The Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) and the College of Economists of the Balearic Islands (CEIB) have presented the UIB-Economics and Business University Talent Awards, now in their tenth edition. These awards recognise excellence, analytical ability, and critical thinking among students enrolled in economics and business degrees, as well as the dual degree in Business Administration and Law at UIB.
This year's winners include:
- Economics Category
- First Prize: Jack Craig Wharrie for his work titled "Distribution of the lifespan of companies in the Balearic Islands".
- Second Prize: Andrea Cepeda de la Cruz.
- Business Category
- First Prize: Antonio Alzamora Cardell for his work "Design of an Asset Light business model in the Balearic tourism sector".
- Second Prize: Pablo Matías Valdez Sosa.
Additionally, finalist awards were given to Selena Sànchez Salamanca and Neus Fiol Talavera, with special recognition for participation awarded to María Arrom Alorda, Sergi Donoso Quesada, Jaime Manera Pedraza, Raquel Martín López, Marta Serra Mingorance, Miquel Serra Rigo, and Mariana Carolina Trulli de Abreu.
The awards ceremony took place on 26 October in the Aula de Grados de Economía at the Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos building, attended by Dr Loren Carrasco, Vice-Rector for Innovation and Digital Transformation at UIB; Dr Onofre Martorell, Dean-President of CEIB; Dr José Ma. Carretero, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business; Mr Francisco Martorell, President of ASIMA; and Ms Francisca Oliver, Director of the Palma office of Caixa d’Enginyers.
Following the awards presentation, the event focused on entrepreneurship, featuring a talk by José Mañas, CEO and founder of Wireless DNA, who shared his business experiences within the Balearic digital ecosystem in an interview with economist Eduard Vilanova. The event concluded with a round table discussion on career opportunities, where professionals from the economic and business sectors shared insights and guidance on career paths and entrepreneurship following university studies. Participants included Ms Ana Julia Fernández Cachafeiro (AEAT Illes Balears), Mr Bartomeu Alcover Bisbal (Director General of Budgets for the Government of the Balearic Islands), Mr Ramón Palou Amengual (Tax Advisor), Ms Marta Moyá Rosselló (Auditor), Ms Catalina Ramis Arrom (Financial Director), and Dr Adrián Luis Merida (Professor at UIB).
The CEIB University Talent Awards UIB-Economics and Business are held annually to promote excellence, innovation, and analytical skills among students in economics, business, and social economy fields.
