
NASIM ESHQI
Alpinist & Activist & Mental Coach and Speaker

21st Century Adventurer Award – EOFT & Land Rover Defender (2024)
A distinguished international honor presented by the European Outdoor Film Tour (EOFT) and sponsored by Land Rover Defender, a brand synonymous with exploration and freedom. This award celebrates adventurers who reshape modern outdoor culture through bold action, innovation, and societal impact. Nasim received the award in recognition of her fearless alpinism and her powerful use of sport as a platform for resistance and change.
She dedicated the award to all the women and men who are fighting for freedom in front of the dictators’ flags.

Woman Power Award – Sardinia Film Festival (2023)
Honoring Nasim’s remarkable presence as both athlete and activist, this award celebrates her ability to shift narratives around women’s empowerment. Through film and storytelling, she brings visibility to voices too often unheard, challenging stereotypes and sparking transformation.
She dedicated the award to all the women and men who refused to stand under the flag of dictators.
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Vertical Life Recognition (2017)
Recognized as one of the world’s most inspiring route developers, Nasim redefined climbing as a tool for connection and cultural exchange. With bold creativity and fearless exploration, she turned the act of opening routes into a language, one that bridges generations, genders, and nations.

Pietro Taricone Award (2024)
Awarded for courage, strength, and individuality, this honor recognized Nasim’s groundbreaking project of opening new climbing routes dedicated to women’s rights and social justice. Her unwavering stance against injustice, expressed not only through her climbs but through the narratives she carry, has carved a path of courage for others to follow.
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Honorary Citizenship of Naples (2023)
Awarded by the City of Naples, this civic honor recognizes Nasim as a beacon of strength, freedom, and resilience. Her inspiring path as an alpinist and advocate reflects the spirit of a city that celebrates those who defy limits and champion justice, making her an enduring symbol of hope and possibility.
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Rome Honor Medal – Municipality of Rome, Campidoglio (2023)
A civic recognition of Nasim’s enduring voice in defense of human rights and gender equality. The award was presented following her keynote address on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, where her words echoed through Rome’s historic halls as a powerful call for justice.
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Albert Mountain Award – King Albert Memorial Foundation (2018)
One of the most prestigious honors in mountaineering, recognizing exceptional contributions to the mountain world. awarded to Nasim for remarkable strength, courage, and boundary-breaking achievements on rock and in social and environmental challenges. As a leading figure in the international climbing community, she inspires young athletes and connects cultures through her passion for traditional climbing and mentorship

Pomellato International Women’s Day Project (2023)
Selected by Pomellato for their global campaign honoring bold female changemakers, Nasim was celebrated for using her sport as a platform to challenge norms, speak truth, and ignite transformation. Her fearless path stood alongside other women who embody strength, authenticity, and the courage to lead social change.
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Golden Ice Axe – DF Sport Specialist (2018)
Awarded for excellence in alpinism and her deep commitment to the spirit of exploration, this honor celebrated Nasim’s courage to walk untrodden paths, geographic, cultural, and personal. A trailblazer for women in alpinism, she is recognized for her dedication to forging new routes, both on the mountains and in society.