Art. 1 – Name, Nature, Purpose and Organizer

1.1 The Business Care International Award (hereinafter, the “Award”) is an international recognition established to honor individuals, companies, institutions, organizations, and entrepreneurial entities that have distinguished themselves, nationally or globally, through the positive impact generated within their respective fields of activity.

1.2 The Award is inspired by the principles of business care, understood as a business model grounded in the integration of economic performance, social responsibility, ethics, innovation, culture, and sustainability, with the objective of fostering growth capable of generating shared value and long-term benefits for society.

1.3 Through the granting of its recognitions, the Award pursues the following objectives:

a) promoting a model of responsible leadership oriented toward the common good;

b) recognizing entrepreneurial and institutional experiences capable of combining competitiveness with social commitment;

c) strengthening cultural, economic, and institutional dialogue between Italy and its main international partners, with particular attention to the Italy–United States relationship;

d) supporting the reputation and international visibility of Italian excellence in the strategic sectors of economy, culture, and innovation.

1.4 Il Premio si configura quale iniziativa indipendente, a carattere non competitivo in senso stretto, fondata sulla selezione per merito e sulla valutazione qualitativa dell’impatto generato dai soggetti premiati.

1.5 Il Premio è promosso e organizzato da Business Care (di seguito, l’“Organizzazione”), con sede legale in LLC 11 E 44th and Madison Suite 800, New York, NY 10017, United States, cui competono la titolarità del marchio del Premio, la gestione amministrativa e organizzativa dell’iniziativa, nonché il coordinamento delle attività istituzionali, comunicative e promozionali ad essa connesse.

1.6 L’Organizzazione opera nel rispetto dei principi di trasparenza, imparzialità, autonomia decisionale degli organi del Premio e coerenza con i valori fondanti dell’iniziativa.

 

Art. 2 – Editions, International Structure, Venues and Schedule

2.1 The Award is generally held on an annual basis, according to an internationally oriented organizational model designed to foster dialogue between Italy and major international economic and cultural environments.

2.2 Each annual edition of the Award may include one or more official award ceremonies, as well as side events, institutional meetings, roundtables, or networking opportunities intended to promote the values and objectives of the initiative.

2.3 In particular, the Organization ordinarily provides for:

a) a ceremony in Italy, preferably hosted at prestigious institutional venues or locations of recognized public relevance, with the aim of enhancing Italy’s role as a center of cultural and economic excellence;

b) a ceremony in the United States of America, generally hosted at Italian diplomatic, consular, or institutional venues, or in qualified settings suitable for promoting bilateral relations and the international projection of the Award.

2.4 The Organization may also provide for additional Award events or stages in other countries whenever consistent with the institutional purposes and international development strategy of the initiative.

2.5 The dates, venues, and organizational arrangements of each edition shall be determined by the Organization, in consultation with the Board, and shall be publicly announced through the Award’s official website and institutional communication channels and media partners.

Art. 3 – Award Categories

3.1 The Business Care International Award is divided into categories intended to recognize different profiles of excellence, leadership, and social, economic, and cultural impact.

3.2 The ordinary categories of the Award include, by way of example and not limitation:

a) Global Players: Intended for internationally recognized personalities, leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, institutions, or organizations distinguished by the global impact of their activities, particularly in promoting ethical, innovative, and socially responsible business models.

b) Rising Star: Intended for young talents, emerging entrepreneurs, or professionals in the process of establishing their careers, who have demonstrated innovation, strategic vision, and significant contribution within their respective sectors.

c) Institutional Recognition: Recognition granted to individuals or entities that have carried out initiatives, projects, or professional achievements of particular relevance, including within specific sectors or extraordinary circumstances.

d) Italian Icons: Intended for brands, companies, manufacturing entities, cultural institutions, or representative figures that embody and promote Italian excellence worldwide, contributing to the dissemination of Italy’s cultural, entrepreneurial, and productive identity.

3.3 The categories listed above may be divided into thematic or territorial subsections whenever deemed appropriate in order to recognize specific economic, cultural, or strategic sectors.

3.4 The Board, after consulting the Quality Jury, may establish additional categories, whether temporary or permanent, or modify the denomination or scope of existing categories whenever consistent with the evolution and institutional purposes of the Award.

3.5 The introduction of new categories or modification of existing ones must be justified by strategic development needs of the initiative and formally approved by the Board, followed by public communication.

Art. 4 – Quality Jury

4.1 The selection of Award recipients is entrusted to a Quality Jury, an independent, autonomous, and qualified body responsible for evaluating nominations and assigning the recognitions provided for under these Regulations.

