Euro-Mediterranean Excellence Award to honor diverse leaders in Rome

The fourth edition of the Euro-Mediterranean International Excellence Award, also known as the ‘Oscar del Mediterraneo’, is scheduled to take place in Rome on October 14, 2026. The multidisciplinary event will honor achievements in sports, culture, journalism, art, and social commitment.

Key honorees include Italian athlete Fiona May, FIDAL President Stefano Mei, and volleyball coach Daniele Santarelli. The ceremony will also recognize Paralympic athletes Carlotta Gilli and Maria Beatrice Mercuri. A special memorial award will be presented to the family of the late footballer Siniša Mihajlović.

The international scope of the event is highlighted by the participation of Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, President of the NATO Military Committee, as well as Veli Ozan Çakır, President of the Turkish National Olympic Committee, and Karl Izzo, President of the Aquatic Sports Association of Malta.