Social Impact, Knowledge Transfer and Teaching Awards 2026

ACEDE SOCIAL INNOVATION AWARD

The ACEDE Social Innovation Award aims to recognize research projects that generate significant social impact in the field of management and economics. This award highlights initiatives that have led to tangible improvements in communities, policies, or practices, addressing critical social challenges both locally and globally.

What types of projects can participate?

Projects that will be especially valued are those that:

• Address relevant social problems in an innovative way.
• Have generated positive and measurable changes in communities, organizations, or public policies.
• Have been implemented in the last three years.

What should I include in my application?

Participants must complete the application form and submit:

• A summary of the project explaining the objectives, the methodology used, and its social relevance.
• Concrete evidence of the social impact generated (e.g., testimonials, impact data, policy changes, or recognitions).
• Any supporting documentation for your application (maximum 5 MB).

How to submit my application?

1. Download the proposal submission form from this link.

2. Complete all required fields, making sure to attach the requested documentation. The process is quick and simple.

3. Send your application via email to sistema@congresoacede.org before May 23rd. IMPORTANT: Indicate in the subject line “Application for the ACEDE Social Innovation Award”.

4. Failure to comply with the submission guidelines will result in the application NOT being considered.

 

Don't miss the opportunity to highlight your contribution to society through this prestigious award. We look forward to your proposal!

SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD JURY

President	Sandra Cavero Brújula	Universidad Pública de Navarra
Member	* Gema García Piqueres y Rebeca García Ramos	Universidad de Cantabria
Member	Miguel Angel García Cestona	Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Alternate	Marta Mas Machuca	Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Alternate	Ana María Bojica Bojica	Universidad de Granada
Alternate	Dante Ignacio Leyva de la Hiz	CUNEF

Note (*). Since two people hold the Presidency of the Conference, both will be part of the Jury, although they will have only one vote

 

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ACEDE KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AWARD

The ACEDE Knowledge Transfer Award recognizes outstanding projects that have successfully translated academic knowledge into the field of management, creating an effective bridge between the academic world and companies, public administration, or other organizations. This award seeks to highlight initiatives that have generated a tangible and lasting impact.

What types of projects can participate?

Projects that will be especially valued are those that:

• Have facilitated the application of academic knowledge in practical and real contexts.
• Have resulted in achievements such as the commercialization of products, the acquisition of patents, or the creation of companies.
• Have been implemented in the last three years.

What should I include in my application?

Participants must complete the application form and submit:

• A summary of the project explaining the objectives, the applied methodology, and the key results, highlighting its impact and relevance in knowledge transfer.
• Concrete evidence of the achievements (e.g., commercialized products, patents obtained, companies created).
• Any supporting documentation for your application (maximum 5 MB).

How to submit my application?

1. Download the proposal submission form from this link.

2. Complete all required fields, making sure to attach the requested documentation. The process is quick and simple.

3. Send your application via email to sistema@congresoacede.org before May 23rd. IMPORTANT: Indicate in the subject line “Application for the ACEDE Knowledge Transfer Award”.

4. Failure to comply with the submission guidelines will result in the application NOT being considered.

 

Don't miss the opportunity to highlight your contribution to society through this prestigious award. We loo

Contribute to demonstrating how management research can transform real practices, policies, or organizations. Present your project and share its impact.

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AWARD JURY

President	Emilio Huerta Arribas	Universidad Pública de Navarra
Member	* Gema García Piqueres y Rebeca García Ramos	Universidad de Cantabria
Member	María Fuentes Blasco	Universidad Pablo Olavide
Alternate	Claudio Cruz Cazares	Universitat de Barcelona
Alternate	Alejandro Escribá Esteve	Universidad de València
Alternate	Pilar Marqués Gou	Universidad de Girona

Note (*). Since two people hold the Presidency of the Conference, both will be part of the Jury, although they will have only one vote

 

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ACEDE TEACHING TRANSFORMATION AWARD

The ACEDE Teaching Transformation Award recognizes initiatives that have significantly transformed teaching in the field of management. This award honors projects that challenge traditional teaching practices through innovative approaches, promoting the development of critical, analytical, and applied capabilities in students.

What types of projects can participate?

Projects that will be especially valued are those that:

• Have implemented novel approaches in management education.
• Have generated demonstrable improvements in learning, such as the adoption of new methodologies or technologies.
• Have been applied in the last three years.

What should I include in my application?

Participants must complete the application form and submit:

• A summary of the project explaining the objectives, the innovative methodologies implemented, and the results obtained, highlighting its educational impact.
• Concrete evidence of the improvements achieved (e.g., student surveys, adoption of methodologies by other institutions, or external recognitions).
• Any supporting documentation for your application (maximum 5 MB).

How to submit my application?

1. Download the proposal submission form from this link.

2. Complete all required fields, making sure to attach the requested documentation. The process is quick and simple.

3. Send your application via email to sistema@congresoacede.org before May 23rd. IMPORTANT: Indicate in the subject line “Application for the ACEDE Teaching Transformation Award”.

4. Failure to comply with the submission guidelines will result in the application NOT being considered.

 

Don't miss the opportunity to highlight your contribution to society through this prestigious award. We loo

Be part of the change in management education and show how your project has inspired new forms of learning. Share your initiative and its impact.

TEACHING TRANSFORMATION AWARD JURY

President	Alejandro Bello Pintado	Universidad Pública de Navarra
Member	* Gema García Piqueres y Rebeca García Ramos	Universidad de Cantabria
Member	Juan Carlos Real Fernández	Universidad Pablo Olavide
Alternate	Juan Marín García	Universitat Politècnica de València
Alternate	Concepción Garcés Ayerbe	Universidad de Zaragoza
Alternate	Idana Salazar Terreros	Universidad de La Rioja

Note (*). Since two people hold the Presidency of the Conference, both will be part of the Jury, although they will have only one vote