4.2 The Jury shall be chaired by a personality of proven institutional, cultural, or media prestige appointed by the Organization in consultation with the Board.

4.3 The Jury shall consist of members possessing recognized national and international experience in the fields of culture, media, economics, institutional relations, and international affairs.

4.4 The composition of the Jury shall be determined by the Organization, in consultation with the Board, according to criteria of competence, authority, balance, and representativeness, including from an international perspective.

4.5 Members of the Jury:

a) act in a personal and independent capacity;

b) are not bound by representative mandates from third parties;

c) perform their duties with impartiality, independent judgment, and in accordance with the founding values of the Award.

4.6 Membership on the Jury shall have a one-year renewable term, unless otherwise determined by the Organization.

4.7 Unless otherwise resolved, Jury activities shall be carried out on a voluntary basis and without compensation, except for reimbursement of previously authorized expenses.

4.8 Jury decisions shall be adopted collectively according to procedures established by the Chairperson, including through in-person or remote meetings. Resolutions shall be valid by majority vote unless otherwise provided by internal rules.

4.9 In the event of an actual or potential conflict of interest, the concerned member shall promptly disclose such circumstance and abstain from the related evaluation and voting process.

4.10 The decisions of the Jury regarding the granting of Awards shall be final and not subject to appeal, in accordance with these Regulations.

 

Art. 5 – Award Board

5.1 The Award Board is the strategic governing and general coordinating body of the initiative. It oversees the definition of the Award’s development guidelines, the planning of institutional activities, and the management of national and international strategic relations.

5.2 The Board consists of one Coordinator and one or more members appointed by the Organization, with specific expertise in the Award’s reference sectors and areas of international interest.

5.3 The Board may be expanded through the appointment of additional members, including representatives or personalities delegated by companies, brands, or entities selected within the “Icons” category, serving in an advisory capacity and supporting project, relational, and organizational activities.

5.4 Members appointed within the “Icons” project participate in Board activities in an advisory capacity and shall not have voting rights on general strategic decisions, unless otherwise resolved by the Organization.

5.5 The Board:

a) defines the strategic guidelines of the Award;

b) promotes institutional partnerships and international collaborations;

c) supports the Organization in planning the annual editions;

d) ensures the consistency of the initiative with the founding values of the Award.

5.6 The Board shall not exercise evaluative functions regarding the assignment of recognitions, which remain under the exclusive authority of the Quality Jury, in accordance with the principle of its autonomy and independent decision-making.

5.7 Membership on the Board shall have a one-year renewable term, unless otherwise determined by the Organization.

5.8 Members of the Board shall act according to principles of loyalty, fairness, and consistency with the purposes of the Award and shall disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Art. 6 – Partners, Sponsors and Collaborations

6.1 The Award may benefit from the collaboration of institutional partners, media partners, sponsors, and supporters, both national and international, selected in accordance with the founding values and ethical, cultural, and entrepreneurial purposes of the Award.

6.2 Partnerships and sponsorships must be formalized through written agreements specifying:

a) the purpose and duration of the collaboration;

b) any financial or in-kind contributions provided;

c) the rights relating to the use of the Award’s name and trademark;

d) the terms governing visibility, communication, and the use of the Parties’ distinctive signs;

e) any limitations or conditions relating to the image and reputation of the Award.

6.3 Partners and sponsors may support:

a) the general organization of the event;

b) specific award categories;

c) side events, cultural initiatives, or promotional activities connected to the Award;

d) communication and international outreach activities.

6.4 In any event, partnerships and sponsorships shall not grant partners or sponsors any direct or indirect power to interfere with the decisions of the Quality Jury, nor with the selection or assignment of recognitions.

6.5 It remains understood that institutional, organizational, and decision-making responsibility for the Award lies exclusively with the Organization and, within its respective authority, with the Quality Jury, both operating with full autonomy and independence.

6.6 The Organization reserves the right to refuse or revoke collaborations or sponsorships whenever elements emerge that are incompatible with the values, image, or reputation of the Award.

6.7 The use of the name and trademark “Business Care International Award” by partners and sponsors shall be permitted exclusively within the limits and according to the terms set forth in the relevant written agreements.

Art. 7 – Selection Procedure

7.1 The selection of Award recipients shall be conducted according to a procedure based on transparency, merit, consistency with the Award’s values, and the relevance of the impact generated.

7.2 Nominations may be:

a) proposed by members of the Quality Jury;

b) submitted by the Board;

c) presented by qualified third parties, such as institutions, companies, cultural organizations, trade associations, or personalities of recognized prestige;

d) identified directly by the Jury as part of its evaluation activities.

