision of Made in Italy.