Häagen-Dazs announced the first five inspirational recipients of the $100,000 Rose Project bursary grant as nominations for the second year of the global initiative are now being considered.
The pioneering efforts and societal contributions of trailblazing, unsung women from around the world were recently once again being put forward with recently Häagen-Dazs announcing a distinguished judging panel before the next selection stage for The Rose Project commences.
This year’s all-female judging panel includes Alejandra Orozco Loza, double Olympic medallist in Diving from Mexico will be joining the panel this year. She has overcome a multitude of hurdles and has harnessed these experiences to motivate and empower young women. She is representing her country this summer as the flag bearer in Paris for her fourth Olympic games.
Katie Piper, UK-based author, broadcaster and philanthropist, is returning to the panel for a second year and Aurélie Lory, Häagen-Dazs Shops Global Managing Director, will once again represent the brand and celebrate its pledge to honour womens’ accomplishments.
Former Indian tennis champion and phenomenon, Sania Mirza, also joins the incredible women as a global ambassador for The Rose Project.
Handpicked for their own impactful achievements and epitomising Häagen-Dazs’ ‘Don’t Hold Back’ ethos, The Rose Project panellists are dedicated, inspirational and representative of the global nature of the initiative. The judges will utilise their experience and passion to work together and will review the nominations received to select five worthy honourees of the $100,000 bursary grant.
Häagen-Dazs launched ‘The Rose Project’ on International Women’s Day 2023 to recognise unsung trailblazing women in honour of the brand’s unsung female co-founder Rose Mattus.
Aurélie Lory:
“We are delighted to continue celebrating our iconic female co-founder, Rose Mattus, by recognising the achievements of inspiring and deserving women from all corners of the globe. It is an honour to have such a powerful and global panel of influential women on board, all of whom are trailblazing within their respective fields and embodying Rose’s influence. We are confident that Katie, Sania, and Alejandra will help us select five worthy winners to receive an equal share of this year’s $100,000 bursary grant. We can’t wait to continue championing the stories of unsung female heroes.”
To find out more about The Rose Project Judging Panel 2024, visit https://iwd.haagen-dazs.global/en/jury/.
