The awards recognise the efforts and academic achievements of the professionals of Sando and their families.<\/p>\n
The ceremony was held with the participation of Ms. Adelaida de la Calle Mart\u00edn, Rector of the University of Malaga.
\nThe Sando Fundaci\u00f3n held its Graduation Awards ceremony this afternoon, rewarding and encouraging the academic and training activities of Sando employees and their families. <\/p>\n
The ceremony took place in the Rectory of the University of Malaga, presided over by Mr. Jos\u00e9 Luis S\u00e1nchez Dom\u00ednguez, President of the Sando Fundaci\u00f3n, Ms. Adelaida de la Calle Mart\u00edn, Rector of the University of Malaga, Mr. Antonio Pascual Acosta, President of the Academy of Social Sciences and the Environment of Andalucia, Mr. Enrique Caro Guerra, Vice-rector of Professorship, Training and Co-ordination of the University of Malaga and Ms. Esther S\u00e1nchez Manzano, Director of the Sando Fundaci\u00f3n. <\/p>\n
These Graduation Awards will be held annually and awarded in recognition of the academic achievements of Sando employees and their families. Two awards are given for each of five categories, all provided with an economic prize according to the academic level of the category: Obligatory Secondary Education (ESO), Baccalaureate, Professional Training, Diploma and Degree level University Studies. <\/p>\n
The University of Malaga is participating with the Sando Fundaci\u00f3n in encouraging academic activities of its professional staff, promoting actions which recognise the importance of Sando professionals within the organisation.
\nToday\u2019s Awards are the first of an annual ceremony initiated in July 2007. Over forty candidatures were presented with high levels of academic achievement, making the decision of the jury especially difficult. <\/p>\n
This initiative is at the forefront of the actions of the Sando Fundaci\u00f3n: Internal Social Action aimed at the professionals of the Sando organisation and their families, with the goal of improving the professional and personal circumstances of Sando employees. <\/p>\n
Another aim of the Foundation is to provide projects and activities for the general public, focussed on technological research and development and addressing social, environmental and cultural issues.<\/p>\n
The Sando Fundaci\u00f3n was established in 2006 as part of its commitment to society. The Foundation has a global focus, encompassing all geographical regions where the organisation is active. Currently, it represents the principal instrument in Sando\u2019s dedication to corporate social responsibility. <\/p>\n
For 2008, the Sando Fundaci\u00f3n has approved a program of activities aimed at society as a whole, such as a touring exhibition on the \u201cVias Verdes\u201d of Spain, a congress on R&D+I and R&D+I awards, the Citizen\u2019s Initiative Award, the National Construction Health and Safety Congress, a series of charity concerts and publications on environmental Sustainability<\/a>, etc. The Foundation\u2019s other activities include a photography competition for its professionals, as well as a children\u2019s drawing competition, training courses and recreational activities, and the Graduation Awards.<\/p>\n