Every action counts. But when companies, institutions and individuals come together around a shared purpose, their positive impact can reach much further. With this belief, we celebrated the third edition of the Los + Ecoístas República Dominicana Awards, an event dedicated to recognising those who are already helping to build a more sustainable future.
The event took place on 15 October at the National Botanical Garden in Santo Domingo, bringing together representatives from Piñero, businesses, media outlets and individuals who share the Ecoísta commitment.
The true stars of the event were our winners: SAMPOL, CEBSE, Casa Brugal and Banco BHD were recognised for initiatives in areas such as the energy transition, ecosystem conservation, responsible sourcing and the integration of sustainability into business models.
Furthermore, this year’s edition highlighted the importance of environmental communication as a driving force for change. Journalist Carolina Cepeda was recognised in the + Ecoísta Advocate category; Dr Carol Franco received the Key Opinion Leader (KOL) award; and William Ramos was named Content Creator of the Year, following a public vote in recognition of his work raising environmental awareness through social media.
The awards ceremony also welcomed Roberto Ángel Salcedo, Minister of Culture of the Dominican Republic, who highlighted the value of Dominican craftsmanship and its potential to contribute to a sustainable future. The award itself was created by artisan Kerlin Franco, who designed ‘A través del cristal’, a piece made entirely from recycled and repurposed materials. The event also featured Andrés Bisonó, CEO of SOS Carbon, who discussed the importance of innovation and solutions to address the challenge of sargassum in the Caribbean.
Somos Ecoístas is Piñero’s environmental movement, an initiative aimed at promoting environmental protection and collective commitment to preserving our planet. These awards are one way of turning that commitment into action: by showcasing inspiring examples and demonstrating that transforming our environment starts with small actions which, together, can change the world.
