The Tximist Foundation Receives an Award for its Commitment to Equality

The award, granted in the category of “Commitment to Equality”, recognizes the ongoing work of the Tximist Foundation in promoting gender equality through sport. In particular, it highlights the impact of the international women’s football tournament, the Tximist Cup. This event has increased the visibility of women in football and created a platform for building strong female role models. As a result, it has become an international benchmark for leadership and equality.

During the gala, Manuela Gómez, General Secretary of the Tximist Foundation, expressed her gratitude to the event organizer, Joseba Etxeberria, and the company FAKA ENERGIA. She underlined the importance of this recognition and the value of their support:

“This award is an honor and a recognition of the effort we have made at the Tximist Foundation to promote equality in sport. We are deeply grateful to FAKA ENERGIA and Joseba Etxeberria for their support and for this opportunity to give visibility to our commitment. With their support, they have shown great sensitivity and vision regarding the role women should have in sport and in society,” said Gómez.

She also emphasized the importance of this collaboration for the Foundation’s future:

“This type of support is essential for us to continue growing and promoting our women’s leadership development programs. With allies such as FAKA ENERGIA, we are even more motivated to keep driving the change we want to see in the world.”

In addition to the Tximist Foundation, several other initiatives were recognized for their positive impact on society:

• Ama Tolosa: Awarded for its “Commitment to Local Produce,” highlighting the importance of consuming local goods.

• Muxika Town Council: Recognized as the “First Town Council to Commit to Green Energy,” serving as a model of sustainability.

• Alberto Blázquez: Awarded for his “Loyalty and Growth,” honoring his trajectory of dedication and development.

During his speech, Joseba Etxeberria, founder of FAKA ENERGIA, highlighted the mission of the FAKA ENERGIA Awards:

“These awards reflect the values we want to promote as a society: equality, sustainability, and commitment to the environment.”

For the Tximist Foundation, this award represents an added motivation to continue promoting equality and female leadership in sport. We deeply appreciate this recognition and reaffirm our commitment to building a fairer and more inclusive society.