“Progress and Conflicts: Paradoxes of the Present” is the common thread of the 2025 edition, chosen in light of today’s extraordinary technological advances in counterpoint to global crises, inequalities, wars and cultural divides. The Masi Award reflects on these paradoxes, selecting figures from various fields – industry, art, literature, science and sociopolitical research – who suggest critical appraisals of today’s realities.

The Awards Ceremony

On Friday, October 24, 2025, the awards ceremony will start with the signing of the Amarone barrel, the symbol of the Prize, at the historic Masi cellars and will continue at the new Monteleone21 multipurpose complex in Gargagnago di Valpolicella.

WATCH THE VIDEO

Watch the full video of the 44rd Masi Prize Award Ceremony, held on Friday, October 26, at Monteleone21- Masi’s new multifunctional complex in Gargagnago di Valpolicella.

SEGUI LA DIRETTA STREAMING

La diretta streaming della 44° edizione del Premio Masi sarà Venerdì 24 Ottobre alle ore 18:30 dalla Pieve di San Giorgio di Valpolicella.

L’evento sarà trasmesso inoltre su TeleArena domenica 29 ottobre alle 21:15

le foto della cerimonia

Press Kit

Download the press release and the pictures of the 44th edition

THE HISTORY OF THE AWARD

The awards began in 1981 with the Masi Civiltà Veneta Prize, given to personalities who had their origins in the Venetian territories or with venetian family or venetian by adoption, and who had distinguished themselves in the fields of literature, art, journalism, science, the performing arts and business.