O v e r v i e w RECOGNISING THE JA A c c EUROPE NETWORK e l e r a t e D i g i t a l a n d A I E m p o w e r t h e U n d e r s e r v e d TJ BATA QUALITY AWARD 2023 MODEL NATIONS AWARD 2023 C u l t i v a t e P a r t JA Lithuania was recognised as a top JA Model n A total of 27 JA Europe member organisations e Organisation for its exceptional performance in r were honoured with the prestigious Model s h advancing JA's mission through innovation and i Organisation Award during the JA Europe Annual p s strategic initiatives. General Assembly. This award recognises national JA organisations that maintain the highest quality S The TJ Bata Quality Award, presented at the JA standards, meeting or exceeding benchmarks in t r e Europe Annual General Assembly, honours JA the previous reporting year. n g Member Organisations that consistently meet h t high-quality standards and contribute to JA e The 2023 JA Model Organisations are Albania, n Europe’s strategic goals. JA Lithuania stood out for O Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, n its achievements in student growth, volunteer e Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, J A engagement, programme innovation, and Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, North Macedonia, alignment with JA’s European strategy, particularly Norway, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Spain, in supporting the creation of a Venture Fund. G Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, and the United e n Kingdom. - E The Jury, composed of representatives from the 2 0 Bata Shoe Foundation and JA Europe Board 2 4 members, praised JA Lithuania’s growth, innovation, and strategic initiatives. Elvira Pignal, Trustee of the Bata Shoe Foundation, commended F i n their demonstration of entrepreneurial values and a n capabilities. c i a l s WATCH THE TJ BATA QUALITY AWARD VIDEO A b o u t J A E u r o p e JA Europe - 2023/2024 Annual Report 55