Divi & Tamarijn All Inclusive & Divi Resorts wish to serve the community they work and live in. Their Divi Impact Foundation aims to improve children's safety, strengthen families, and to make sports, educational and art activities accessible. The Divi team works to improve the living conditions of vulnerable groups and to provide support to non-profit organizations that help people in need. Key initiatives include school renovation, scholarships, back-to-school-programs, donations of books by local authors, donations of sports equipment, and collaboration with non-profits to promote health awareness. Employees are inspired and proud of all these giving efforts and participate actively in the process.

The winner of the Impact Award for Social Investment is a company that expanded their philanthropy and volunteer program in the past year, while building long-term relationships with community organizations and actively engaging employees in the efforts. A total of 75 initiatives received support this year, from De Palm Corporation. They have established partnerships that extend beyond mere financial support with charitable organizations and various community projects, such as ScubbleBubbles, and Micky’s Foundation. Employee engagement is central to their approach, with platforms like “The Giving Palm” and the “Green Team”, empowering team members to actively contribute in the decision-making process. Mindful of proportionality and impact, they ensure investments align with resources while still maximizing a meaningful difference in our community.

To cultivate Happy and Healthy Associates, La Cabana Beach Resort & Casino has implemented variety of social programs, such as: implementation of a 5-day workweek, enhanced life and medical insurance, discounted room rates for employees, learning and development sessions, and social guidance by Centro di Desaroyo Humano for the whole family. The 100+ Days of Celebrate U! initiative, involves social, appreciation, health, and learning programs for the associates. A special Zen Room is available, which includes a chair massage, and associates have access to discounted rates for the health club. The hotel’s General Manager has hosted “biking with the GM” sessions for the team. La Cabana associates are given many opportunities to communicate via surveys, monthly meetings, one-on-one meetings, and townhall meetings, which has strengthened the culture at the hotel.

The winner of the Impact Award for Cultivating Employee Wellbeing is a company that has established a sound HR strategy with a combination of policies and annual activities that go above and beyond standard benefits in Aruba. Aruba Marriott Complex recognizes physical, mental, and financial health as crucial components of wellness for its associates. Various benefits are offered, including dental coverage, psychological assistance, and savings plans. Professional development is prioritized through cross-training opportunities and educational reimbursement. Events such as appreciation weeks, recognition programs, and sport activities also help promote physical wellness and ensure everyone feels supported, valued, and empowered.

Bodegas Papiamento has made it their mission to champion the celebration of Aruba’s cultural identity. Their most notable effort is a partnership with Go Cultura Foundation and sponsorship of Concierto Nacional Cultural in Plaza Padu, Concierto di Aña Nobo, Fundacion Cultural di Festivalnan Folklorico and supporting the event to reproduce music of Cah’I Orgel. Bodegas Papiamento assists Go Cultura with the Culture and Creative Industries Mapping Project which will shape future cultural policies and create a more vibrant and sustainable cultural landscape. Meanwhile, contributing to the cultural development in Oranjestad, Bodegas Papiamento is restoring the ex-Crystal factory and repurposing it into a distillery which will also serve as a museum for Aruba’s Papiamento language history. And, for a special 20-year-aged rum, Bodegas Papiamento hired local artists to create a bottle inspired by the 200-year-old Lime Kiln in Rancho.

The winner of the Impact Award for Championing Cultural Heritage is a company that infuses pride and joy in every cultural festivity and transcends hospitality in its celebration of Aruba's culture by orchestrating a vibrant Aruban experience for their guests and employees. At La Cabana Beach Resort, Aruba's culture takes center in the form of Carnaval Celebrations, to monthly “Nochi di Ambiente” events, where guests enjoy an authentic taste of the island through local music, dance, and local food tasting. Recreational areas pay tribute to our language, flora, fauna, and iconic symbols through murals and names. Guests can enjoy Papiamento lessons, local rum tastings, aloe workshops, and more. Aruban craftsmanship is promoted with unique paintings from local children and an art shop displaying works from over 30 local artists.

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort upholds an unwavering commitment to sustainability, recognized by several certifications: Green Globe Platinum, Travelife Gold, LEED Gold, and CarbonNeutral. The resort has established itself as a pioneer in sustainable tourism with numerous initiatives, ranging from: energy and water saving measures, paperless operations, adherence to “reuse, reduce, recycle” principles, protection of turtle nests, and waste sorting and recycling. Bucuti produces 15% of its own electricity with solar panels and the fitness center equipment delivers power to the grid instead of consuming power. Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort is the first resort in the Caribbean to achieve CarbonNeutral certification and now aims to become carbon negative. With a strong commitment to nature preservation, Bucuti & Tara also founded “Ban Lanta y Planta” and is the primary sponsor of the 120,000 m2 Bucuti Tara Nature Preservation in Noord. Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort upholds an unwavering commitment to sustainability, recognized by several certifications: Green Globe Platinum, Travelife Gold, LEED Gold, and CarbonNeutral. The resort has established itself as a pioneer in sustainable tourism with numerous initiatives, ranging from: energy and water saving measures, paperless operations, adherence to “reuse, reduce, recycle” principles, protection of turtle nests, and waste sorting and recycling. Bucuti produces 15% of its own electricity with solar panels and the fitness center equipment delivers power to the grid instead of consuming power. Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort is the first resort in the Caribbean to achieve CarbonNeutral certification and now aims to become carbon negative. With a strong commitment to nature preservation, Bucuti & Tara also founded “Ban Lanta y Planta” and is the primary sponsor of the 120,000 m2 Bucuti Tara Nature Preservation in Noord.

The winner of the Impact Award for Environmental Conservation is a company that has considered differing aspects of sustainability and implemented a wide range of initiatives. For their long-term commitment and integration of environmental management into the fabric of the company, the judges selected: Tropical Bottling Company as the winner. Tropical Bottling Company’s care towards the environment is evident in its ISO certifications, devoted to environmental management. The company has integrated waste reduction, paperless operations, and solar energy. The monitoring of energy and water consumption, along with tracking of Absolute Carbon Emissions help further ensure sustainability. With an 87% glass bottle return rate, they save an average of 565.55 metric tons of waste. Their Waste Water Treatment Plant manages liquid waste responsibly, treating 95% for reuse in other processes and allocating 5% for internal tank cleaning.