7.3 Nomination proposals must be accompanied by adequate supporting documentation, including qualitative information and, where available, quantitative data suitable to demonstrate:

a) the candidate’s professional or institutional excellence;

b) the social, cultural, or economic contribution provided;

c) the ethical and reputational impact of the activities carried out;

d) consistency with the principles and values inspiring Business Care.

7.4 The Jury shall evaluate nominations according to objective and comparative criteria, taking into account, among other factors:

a) the national or international relevance of the professional background;

b) the ability to generate shared value;

c) the innovativeness and sustainability of the activities carried out;

d) consistency with the purposes of the Award.

7.5 The Jury may request additional information or clarifications whenever deemed necessary for evaluation purposes.

7.6 Resolutions shall be adopted collectively according to the procedures established under the article governing the Quality Jury.

7.7 Decisions of the Jury regarding the assignment of recognitions shall be final and not subject to appeal, without prejudice to compliance with the procedural rules set forth in these Regulations.

7.8 The Jury shall not be required to publicly disclose the reasons underlying its decisions, unless otherwise determined by the Organization.

7.9 Participation in partnership, sponsorship, or membership programs promoted by or connected with the Business Care International Award shall not constitute, in any way, a condition, requirement, or prerequisite for submitting nominations or receiving recognitions.

7.10 Any nominations submitted by partners, sponsors, or parties otherwise involved in Award activities shall be subject to the same evaluation procedures and criteria applied to all other nominations, in accordance with the principles of impartiality, autonomy, and independent decision-making of the Quality Jury.

Art. 8 – Communication, Ceremony and Use of Image

8.1 The names of Award recipients shall be publicly announced through official communications by the Organization, including press conferences, institutional press releases, publications on the Award’s official website, digital channels and social media, as well as through national and international media partners.

8.2 The Organization shall oversee the dissemination of information regarding award recipients in compliance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and consistency with the institutional purposes of the Award.

8.3 Award ceremonies may take place:

a) in person, at institutional, diplomatic, or otherwise prestigious venues;

b) in hybrid or remote format;

c) with live streaming or national and international media coverage.

8.4 The Organization reserves the right to produce audio, video, and photographic recordings of ceremonies and related Award events, and to use such materials for institutional, promotional, and communication purposes, in compliance with applicable laws.

8.5 By accepting the recognition, recipients authorize the use of their name, image, and professional references for the institutional communication purposes of the Award, without entitlement to additional compensation unless otherwise agreed in writing.

8.6 Any commercial or promotional uses beyond the institutional purposes of the Award shall be subject to a specific agreement between the Parties.

8.7 The Organization reserves the right to modify the format or arrangements of the ceremony due to organizational, institutional, or force majeure reasons, without incurring liability toward participants.

Art. 9 – Amendments and Updates to the Regulations

9.1 These Regulations may be amended, supplemented, or updated by the Organization, after consultation with the Board, in order to adapt their content to organizational needs, regulatory developments, institutional changes, or the strategic evolution of the Award.

9.2 Amendments must be expressly approved and formalized in writing.

9.3 Any update to the Regulations shall be made public through publication on the Award’s official website and, where deemed appropriate, through communication to stakeholders, partners, and parties involved in the activities of the current edition.

9.4 Amendments shall not have retroactive effect unless expressly provided and provided that they do not affect already vested rights or selection procedures already concluded.

9.5 In the event of conflict between successive versions of the Regulations, the most recent version published on the Award’s official website shall prevail.

Art. 10 – Personal Data Processing

10.1 The processing of personal data relating to candidates and recipients shall be governed in compliance with applicable personal data protection laws (EU Regulation 2016/679 – GDPR and applicable national legislation).

Art. 11 – Final Provisions and Applicable Law

11.1 For all matters not expressly governed by these Regulations, the applicable laws concerning awards, public events, sponsorships, intellectual property, personal data protection, and any other laws relevant to the nature and purposes of the Award shall apply.

11.2 These Regulations shall be interpreted consistently with the guiding principles of the Business Care International Award, with particular reference to the values of ethics, social responsibility, transparency, and fairness.

11.3 Should one or more provisions of these Regulations be deemed null, invalid, or ineffective, such circumstance shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions, which shall remain fully effective.

11.4 Any disputes relating to the interpretation or application of these Regulations shall first be subject to an attempt at amicable resolution; failing such resolution, they shall be submitted to the jurisdiction of the competent judicial authority identified in accordance with applicable laws.