Fundación Vicente Lucci Award

First Edition | 2026 Sustainable Initiatives

We give recognition to educational projects which promote sustainability, innovation and environmental commitment in our communities.

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Premio Fundación Vicente Lucci

An education that transforms communities

The Fundación Vicente Lucci Award – 2026 Sustainable Initiatives aims at strengthening educational initiatives that promote environmental care, responsible production and the development of innovative solutions with the active engagement of students and teachers.

This award is part of Fundación Vicente Lucci and Grupo Lucci’s commitment to education, innovation and sustainable development in rural communities.

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Award recipients

Who can enter the contest?

Elementary and high schools located in the areas of influence of Grupo Lucci’s operations, where Fundación Vicente Lucci runs its programs.

School
Location
Esc. N° 72 Los Talas
Los Talas, Catamarca
Esc. Nº 213 Pcia. de Salta
Santa Rosa, Salta
Esc. de Educación Técnica N° 3167
Las Lajitas, Salta
Esc. Agrotécnica N°3129 EMETA
Metán, Salta
Esc. Educación Agropecuaria N° 51
Taco Pozo, Salta
Esc. N° 4311 Robustiano Manero
Colonia Santa Rosa, Salta
Esc. N° 348 José Hernández – Anexo
Taco Pozo, Salta
Esc. N° 4.255 Pedro Jorge Fornes
Taco Pozo, Salta
Esc. Agrotécnica N°4 San Pedro de Guasayán
San Pedro De Guasayán, Santiago del Estero
Esc. N° 621 Melitón Camaño
El Palomar, Santiago del Estero
Esc. N° 214 Ing. Ezcurra
Estación Ing. Ezcurra, Santiago del Estero
Esc. Bartolomé Escobar
Fisco Fátima, Santiago del Estero
Esc. N° 1163 San Cristóbal
San Cristóbal, Santiago del Estero
Esc. N° 777
Arenales, Santiago del Estero
Inst. Técnico Gral. Manuel Belgrano
Banda del Río Salí, Tucumán
Esc. Agrotécnica Famaillá
Famaillá, Tucumán
Esc. Agrotécnica Mariano Ramos
La Ramada De Abajo, Tucumán
Esc. Agrotécnica Soldado Cajal
Las Cejas, Tucumán
Esc. Agrotécnica Los Pizarros
Los Pizarros, Tucumán
Esc. Nº 98 Juana Azurduy
Alpachiri, Tucumàn
Esc. Nº 149 Combate de San Lorenzo
Alta Gracia, Tucumán
Esc. N° 186 Pcia. de Tucumán
Arcadia, Tucumán
Esc. Ramón Paz Posse
Banda del Río Salí, Tucumán
Esc. Mariano Ariza
Capitán Caceres, Tucumán
Esc. Nº 261 La Montañita
Caspinchango, Tucumán
Esc. N° 101 Batalla de Salta
Caspinchango, Tucumán
Esc. Alfredo Guzmán
Cevil Pozo
Esc. N° 12 de Octubre
Colombres, Tucumán
Esc. Gobernador José Posse
Cruz Alta, Tucumán
Esc. N°83 Isabel Mena de Mata
El Chañar, Tucumán
Esc. Dr. Manuel Cossio
El Rodeo, Tucumán
Esc. Salvador Alfonso
El Timbó, Tucumán
Esc. Nº 191 El Palancho
Graneros, Tucumán
Esc. N° 245 T.D. Barceló
La Chilca, Tucumán
Esc. Nº 278 Hipólito Vieytes
La Cruz, Tucumán
Esc. Francisco Narciso Laprida
La Reducción, Tucumán
Esc. Sargento José Álvarez Condarco
La Toma, Tucumán
Esc. N° 393 Miguel de Azcuenaga
Los Nogales, Tucumán
Esc. Monte Grande
Monte Grande, Tucumán
Esc. Secundaria Arcadia
Arcadia, Tucumán
Esc. Social de Cultura Católica Nuestra Sra. del Valle
Banda del Río Salí
Esc. Secundaria Bº Aeropuerto
Cevil Pozo
Esc. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
El Duraznito, Tucumán
Escuelas que pueden participar
What do we want to give recognition to?

Educational initiatives that have a positive and sustainable impact

Conciencia ambiental

Environmental awareness

Producción agroganadera responsable

Responsible agricultural production

Innovación tecnológica

Technological innovation

Emprendimientos sustentables

Sustainable enterprises

Trabajo colaborativo

Collaborative work among schools, teachers and students

Types of projects

Initiatives that promote responsible and innovative solutions which have a positive impact on the community.

Environment and sustainability

Waste management, efficient use of resources, biodiversity, renewable energy, circular economy, environmental education and actions against climate change.

Initiatives related to efficient irrigation, sustainable livestock practices, and sustainable technologies.

Productive proposals with an environmental and social focus.

Projects that involve students in solving environmental problems and promote a sustainable culture.

Participation categories

You can enter the contest in two different categories based on the progress of your project.

IDEA

Idea

Projects which have not been implemented yet.

EXPERIENCIA

Experience

Ongoing projects or projects which have already been implemented.

Prize

What do the winning projects get?

2026 Schedule

Dates and key stages in the process

Stage
Dates
STAGE COMPLETED – Registration
February 1 through March 31
STAGE IN PROGRESS – Preselection
April 1 through May 31
Announcement of preselected projects
June 8
FVL Project Fair
June 26
Announcement of winning projects
July 6
Award ceremony
July 27
Balance submission
Until August 26
Project execution
Until October 26

Assessment process

There will be two stages to choose the most impactful initiatives.

1st Stage | April 1 through May 31
Preselection

We will select up to 10 projects based on environmental management, meaningful learning, impact and appropriateness.

1st Stage | April 1 through May 31
2nd Stage | June 26- CIIDEPT, Tucumán
FVL Project Fair

Presentation of the finalist projects. The judges will choose up to 5 winners.

2nd Stage | June 26- CIIDEPT, Tucumán

What will the judges take into account?

The judges will gather in private to choose the finalists, taking into account the following aspects:

Environmental and sustainable management

The judges will assess how the projects encourages responsible environmental practices within the school community, such as recycling, energy efficiency and water preservation.

They will consider innovative solutions that raise students’ awareness and teach them about sustainability and environmental care.

Priority will be given to projects that involve students and teachers in solving real-world problems, fostering teamwork, critical thinking, and the practical application of the content.

The project’s ability to go beyond the school, inspiring other institutions or involving the community, will be considered.

Initiatives that generate community participation and promote new actions will be valued.

The project will be assessed to ensure it meets the real needs of the school and the community, and that it is aligned with educational objectives.

Integrantes del jurado

Who are the judges?

There jury will be composed of five members from Grupo Lucci, representing the areas of Quality and Environment, Production, Internal Audit, Legal, and the Vicente Lucci Foundation.

How can you register?

The project application is completed by following these steps:

Postulacion para el premio

Balance submission and follow-up

The winning projects shall submit the relevant balance before or on August 26, 2026.

Fundación Vicente Lucci will visit the institution to monitor the project, take photos and gather experiences.

Terms and conditions

Participation in the contest implies accepting its terms and conditions and authorizing the use of images and voice with no compensation in return.

The organization reserves its right to modify or cancel the participation.

Useful information

Click here to access the Frequently Asked Questions and the Participant-Oriented Guide with key information to guide you during the registration process.

For further information, please contact our team. We will be willing to assist you.

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