The theme of the 2006 award was "Initiatives Abroad," and included three categories: Initiatives Sociales et Culturelles, Esprit d'Entreprise, and Image de la France. Egéa-Kuehne's award was in the latter category.

Christian Poncelet, President of the French Senate, presided over the ceremony with the prestigious sponsorship of Michel Guerry, Senator representing the French citizens living abroad, and the support of Christine Lagarde, Minister of Foreign Trade.

The Trophées were conferred by Madame Josiane Gaude, President of FEMMES 3000, in the presence of His Excellency the Ambassador of Canada in France, His Excellency the Ambassador of Mexico in France, François Loos, Minister Delegate for Industry, and numerous other personalities.

The objectives of FEMMES 3000 aim to "bring more visibility to women active in institutions, enterprises, and public offices." By attributing the Trophées, their goal is to "valorize and reward these women's courage, relevance, and perseverance in asserting themselves abroad through their unique life journeys." FEMMES 3000 works in collaboration with the French Senate, and with the support of such prestigious partners as Air France, Accor, Melisana, Pierre Fabre, Biche de Bère, Lalique, Ricard, Wine and Business Club, Les Côtes de Blaye, le peintre Corbassière, Acta Réprographie, and Com'Agency, who all actively participate in the promotion of women's role in public life, and to the development of the projects which make them prominent. FEMMES 3000 is a Non-Governmental Organization and a member of the French Non-Governmental Organizations at the United Nations (ONG/UNO).