This new award is the European Commission's initiative to recognise and celebrate the outstanding results achieved in the implementation of gender equality plans by academic and research organisations. Each winner will receive € with their prize. This Award Ceremony is organised jointly with the first Summit of the European Female Founders Forum (EFFF). This two-day event, which will follow the Award Ceremony, will bring together inspiring speakers from all Europe, women innovators, EU officials, investors, key stakeholders in business and female entrepreneurship.