International validation
of a regenerative vision.
This work has been recognized through numerous international, institutional, and academic awards.
Across food systems, education, heritage protection, and community-based innovation, the awards received over the years reflect a consistent trajectory rooted in trust-building, place-based action, and long-term ecological vision.
2025
La Valletta, Malta
Mediterranean Tourism Award
Recognized in the category “The Great Sea Awards – Innovation in Non-Governmental Organisations”. The award was conferred by H.E. Myriam Spiteri Debono, President of the Republic of Malta, acknowledging innovation and impact in regenerative work across the Mediterranean.
2025
New York, USA
Global Trust Builder Award
Sara Roversi awarded for the Paideia Campus of Pollica
The Future Food Institute won the Global Trust Builder Award at the 2025 BEAM Awards, an international event celebrating initiatives that build trust, promote climate justice, and foster global change. The award was presented during Climate Week NYC 2025 in the category Global Impact – Ecosystem-shifting Movements, recognizing FFI and the Paideia Campus of Pollica for their commitment to “cultivating trust through the enhancement of living heritage, culture, degrowth, and community and territorial engagement.”
(For building trust with culture, degrowth and location-based initiatives.)
2025
Delphi, Greece
Costa Carras European Citizens Award for the Safeguard of Endangered Heritage
Europa Nostra & ELLINIKI ETAIRIA – Society for the Environment and Cultural Heritage
The Future Food Institute, founded and led by Sara Roversi, received the prestigious Costa Carras European Citizens Award, an annual recognition celebrating organizations committed to the protection of endangered natural and cultural heritage. Awarded for its efforts in preserving and enhancing food, environmental, and social heritage through regenerative practices, ecological education, and community empowerment. The Future Food Institute is the first Italian institution to receive this honor.
2025
Milan, Italy
Elle Gourmet Awards, Green Economy Award
Recognized for advancing sustainability and innovation in the agri-food sector through the Future Food Institute, with a focus on food security, regenerative transition, and the valorization of cultural and natural food heritage.
2024
New York, USA
Italian Woman of Excellence in Sustainability – Consulate General of Italy
Awarded for global leadership in food innovation and the promotion of integral ecology as a model of sustainability and regenerative development in the international context.
2021
Washington DC, USA
NAFSA Study Abroad Award, “Most Innovative New Program”
Annual Conference & Expo Award granted to the Food & Climate Shapers Boot Camp (FFI–FAO) as the world’s most innovative educational program, for its interdisciplinary approach and global impact in training new sustainability leaders.
2018
Rome, Italy
ANGI Young Innovators Award - Chamber of Deputies
Awarded for contributions to innovation and sustainability in the agri-food sector.
2016
Rome, Italy
ESE Alumni Achievement Award – European School of Economics
Awarded for contributions to innovation and sustainability in the agri-food sector.
2012
Rome, Italy
Marisa Bellisario Award
Category “Young Entrepreneurs,” for pioneering efforts in combining innovation, culture, and social impact.
2012
Bologna, Italy
Young Entrepreneurs Award – Chamber of Commerce of Bologna
Award for contributions to business innovation and the promotion of new sustainable development models in the territory.