Under the slogan “Breaking down stereotypes”, this year’s 8M Award had the aim of recognising initiatives that question the logics that have determined who can occupy public space, who can lead and who is legitimate in sport.

A record volume and quality of projects were put forward: 45 projects, more than doubling the last edition. The projects were assessed by the award jury, made up of Marta Aymerich, doctor and director of the eHealth Center (UOC); Begoña Alday López, intendent with the Barcelona City Police (GUB); Gemma Lienas, writer, publisher and feminist activist, and Susana Jiménez, representative on the Women’s Council and member of the organisation 50a50.

Among the projects put forward, the jury decided to give the award to the Associació Dones en Joc for an initiative that aims to create a network, professionalise, generate role models and have an impact on the life paths of women and girls.

The project addresses sports governance from a modern and transformational perspective, giving participants the tools for leadership, institutional communication and strategy, and creating an ecosystem of mutual support and sisterhood that connects directors, former sportswomen and professional young women. It aims to have a real impact, give visibility to women’s talent and promote structural change that will have an impact for clubs, federations and institutions.