MONICA D’ASCENZO

“Information” Award

An authentic voice and indomitable spirit: it is not her masterful writing ability that defines Monica D’Ascenzo, but the undeniable courage and tenacious passion with which she tackles vitally important topics in a media landscape that often seems to overlook the daily challenges faced by many. For her, being 

a diversity editor is not just an editorial role, but a way of viewing the world, giving voice to oftenoverlooked stories and weaving a tapestry of experiences revolving around the concepts of inclusion, empathy, and social justice. Between the pages of Il Sole 24 Ore and the lines of the Alley Oop blog, every 

intervention is an invitation to reflect, beyond numbers, estimates, and economic gaps, bringing to life a new dialogic and participatory journalism. Monica informs, engages, and inspires. Offering an unparalleled contribution to contemporary debate, she tells the journey toward building a fairer society, amid centuriesold evolutions and sudden reversals. Making her profession an indispensable act of change and a powerful tool for social transformation.