The 2024 Monaco Eco Club Awards have honoured six distinguished business leaders and important figures who, over the past year, have demonstrated a commitment to enhancing the Principality’s growing role as a hub of economic excellence and sustainability.
On 25th November, the Grimaldi Forum hosted the 13th Monaco Eco Club Awards, an annual event co-sponsored by the Monaco Economic Board (MEB) and the Nice-Matin Group that underscores the Principality’s thriving economic landscape through the accomplishments of the awardees.
Almost 300 people attended the awards, including Minister of State Didier Guillaume and Minister of Finance and Economy Pierre-André Chiappori.
MEB President Michel Dotta reflected on the awards’ long-standing impact, stating, “Since 2012, the Awards have honoured 79 entities, paying tribute to the entrepreneurial spirit that drives our country and makes it a hub of economic excellence.”
Monaco’s Minister of State, meanwhile, paid tribute to the entrepreneurial men and women who have helped establish Monaco as a beacon of creativity and innovation, saying, “The Prince’s Government is a pro-business government that welcomes challenges and economic development. You create this country’s wealth; thanks to you, the Principality has a bright future ahead.”
2024 winners
This year’s honorees are united by a shared vision for the future—not only of Monaco but of the world.
Among them is Françoise Puzenat, who has been Head of BNP Paribas Monaco since 2022. She was named Manager of the Year for her focus on people-centric leadership that strengthened her institution’s performance.
Éric Humilier of Entreprise Monégasque de Travaux (EMT) received the Sustainable Development Award for reducing the company’s carbon footprint by upgrading to EURO VI-compliant trucks and incorporating recycled industrial waste into concrete production.
Dr Pierre Lavagna, the founder of Otoneuro Monaco, was honoured with the Innovation Award for establishing a cutting-edge facility specialising in hearing and vertigo treatments with a strong emphasis on research.
Fraser Worldwide, represented by Anders Kurten, earned the International Award for the company’s pivotal role in positioning Monaco as a global leader in luxury yachting, while simultaneously promoting sustainability in the industry.
Thierry Manni of Stajvelo, a company that designs and produces electric and non-electric bicycles locally, was presented with the Made in Monaco Award and was recognised for his plans to expand the business into the UAE and the US.
Jean-Christophe Maillot, the acclaimed Choreographer-Director of Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, received the Special Jury Prize for his transformative work that has established Monaco as a global hub for dance through innovative ballets and international collaborations.
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