Ms. Ida from Zwettl wins the Aria Award for equality!

Ms. Ida from Zwettl wins the Aria Award for equality!

A remarkable victory for gender equality in Austria: The “Ms. Ida” project from Zwettl has won the prestigious Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards 2024 (Aria) in the “Gender Equality” category. This award, which was awarded in Brussels, emphasizes the commitment to women at European level. As the NÖN underlines, this success was duly celebrated in the region, and numerous representatives, including Margit Göll, chairwoman of the Leader region of Waldviertler Grenzland, congratulated the winners.

At the award ceremony in Brussels, those responsible for the project, including Josef Wallenberger from the Waldviertel women's economy, and much more, beamed with the award. Stephanie Pagowski, managing director of Raiffeisenbank, and other key persons such as members of the LAG management were also present to share this special moment. "We are European champions", called the initiative, which received the award for its innovation and its influence on the regional women's economy, in a solemn mood, such as nön.at reported.

The recognition of "Ms. Ida" is not only a triumph for the women involved in the project, but also an example of successful initiatives that are implemented in the region. The regional cooperation and the commitment to strengthen women as driving forces in business are crucial in order to achieve such successes. This award could serve as a template for other municipalities that want to create similar programs in order to further promote the gender equality.