National Trade Awards and National Awards for Centenary Commercial Establishments

September 2, 2021

The Consortium of Trade, Crafts and Fashion of Catalonia (CCAM), of the Department of Business and Labour, has opened the application period for the National Trade Awards, granted by the Generalitat de Catalunya. The objective is to distinguish individuals, companies, sector entities, and public bodies that, through their trajectory, innovation, and adaptability, contribute significantly to the prestige of trade, particularly local urban trade. There are 4 categories established:
  • National Trade Award
  • Most Innovative Trade Award
  • Collective Initiative Award: two subcategories are established: Territorial Collective Initiative and Sectoral Collective Initiative
  • Public Management Award in the commercial sector
The National Trade Awards consist of trophies and diplomas. In addition, the National Trade Award has a financial prize of 7,000 euros and the Most Innovative Trade Award has a financial prize of 3,000 euros. Due to the impossibility of holding the 2019 edition last year because of the pandemic, the 20th and 21st editions, corresponding to the years 2019 and 2020 respectively, have been announced jointly. The deadline for submitting applications ends at 2:00 PM on September 17, 2021. Furthermore, it is appropriate to provide differentiated treatment for the awards for commercial establishments with 100 or more years and 150 or more years of history. Municipal markets, micro-enterprises, and small retail or personal service businesses with at least one operational establishment in Catalonia open to the public and a history of one hundred or more years are eligible. More information and link to procedures      

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