Centrum PUCP, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú wins prestigious BGA Business School Impact Award in the AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards 2025 for “Crecemos Juntos con Centrum”, “We grow together with Centrum”, in collaboration with Alicorp”
Centrum PUCP, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú scooped the coveted BGA Business School Impact Award, at the world-renowned Association of MBA’s (AMBA) and Business Graduates Association (BGA) Excellence Awards 2025 for “Crecemos Juntos con Centrum”, “We grow together with Centrum”, in collaboration with Alicorp”.
The AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards 2025 were held on January 24, 2025 at the exceptional Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington, London. The Awards brought together leading lights from the global business education community to celebrate excellence and commend achievement among business schools, MBA students and graduates, suppliers and employers.
The ceremony was attended by more than 200 business school leaders, as well as category finalists, judges and members of the media.
The BGA Business School Impact Award is a celebration of business schools’ positive impact on all their stakeholders – from students and graduates to communities and the economy as a whole – in line with BGA’s vision and charter.
It is designed to showcase how business schools are contributing to the betterment of society using both quantitative and qualitative analysis of activities, initiatives and/or programmes.
Centrum PUCP, in partnership with Alicorp, implemented the 'Crecemos Juntos con Centrum' initiative, a programme tailored for owners and workers of micro and small enterprises in the food service industry. This training programme combines academic knowledge with practical business tools to drive economic empowerment, inclusivity, and sustainable growth. By addressing the challenges of microentrepreneurs in Peru, the programme fostered an environment where business owners not only survive but thrive, contributing significantly to the local economy and community development.
Andrew Main Wilson, Chief Executive of the Association of MBAs and Business Graduates Association (AMBA & BGA) said: “On behalf of the AMBA and BGA team, I would like to congratulate the finalists and winners of this year’s Excellence Awards.
“This year, the competition was stronger than ever – with the highest number of entries ever. The entries who have made the final shortlist in each category should feel proud of their achievements.
“Additionally, the students and graduates who have been shortlisted as finalists today have all used their qualifications to achieve a spectrum of impressive results, in terms of the positive impact they have made to business, education and society as a whole.
“It was thrilling to be able to celebrate the AMBA & BGA network’s achievements at our Gala Dinner - in particular it’s been amazing to celebrate exceptional innovations and successes in the higher management education industry.
“I also want to take
the opportunity to thank our partners, BlueSky Education, GMAC, Accredinator -
Business School Accreditation Software, QED and Cesim Business Simulations.
Their support for our awards – and the business education sector – is greatly
appreciated.”
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