In 2013, the Board of Directors of the BCU decided to create an exceptional award, which was initially named after the initiator of the BCU, Michele di Gianni Award. 

Very quickly, the name of this exceptional award transformed into BCU Award.

The purpose of this BCU Award is to be awarded annually during the BCU gala dinner to an exceptional person or association.

This BCU Award is awarded by an ad hoc committee to a person or association that, through its development, reputation, and international career, has greatly contributed to the reputation of the Kingdom of Belgium in the world.

 Since its creation, this BCU Award has been awarded to numerous personalities presented below. Year after year, this BCU Award enjoys an increasing renown.