A total of 297 companies from across the region have applied for the first edition of the 'Andalucía TRADE Awards, Andalusian Company of the Year 2025', organized by the Regional Government of Andalusia. This resounding success aims to highlight the contribution of Andalusian companies to wealth and job creation, focusing on innovation and international reach. The 'Business Trajectory' category is the most popular, and Seville is the province with the highest number of applicants.
The Ministry of Economy, Finance, European Funds and Social Dialogue, through Andalucía TRADE, has launched these awards with great success. biennial and honorarywhich do not involve financial compensation. high participation, with companies from all sizes, sectors and locations, highlights the interest of the Andalusian productive sector in this recognition.
The awards are structured in six categories:
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Innovation and Knowledge Transfer: Focused on innovative solutions and collaboration with research centers.
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Industrial development: For firms that strengthen the industrial sector, valuing the employment creation.
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Startups: Rewarding the more innovative and promising with high potential for sustainable growth.
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International Development: Recognition of the expansion and consolidation in foreign markets.
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Invest in Andalusia: Addressed to foreign companies with significant investments in the community.
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Business Trajectory: A tribute to the work of entrepreneurs or companies that have established themselves as leaders in their sector.
Specifically, the modality of 'Business Career' has monopolized the 28,6% of the candidates, followed by 'Innovation and Knowledge Transfer', with 18,2%.
Eight juries will decide between November 24 and December 3 the provincial finalists, from among whom the regional jury will choose the winners of each category
Selection Process and Prestigious Juries
Unlike other competitions, these have been the own companies Those who have submitted their application and supporting data, closing the registration phase on October 31.
Now the selection phase begins Provincial Finalists, with juries meeting between the November 24 and December 3 in each province. Subsequently, a regional jury will select the winners in each category.
The eight provincial juries and the regional They are chaired by the Regional Government of Andalusia. The regional jury will be led by Caroline Spain, Minister of Economy, Finance, European Funds and Social Dialogue, and President of Andalucía TRADEThe composition of both juries includes a majority of the private sector, including representatives from the Chambers of Commerce, the Andalusian Council of Chambers and the Confederation of Employers of Andalusia (CEA), in addition to media outlets and companies of recognized prestige.
Geographic Distribution of Candidates
Participation demonstrates a large territorial extension, with all provinces exceeding 20 candidates. Seville It takes the lead with 73 signatures registered (24,5% of the total), followed by Malaga with 54 (18,2%) and Cordoba with 36 (12,1%). They are followed by Jaén (31), Cádiz (30), Granada (27), Huelva (24) and Almería (22).
These awards not only seek recognition, but also align with the Andalusia FEDER Program 2021-2027, promoting a innovative and smart economic transformationThe winning companies will receive a statuette Inspired by the lion of the Court of the Lions in the Alhambra, a symbol of Andalusia's global reach, they will be able to use the legend of 'Finalist' or 'Winner' in your communication.
