The Spanish Association for Standardization, UNE, has presented its 2024 UNE Standardization Awards, which recognize the commitment and professionalism of the Standardization Committees and the people who make them up. The awards were presented during the Spanish Association for Standardization's General Assembly, which was held on 30 May.
Through these awards, UNE highlights the work of more than 6,000 organizations and over 14,000 experts who actively participate in developing technical standards within one of UNE's 200 Technical Standardization Committees. The purpose of these Committees is to promote resilience, sustainability and security among Spanish business and to contribute to the shared progress of society.
The UNE Standardization Awards are divided into three categories that recognize the work and dedication of people and organizations in the areas of Technical Standardization Committee, Presidency and Representative.
CTN-UNE 146 Aggregates, López Agüí award for outstanding UNE-TSC
The secretariat of CTN-UNE 146 Aggregates is led by the Federation of Aggregates. César Luaces, secretary of the Committee and managing director of the Federation of Aggregates, accepted this award in recognition of the positive impact of the UNE committee's activities on organizations in its sector, as well as for its dynamic capacity and professionalism in complying with the procedures established in the standardization system.
Val Díez, UNE Award for the most outstanding UNE-TSC or UNE-SC president
Val Díez is the president of the UNE Committee on Gender Equality and Managing Director of the National Association of Perfumery and Cosmetics (STANPA). This award recognizes her important role as a driver and promoter of the activities the CTN-UNE 194. This committee has channelled Spain's influence on the ISO committee responsible for the development of the ISO 53800 Standard, the first global standard for gender equality and women's empowerment in organizations. More than 100 experts from over 60 countries took part in its development.
Isabel Gonzalo Pascual, UNE Award for the most outstanding CTN-UNE or SC-UNE representative
Isabel Gonzalo Pascual is part of the Division of Health Laboratories of Agricultural Production of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. This UNE Award was presented in recognition of her remarkable interest and involvement in the work of CTN-UNE 331 Diagnostic analysis in animal health, as well as for her commitment to representation in the corresponding European and international standards bodies.
