Advanced Tertiary Association announced that this Monday companies and institutions will be honored with the X edition of the Bishop Awards. The ceremony is set for October 26 and will take place during the association’s annual gala. The event carries the motto, “the courage to keep going,” and organizers promise more innovation and progress than ever before, with a focus on rewards for strategies that truly deliver results and redefine the current direction of the industry.
For this edition, a special award will be presented by the Advanced Tertiary board of directors in Europe. The program features prominent actors such as Luis Zahera and Paco Tous, who will participate in the short film “Mesa para 32.” Created by Grupoidex, the campaign aims to raise awareness about global food shortages. The story follows five friends who reserve a table for five but arrive to find space for only three, underscoring the urgent limits on resources that the world faces today.
Hoff Brand, proposed by PwC, earned the award for substantially expanding its business with turnover that grew tenfold within two years. The Spanish sneaker label, founded in 2016, has restructured its management model to support rapid growth, opening twelve stores in Spain’s major cities. The company credits broad collaboration with professionals from the tertiary sector, spanning finance, systems, and design, for driving this impressive ascent.
Grupoidex also showcased the project “World’s Largest Shoemaker” by the famous Martinelli brand, another winner at the gala. This summer, to celebrate the return of events after years of social hiatus due to the pandemic, they built a monumental shoe rack displaying more than 60 collections, ranging from stilettos to sandals. The project highlighted evolving design trends while engaging Martinelli’s global audience on social platforms.
The City Council Tourism Department received an award for Dénia Creative City of Gastronomy. The initiative relies on a three-year horizon, supported since 2015 by the Sustainability Plan within the “Smart Tourism Master Plan,” which is backed by Sien Consulting. The plan promotes transforming the tourism model through digitization, data management, and a strong commitment to sustainability.
Focus Cars, a San Vicente del Raspeig company recommended by Asesoría Serrano y Reca, specializes in large-format shows and enjoys worldwide recognition. It earned the “International Career” award for its participation in the World Cup. With over 28 years of experience and a footprint in nearly two thousand cities across four continents, the company delivers magic, color, and fantasy on stages around the world.
RH Hotels, a modern hotel chain established in 1980, now operates 16 businesses with more than 500 employees. It will receive an award from Eneas Consultores for its “Human Excellence in Customer Service” project, which aims to elevate customer experience by empowering staff and nurturing talents as leaders. The operations team is dedicated to achieving service excellence and attentiveness to small details that differentiate the guest experience.
Nax Solutions earned the award for the “Innovative Satellite Farming Project” presented by Devesa & Calvo. Nax is a world leader in satellite AI processing for agriculture, striving to advance sustainable farming that safeguards the environment while reshaping social conditions. The technology helps reduce costs and boost yields by precisely guiding water use, fertilizer application, and field anomaly detection in seconds through artificial intelligence.
Inden Pharmaceuticals was recognized for the Solar Cover proposal from their Ibi-based packaging division. The project highlights self-consumption and energy savings with a reduced carbon footprint, featuring a photovoltaic platform comprising thousands of solar panels to generate electricity and minimize environmental impact through renewable energy use.
Perez Cerda is a plastics specialist with more than four decades of production experience. The company was honored for its “Digitization of the Production Facility” initiative, a move toward investing in innovation and technology. They deployed Doeet MES software to monitor each machine in real time, paired with large-format displays across the plant. Integrating ERP across operations proved challenging but essential, enabling real-time control without needing on-site presence.
Finally, face2travel, a hotel technology and innovation provider supported by Eulen, employs a team of over 300 professionals across nine countries. It received the award for “Improving Operational Processes in Hotels through Face Biometrics.” The project enables virtual reception and check-in, using facial recognition to streamline guest interactions, reduce staff costs, and enhance service efficiency with contactless experiences. The event promises a dynamic mix of business, social, and corporate leaders who will celebrate progress in the tertiary sector across the region.