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Madrid is preparing for a significant event in the field of cooperativism and social economy. Next Friday, July 4, 2025, the capital will host the ES_MAD 2025 Awards ceremony, organized by the Federation of Cooperatives and Social Economy of Madrid (FECOMA). The event will take place at the iconic Ateneo de Madrid, a historic venue that has witnessed important cultural and social debates since its founding in 1835.

The celebration coincides with International Cooperatives Day, a particularly meaningful date this year as the United Nations General Assembly has declared 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives. This global recognition aims to highlight the key role of this business model in building fairer, more equitable, and sustainable societies.

Under the motto “Cooperatives Promote Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World,” the event will showcase the transformative capacity of cooperatives, democratically managed enterprises that prioritize collective well-being over individual profit. FECOMA will take the opportunity to recognize the most outstanding entities and individuals in Madrid’s cooperativism, honoring their commitment, innovation, and contributions to economic and social development.

The program will kick off at 10:30 AM with the reception of attendees, followed by an opening panel featuring prominent figures from the sector, such as Carlos Jiménez Contreras, president of FECOMA; Paloma González Martínez, Deputy General Director of Self-Employment of the Community of Madrid; and Engracia Hidalgo Tena, delegate of the Area of Economy, Innovation, and Finance of the City of Madrid.

Following this, the ES_MAD 2025 Awards will be presented, honoring cooperatives and labor societies in various categories, including labor, housing, transportation, education, agri-food, and consumption. Additionally, an Institutional Award will be granted in recognition of public or social support for cooperativism.

The closing of the event will be handled by Juan Tinahones García, president of the GSD Foundation, and Carlos de la Higuera Pérez, Honorary President of FECOMA.

This year marks a milestone for cooperativism, not only due to the UN’s recognition but also because of legislative and political advancements that have strengthened the sector. In Spain, cooperatives account for 5.5% of GDP and encompass over 23,000 entities and 8.5 million members. In the Community of Madrid, the recent approval of a new Cooperative Law, agreed upon by all parliamentary groups, has laid the groundwork for greater growth of the model.

Moreover, the designation of Murcia as the Capital of the Social Economy 2025 reinforces the role of cooperativism in transforming the productive model into a more humane and sustainable one.

FECOMA invites all individuals and institutions who are committed to these values to join this celebration, which not only recognizes present achievements but also looks toward a future where cooperatives will continue to be a driving force for social change.