
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 2026 in the city of Rome for the next edition of the European Social Services Awards (ESSA).
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS FOR THEIR SUPPORT WITH ESSA 2026
Institutional Partners


The Lazio Region is the governing body of the Lazio territory, the administrative and cultural heart of Italy, with over 5.7 million inhabitants. As a strategic partner and Board Council member of the European Social Network (ESN), the Region promotes a welfare model based on social inclusion, innovation in public services, and the integration of social and health care.
With its prestigious capital, Rome, and an invaluable historical heritage, Lazio combines a solid tradition of hospitality—recently renewed by the celebration of the Jubilee year just concluded—with cutting-edge policies to support families and vulnerable groups. By hosting the prestigious European Social Services Awards 2026, the Lazio Region reaffirms its role as a European leader in designing sustainable, high-quality social solutions capable of generating a lasting impact on both local and international communities
Private Partners
Gold Partners


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.


Magic Notes, developed by Beam, is transforming the way social care organisations capture and report information. Used by over 100 organisations, it enables frontline teams to create accurate case notes and reports in seconds ,reducing administrative burden and freeing more time for person-centred care.
Accessible through any web browser on mobile or desktop, Magic Notes records audio from in-person, online, or hybrid meetings. Users can review, edit, and finalise outputs directly within the tool before populating case management systems.
Proven in demanding frontline environments, the tool delivers exceptional accuracy, even in noisy settings or with strong regional accents. Each deployment is customised to the partner’s workflow, ensuring outputs meet their unique reporting and compliance needs.
Teams can also upload documents for AI-driven summarisation and report drafting, with outputs matching the tone, structure, and fields required by the organisation. The Magic Notes team works closely with every partner to tailor templates, optimise workflows, and ensure seamless integration. By combining cutting-edge AI with deep sector expertise, Magic Notes enables partners to enhance efficiency, improve quality, and empower frontline staff to focus on delivering effective, person-centred support.


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.
