Prestigious recognition that acknowledges not only a personal journey but also a business vision grounded in social responsibility. Emanuele Grimaldi, Managing Director of the Grimaldi Group and President and Founder of the Grimaldi Foundation, has been awarded the Honorary Plaque and Special Commendation for Philanthropy by the Fondazione Giuseppe Moscati Sorrento ONLUS, a non-profit organization which has long been committed to supporting medical research and assisting those in need.

The honour was conferred on 9 April at the Grand Hotel Vesuvio in Sorrento, at the opening of “Sorrento Breathing: Update and New Trends in Respiratory Medicine”, a leading national symposium held annually, bringing together some of Italy’s foremost experts in the field of pneumology.

The Moscati Foundation commended Emanuele Grimaldi on his altruistic vision of a circular economy and his tangible commitment to alleviating the suffering of the most vulnerable. His work has enabled many marginalized people to feel protected and cared for, while also providing numerous charities with the tools needed to achieve their goals.

“It’s an honour for us to welcome Emanuele Grimaldi into our community of shared values,” said Professor Paolo Zamparelli, President of the Moscati Foundation. “His dedication reflects those principles of humanity and care for the suffering that lie at the heart of our mission.”

Founded in 2007, the Grimaldi Foundation is today the largest family foundation in Southern and Central Italy. As the philanthropic expression of the Naples-based Grimaldi family, it operates on a non-profit basis and, over the years, has invested approximately €40 million in more than 520 projects. It manages two solidarity centres in Naples for families and is currently developing new facilities focused on supporting the homeless and providing socio-healthcare services.

In his acceptance speech, Emanuele Grimaldi emphasized the collective value of the accolade: “This award is not only for me, but for the Grimaldi Foundation as a whole and for everyone working day in day out to restore dignity to groups and individuals living on the margins, in the hope that public recognition of philanthropic action like this will encourage more and more people to do their utmost to help others.”

Grimaldi joins a prestigious roll of honour: previous recipients of the award include leading figures in civic and social engagement, such as Gino Strada (Emergency), Cardinal Domenico Battaglia of Naples, Civil Protection Chief Fabio Ciciliano and anti-Camorra parish priest Don Maurizio Patriciello.