Francesca crowned as the ‘Austrian of the Year 2024’ in the research category

Francesca Ferlaino received the award from the head of the FFG, Henrietta Egerth-Stadlhuber (right). Photo credit: Clemens Fabry.

Die Presse – the Austrian newspaper of record – has awarded Francesca the title of ‘Austrian of the Year 2024’ in the research category! The six winners of this prestigious award were honored  at the Austria 24 Gala in Vienna’s Sofiensäle on Wednesday, the 23rd of October 2024. The Austrians of the year were chosen in six categories:

  • International success
  • Research
  • Humanitarian commitment
  • Climate initiative
  • Cultural heritage
  • Company with responsibility

You can read more about the award and see the other 2024 winners of Austrians of the year here: https://www.diepresse.com/18999955/die-oesterreicherinnen-des-jahres-2024-stehen-fest