The Business Care International Award 2026—a prestigious honor promoted by Business Care in Rome and New York and now in its eighth edition—was officially presented yesterday at the Italian Chamber of Deputies.
The award highlights individuals, institutions, and organizations that have distinguished themselves through ethics, innovation, culture, and sound business practices, contributing to the improvement of society. The 2026 edition is poised to be especially significant, featuring the recognition of the “Magnificent 10”: seven internationally renowned figures and three emerging young talents who embody Italian excellence worldwide.
The presentation featured remarks by Massimo Veccia, President of the award; jury members Fabrizio Ferragni, Paolo Liguori, Silvana Mangione, and Alessandro Masi; MP Christian Di Sanzo; and Business Care board members Alberto Milani and Andrea Vento.
During the event, Veccia announced a major new addition: the introduction of the section “Icons of Made in Italy Who Illuminate the World,” dedicated to brands, production hubs, and talents that strengthen Italy’s global reputation. The decision reflects the evolving landscape of international trade and the need to combat Italian Sounding, emphasizing authentic Italian excellence that brings quality and national identity abroad.
Fabrizio Raimondi of the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium was the special guest. He highlighted how Parmigiano Reggiano stands as a true icon of Made in Italy—a product symbolizing Italian identity, beloved worldwide, and often considered by Italians abroad as the “taste of home.” The sector generates over 50,000 jobs and more than €3.2 billion in consumer value. For the first time, exports have surpassed domestic sales, confirming the product’s international prominence and its status as a genuine flag of Italy. Raimondi also emphasized its importance for the regions of origin: “it supports local communities, keeps production districts alive, counters depopulation, and creates value that cannot be relocated.”
According to Fabrizio Ferragni, “in a historically complex and fragmented moment, this award serves as a compass for those working to protect the nation’s wealth.” Paolo Liguori added that, in the era of artificial intelligence, it is “essential to recognize the value of human intelligence that fuels Italian ingenuity in culture, art, and design, reaffirming that people remain at the center of the world—and of business.”
The award will also integrate new projects, produced directly by Business Care with the support of its partners, dedicated to the fields of art, music, and research. The official ceremonies will take place on March 19, 2026, at the Chamber of Deputies, and on November 12, 2026, in New York at the Consulate General of Italy.
