FIA President’s award winners introduced in Kigali – RNA NEWS
During the FIA General Assemblies assembly in Kigali, Rwanda, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem named the three winners of the 2024 FIA President’s Awards.
The Automóvil Club del Ecuador (ANETA) was awarded for its contribution to Road Safety, Saudia Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) for its dedication to Climate Action, and the Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI) for its efforts in selling Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Australian Automobile Association (AAA), Federação Portuguesa De Automobilismo e Karting, and Confederação Brasileira de Automobilismo additionally acquired particular mentions for Road Safety, Climate Action, and Equality Diversity and Inclusion respectively.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who first launched the programme in 2022, stated: “These projects are a testament to the extraordinary culture of innovation in our organisation. I am proud to lead a Federation which is so dedicated to creating a more safe, sustainable, and inclusive future for the planet.”
ANETA’s successful Road Safety venture “UNIDAD VIAL DE EDUCACIÓN, SEGURIDAD VIAL Y MOVILIDAD SOSTENIBLE” is a cell classroom, which supplies street security and sustainability coaching for 6-16 12 months olds. In 2023 alone, the Club educated almost 26,000 college students by way of the programme.
ANETA Gerente General Gorki Gobando stated: “The FIA President’s Award has deep meaning for ANETA. On the one hand, it recognises an educational action disseminated to children and young people in Ecuador free of charge, and on the other hand, the award commits us to continue with this type of education, road safety and sustainable mobility actions, to create a Road Culture in the country. Working for the benefit of the Ecuadorian community is a fundamental principle for ANETA, and this recognition makes us proud and motivated to continue in this noble mission.”
SAMF’s profitable Climate Action venture “SAMF & Saudi F1 Sustainability” goals to drive extra sustainable outcomes in the course of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The Club works with the observe to implement sustainable practices and drive consciousness in regards to the significance of constructing environmentally pleasant decisions.
SAMF President HRH Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal stated: “We are delighted to receive the FIA President’s Climate Action Award, in recognition of our project, SAMF & Saudi F1 Sustainability. This innovative project has allowed us to promote sustainability at one of the country’s biggest mega-events, ultimately helping us to tackle the urgent issue of climate change. We look forward to developing this even further, after receiving the award.”
Meanwhile, Automobile Club d’Italia’s EDI venture “Motorsport for People: INCLUSION-E” is a state-of-the-art simulator, incorporating ergonomic and cutting-edge applied sciences to scale back limitations to motorsport. The simulator has been promoted at inclusive occasions throughout Italy and alongside nationwide associations for individuals with disabilities.
ACI President Angelo Sticchi Damiani stated: “We are proud to be recognised on this 12 months’s President’s Awards. Our INCLUSION-E venture focuses on breaking down limitations standing in the best way of motorsport driver participation in society. By making certain the Simracing self-discipline’s outreach in an inclusive approach for individuals with disabilities and scaling zero-barriers applied sciences for motorsport follow, entry to new alternatives and careers will enhance.
“This award will support our Federation’s commitment to make motorsport more accessible by actively encouraging and fostering the shaping of new sustainable, diverse, and inclusive pathways.”
The successful Clubs had been recognised on the assembly of the FIA General Assemblies. (End)
