On Monday 21 November 2022, the WeMed Award winners were publicly announced through a physical Award Ceremony held in Sant Pau Recinte Modernista (Barcelona).
The goal of this second edition of the WeMed Award, organised by Medwaves the UNEP/MAP Regional Activity Centre for SCP and TEXFOR, was to recognize the outstanding achievements and success stories of sustainable businesses in the textile, clothing and fashion sector.
Winners in the Southern Category
The winner of the 1st prize in the Southern Mediterranean countries category is Leena Ramadan, with her business Hoopoo, a culture-infused brand, inspired by local and international fashion trends customized for a comfortable yet different fashion experience.
The winner of the 2nd prize in the Southern Mediterranean countries category is Jocelyne Saade. Through her business Grade A Plus, she upcycles the sheep wool wasted or burned in Lebanese mountains to produce Blankets, sheep wool insulation sheets and pellet fertilizers.
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