The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEE) at the Universitat de Girona (UdG) held the Talent Awards 2026 ceremony on 27 October, aimed at recognising the academic achievements, leadership, and international engagement of its students.
The event featured Robert Martí Marly, the UdG's Vice-Rector for Students, and Maria Teresa Bosch Badia, the Dean of the Faculty. A keynote address by Xavier Santos, Business Director at AXXON, provided insights into the challenges facing businesses in Girona and the professional skills required in the labour market over the next decade.
Acknowledging academic excellence
During the ceremony, several awards were presented to honour students for their academic excellence, commitment, international outlook, and entrepreneurial spirit. The awards recognised outstanding students and projects from various degree programmes, including Business Administration, Economics, and Accounting and Finance.
Among the recipients, Núria Porta Solá, Yasmina El Maach Chiki, and Mireia Godayol Rovira received the Extraordinary Degree Awards. Pol Puigdevall Rafel and Ivet Ros i Carbonell were recognised for having the best academic curricula in the dual degrees of Business Administration and Law, and Business Administration and Economics, respectively.
The Best Final Degree Project awards went to Pol Cabarrocas Hernández, Carolina Martínez López, and Souhaila Arrazini Addahri, while the Best International Experience awards were given to Romaysa Touti El Hjouji, Aida Crous Gimbernat, and Pau Duran Lucas. Additionally, Samba Dibaga Drammeh, Cèlia Vila Hernández, and Cristina Luque Llauger were awarded for the Best Internship Project.
Tanit Palet Reixach received the FIDEM Award for Female Leadership, and Jaume Torras del Olmo was recognised for having the best curriculum in the dual degree of Business Administration and Industrial Technology Engineering. In the entrepreneurship category, Mar Pons Barchín, Mar Roquer Cullell, and Laura Pérez Peña won the Best Project for Creating a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) award, while Maria Poch, Simranjit Singh Kaur, and Marina Luis Hernández were awarded for the Most Promising Project for Creating an SME.
Finally, Marta Coromina Bataller and Núria Ametller Pons were awarded the MAPFRE Award for Talent in Finance and Insurance. The awards were supported by various professional and business entities, including the College of Economists of Catalonia and the Girona Chamber of Commerce.
Connecting students with the professional world
On the same day, the Faculty hosted the inaugural Talent Day, which brought together over 250 students, professionals, businesses, and alumni to bridge the gap between academia and the professional world. Under the slogan “Together we build the future!”, the event connected students with representatives from various sectors of the economy, highlighting the numerous job opportunities related to their studies.
The day included roundtable discussions featuring professionals and alumni sharing their experiences, as well as a fair showcasing businesses, institutions, and professional colleges. This initiative reinforced the ties between the university and the economic and social fabric of the region, providing students with direct access to potential career paths and professional development opportunities.
