Ms. Ida from Zwettl wins coveted European award!

Ms. Ida from Zwettl wins coveted European award!

At the prestigious award ceremony of the Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (Aria) in Brussels in 2024, the Austrian project Ms. Ida triumphed from Zwettl in the "Gender Equality" category. This year, the event that recognizes the best European initiatives to promote innovation and social inclusion in rural areas had the special focus on projects that strengthen young women and men. 24 finalists were selected among over 100 submitted projects, including two from Austria, and Ms. Ida impressively prevailed.

The ceremonial ceremony was followed with great excitement and by Dr. Martina Kainz and Dr. Monika Steinkellner accepted the entire woman IDA team. "This award is a great honor and confirms our commitment to strengthening women in rural areas," said Anne Blauensteiner from Team Ms. Ida. In the award ceremony, not only the recognition for the project, but also the opportunity to share innovative ideas in Europe, as with the Prize for women in Europe , the women are characterized for their voluntary commitment in a united Europe and thus the importance of female voices in society promoted.

appreciation for commitment

The price of women in Europe, which has been awarded at an international level since 2016, emphasizes the achievements of women in different categories, including "Women in Power" and "Women in Action". This recognition by the European movement International and the European Lobby of women helps to make the voluntary commitment of women more visible and to appreciate their significant influence on European cohesion. A sign of appreciation, which also became clear in the ceremonial mood of the Aria awards when the Ms. Ida team presented his message for sustainable development in rural areas.