On December 12, Brussels was the setting for a flagship event organized by ACES Europe. Companies, cities and regions from around the world came together to celebrate outstanding achievements in the sporting, corporate and community arenas.
A welcome lunch to start the day
The day began at 1:00 p.m. with an exclusive luncheon at The Poetlocated at the Renaissance Brussels Hotel. This meeting marked the beginning of a day dedicated to the recognition of outstanding companies and entities.
The luncheon was led by Juan Carlos Pérez Espinosa, Global President of DCH, who welcomed the representatives of the award-winning companies, such as Prosegur, Naturgy, Sacyr, and TCS, among others.
The meeting, conceived as a relaxed space, fostered an enriching dialogue on innovation in corporate wellness, strategic human resource management and global trends in sustainability and talent.
This relaxed environment allowed attendees to network, share best practices and discuss challenges and opportunities in their respective sectors, furthering DCH’s mission to drive organizational development globally.

Recognition Ceremony at the European Parliament
After lunch, the group moved to the European Parliament, where a ceremony was presided over by Francesco Lupatelli, President of ACES Europe, accompanied by Hugo Alonso, Secretary General of the organization. The ceremony, entirely in English, was attended by more than 300 representatives of cities, regions and international organizations.


Recognition of cities and regions
During the event, numerous cities and sports regions in Europe and the Americas were honored, including Alcaudete and Segovia (Spain), Kayseri (Turkey) and Chihuahua (Mexico). Each entity presented a video and had the opportunity to share a few words about their achievements in sport and social cohesion.
Certification of Healthy Companies
In a highlight, the International Healthy Company Certification was awarded to:
- Prosegur, received by Mariví Jiménez de Pablo.
- Naturgy, hosted by Fabián Vazquez, María José Sánchez, Kharen Riveros and Francesc Aixela.
- TCS, hosted by Ximena Jofre, Ashul Mehrotra and Graciela Herrera.
- Sacyr, received by Miguel París Rodriguez and Ángel Prieto.
Validating its leadership in promoting healthy work environments, this recognition reinforces the importance of integrating wellness into corporate strategies.












International engagement and closing
The ceremony concluded with the presentation of flags and commemorative plaques to the awardees, followed by a group photograph in which attendees celebrated the values of international cooperation.
This event reaffirms DCH and ACES Europe’s commitment to excellence in human resource management and the promotion of sport as a tool for global social impact.
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On December 12, Brussels was the setting for a flagship event organized by ACES Europe. Companies, cities and regions from around the world came together to celebrate outstanding achievements in the sporting, corporate and community arenas.
A welcome lunch to start the day
The day began at 1:00 p.m. with an exclusive luncheon at The Poetlocated at the Renaissance Brussels Hotel. This meeting marked the beginning of a day dedicated to the recognition of outstanding companies and entities.
The luncheon was led by Juan Carlos Pérez Espinosa, Global President of DCH, who welcomed the representatives of the award-winning companies, such as Prosegur, Naturgy, Sacyr, and TCS, among others.
The meeting, conceived as a relaxed space, fostered an enriching dialogue on innovation in corporate wellness, strategic human resource management and global trends in sustainability and talent.
This relaxed environment allowed attendees to network, share best practices and discuss challenges and opportunities in their respective sectors, furthering DCH’s mission to drive organizational development globally.

Recognition Ceremony at the European Parliament
After lunch, the group moved to the European Parliament, where a ceremony was presided over by Francesco Lupatelli, President of ACES Europe, accompanied by Hugo Alonso, Secretary General of the organization. The ceremony, entirely in English, was attended by more than 300 representatives of cities, regions and international organizations.


Recognition of cities and regions
During the event, numerous cities and sports regions in Europe and the Americas were honored, including Alcaudete and Segovia (Spain), Kayseri (Turkey) and Chihuahua (Mexico). Each entity presented a video and had the opportunity to share a few words about their achievements in sport and social cohesion.
Certification of Healthy Companies
In a highlight, the International Healthy Company Certification was awarded to:
- Prosegur, received by Mariví Jiménez de Pablo.
- Naturgy, hosted by Fabián Vazquez, María José Sánchez, Kharen Riveros and Francesc Aixela.
- TCS, hosted by Ximena Jofre, Ashul Mehrotra and Graciela Herrera.
- Sacyr, received by Miguel París Rodriguez and Ángel Prieto.
Validating its leadership in promoting healthy work environments, this recognition reinforces the importance of integrating wellness into corporate strategies.












International engagement and closing
The ceremony concluded with the presentation of flags and commemorative plaques to the awardees, followed by a group photograph in which attendees celebrated the values of international cooperation.
This event reaffirms DCH and ACES Europe’s commitment to excellence in human resource management and the promotion of sport as a tool for global social impact.





