To mark Pernod Ricard’s 50th anniversary, they are delighted to partner with One Young World to provide The WE Award, recognising five exemplary young leaders who are putting in the work to bring people back together. By spotlighting their efforts, they hope to inspire others and reaffirm their shared commitment to building a more authentically connected future.

ELIGIBILITY:

Eligible candidates must fit the following: 

Aged at least 18 & aged at least the minimum drinking age in your country of residence.

Nationals of all countries will be eligible to apply for the award.

Demonstrated capacity for leadership.

Showcased tangible impact in one of the three pillar topics:

Promoting social connection and tackling loneliness,

Cultivating positive social environments,

Supporting mental wellbeing.

To be considered for the Award, candidates must be:

Advocating for and implementing solutions that promote social connection, and combat loneliness;

Developing and enhancing social infrastructure (e.g. community spaces, services and networks) in order to encourage social interaction and accessibility;

Actively cultivating positive social environments (e.g. via responsible drinking initiatives),

Or, leading preventive and intervention programs designed to support mental wellbeing within communities.

BENEFIT:

Access to the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich, Germany.

Hotel accommodation in Munich between 2 – 6 November (inclusive) 2025.

Participation in a pre-event hosted by Pernod Ricard Foundation on 3 November 2025.

The cost of travel to and from Munich (flights in economy)

Catering which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Ground transportation during the Summit via public transport.