Awards, distinctions and recognition: GEM Alumni shine around the world
Entrepreneurship, innovation, social impact, industry, and digital transformation: several GEM Alumni have recently been recognized for their outstanding achievements. Discover some of the latest distinctions that highlight the excellence and impact of our community.
Stéphanie Hospital, PGE 1995, sees OneRagtime ranked among France’s leading venture capital firms
Founder and CEO of OneRagtime, Stéphanie Hospital has seen her investment fund ranked among the “Excellent” firms in the 2026 Décideurs Leaders League venture capital rankings in France.
This distinction recognizes the quality of OneRagtime’s investment portfolio, its strategic support for startups, and its ability to create long-term value. Since its inception, the firm has supported more than 50 innovative companies and established itself as a key player in the French entrepreneurial ecosystem.
This latest recognition highlights Stéphanie Hospital’s vision and commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the growth of tomorrow’s businesses.
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Baptiste Calandre, PGE 2016, recognized for his innovative project Le Peuplier
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Baptiste Calandre and his wife Lola received the Second National Prize at the 2026 Trophées du Commerce in the Innovation category for their establishment, Le Peuplier, located in Limoges.
Opened in 2023, this unique venue brings together a restaurant, spa, sports activities, coworking space, childcare services, and paramedical support under one roof. Designed as a true “well-being bubble” in the heart of the city, Le Peuplier offers an innovative approach to community living and everyday wellness.
After earning recognition at both departmental and regional levels, this national award celebrates the entrepreneurial boldness and vision brought to life by Lola and Baptiste Calandre.
Maryne Engels, PGE 2021, honored by TikTok Shop for her digital leadership
Maryne Engels contributed to the success of WMF, a Groupe SEB brand, which received the Empowerment Award at the TikTok Shop Black Friday Summit in Cologne.
This distinction recognizes the brand’s performance and innovation on TikTok Shop, particularly through new live shopping initiatives, social commerce strategies, and exclusive product launches. The award highlights the teams’ ability to experiment with new sales models and accelerate growth in a fast-evolving digital environment.
A well-deserved recognition of the dynamism and digital expertise that Maryne brings to the e-commerce industry.
Annick Kwetcheu Gamo, PGE 2011, finalist in futurpreneur’s 30th anniversary awards
Annick Kwetcheu Gamo, founder of the Canadian organization Code F, is among the finalists of Futurpreneur’s 30th Anniversary Awards, with winners to be announced on October 28.
Founded in 2019, Code F works to democratize financial education for communities traditionally underserved by financial institutions. In response to the challenges created by the pandemic, Annick transformed her company into a non-profit organization in order to continue pursuing its social mission.
Since its creation, Code F has supported more than 55,000 people, trained over 7,000 participants, and delivered more than 500 one-on-one coaching sessions. Through her inclusive leadership and commitment to equal opportunity, Annick is helping make financial literacy accessible to all.
Other alumni also recognized
Puyu Wang, BIB 2022, was awarded first place in Talent Development at UNIQLO Europe, recognizing his commitment to developing people and talent..
Alexandra Delval, MBA 2006, was named 2026 Gold Global Impact Sourcing Champion, an international recognition of her commitment to a more inclusive and responsible sourcing model.
Benjamin Bergé, PGE 2008, and his team won the CAS D’OR Award for Best Local Out-of-Home Advertising Campaign for their campaign with Snapchat and Citadium Saint-Lazare, recognized for its creativity and impact.
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