Award Ypsomed founder Willy Michel receives the Prix Suisse 2025
Ypsomed founder Willy Michel received the Prix Suisse 2025 in Bern on Saturday. The award was presented by the Swiss Initiative organization in recognition of Michel's achievements as an entrepreneur, innovator and patron of the arts. Federal Councillor Albert Rösti presented him with the award.
09.11.2025, 14:39
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Michel has had a lasting impact on medical technology with his companies Ypsomed and Disentronic, Initiative Switzerland announced on Sunday. His pioneering work in insulin delivery has improved the lives of millions of people worldwide. The honoree described the award as a special recognition of his life's work.
At the award ceremony, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney spoke to around 400 representatives from politics and business about responsibility, justice and freedom of the press. Clooney has been campaigning for victims of war crimes, genocide and abuse of power for years. She is a UN special advisor.
The non-profit organization Initiative Schweiz has been presenting the award since 2021. Previous winners include musician Büne Huber and ski racer Marco Odermatt.
