Positive Impact Award 2024
And what does it mean to have a positive impact?It means being committed not only to having a good academic record but also to society. The call was directed at students enrolled in any of the courses offered at the University of Oviedo's own centers. The winner of the second edition, David Otero, received an award with a sculpture by young artist XXXXXXX, a graduate of the Oviedo School of Art, as well as a financial endowment of €1,000, allocated to the Juventud Maliaya association, chosen by the winner. This year, two additional prizes of €500 each were awarded to Borja Ruisánchez Mier and Elsa Villa Fernández, who donated them to Equipo Europa and Asociación Galbán, respectively.
The applications were evaluated according to the following criteria:
● Social Curriculum. Participation in social activities with NGOs or associations with a clear positive impact on Asturian society: 50% of the final evaluation.
● University Curriculum. Participation in university life: student associations, sports, university governing bodies, etc.: 30% of the final evaluation.
● Academic Curriculum. Grades obtained in undergraduate, postgraduate, and/or master's studies: 20% of the final evaluation.
- Alfonso Díaz
- In the second edition, the awards were expanded with two additional prizes of €500 each.
- The awardee donates their prize and receives a sculpture by Blanca Ortega, a recent graduate from the Oviedo School of Art.
