The European Social Services Awards brings people from across Europe together to celebrate achievements in social services and the passion and dedication of those who work in the delivery of social services to make a difference for the most vulnerable in our societies. Join us in November 2025 in the vibrant city of Madrid for the next edition of the European Social Services Awards (ESSA).
Impact of the 2024 Edition
- 103 applications received
- 45 projects selected and invited
- 160 delegates from 20 countries, including EU officials, NGOs, and sector leaders.
- Over 20,000 website visits and 35,000 online votes!
Partners can:
- Meet social services professionals with different backgrounds and from different sectors
- Learn about the latest social policy and practice trends
- Discuss opportunities and challenges
- Showcase solutions and products to potential clients.
Partners can benefit from displaying an exhibition stand during the networking day, sponsoring an award category and/or the gala dinner.
Contact the ESN Development Coordinator Francesco Capuani at francesco.capuani@esn-eu.org to find out more about the partnership opportunities available.
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS FOR THEIR SUPPORT WITH ESSA 2025
Madrid City Council
Madrid City Council is the legislative body of the city of Madrid (Spain). With over 3 million residents and more than 10 million visitors each year, Madrid blends tradition and innovation, boasting a strong economy, diverse job opportunities, high-quality public services, and a rich cultural scene with world-class museums, theaters, and international festivals.
Edenred
Edenred designs and delivers innovative solutions to assist public authorities in the implementation of their social policies. Edenred provides public entities with efficient means of distributing social benefits, respecting policy’s objectives and beneficiaries’ needs. These solutions are based on a wide range of technological options, from chip cards to biometrics tools and fully digital programmes.
EY
EY helps to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
Microsoft
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft supports public health and social service organizations to better serve constituents and communities using innovative technologies to deliver secure and trustworthy services. Helping organizations protect vulnerable populations, enhance social and human services and improve the health of the public.
UCALSA
Founded in 1994, UCALSA evolved from a family business dating back to 1887 in Tarancón, specializing in food and distribution. Now operating in over 28 countries, it provides services in healthcare, food, logistics, and supplies. In 2004, UCALSA Servicios Sociosanitarios was created to support the elderly and vulnerable individuals, pioneering home meal delivery for healthier, sustainable nutrition. The company has demonstrated resilience during crises like COVID-19 and the Filomena snowstorm, serving a 300% increase in clients. With personalized care, advanced technology, and a highly trained team, UCALSA has worked with over 100 public administrations and received multiple awards for excellence in socio-healthcare services. Looking ahead, it remains committed to meeting diverse client needs.
Clariane
Clariane is the leading European community in social, health and hospital assistance and care for people in vulnerable situations, thanks to the work of its 67,000 professionals, present in more than 700 locations in 6 European countries. Clariane's objective in Spain is to develop quality services focused on vulnerable people and their families, to integrate a corporate culture under the umbrella of a company with purpose, to consolidate our team of professionals and to contribute to the environment through sustainable projects in order to leave a positive footprint for future generations.
They work to support people with mental health problems, intellectual disabilities or brain damage, manage residence and day care for elderly people, are dedicated to the protection of children and families, and aim to improve the situation of homeless people and attend social emergencies.
Essence SmartCare
Essence SmartCare Spain is part of Essence Group. They develop innovative advanced telecare and telemedicine solutions for senior care service providers, and are a leading manufacturer of PERS (Reactive Telecare Systems) solutions that facilitate independent living for seniors.
Care@Home™ Family offers personalised care for seniors with advanced telecare technology that allows family members and professional caregivers to stay up-to-date on the patient's situation through real-time monitoring. This flexible solution allows for easy customization of monitoring parameters and the establishment of rules to detect risk situations.