This year's awardees are Montserrat Torres González (Mireia Tapiador Award for Sports Promotion), Raquel González Campos (Woman Athlete Award), the documentary ‘El Mètode Fuentes’ (Communication Award), Club Bàsquet Grup Barna (Sports Club Award), and Dolors Ribalta Alcalde (Woman Sports Leader Award). These awards aim to increase the visibility of women in sports, encourage female participation, and foster values of equality.
Montserrat Torres González, a pioneer in women's cycling in Catalonia with a 51-year career, was the first Catalan to compete in a World Championship and the first woman to graduate as a national coach. She has promoted women's competitions and advocated for women's presence in sports.
Raquel González Campos, a race walking specialist, has participated in two Olympic Games, holds three Spanish records, and has won over 25 national medals. She promotes sport as a tool for inclusion and improving the lives of vulnerable groups.
The documentary ‘El Mètode Fuentes’ by 3Cat chronicles Andrea Fuentes' return to lead the Spanish artistic swimming team, showcasing the growth and transformation of the squad.
Club Bàsquet Grup Barna stands out as a leader in women's basketball in Barcelona, with 250 female licenses and a strong commitment to effective equality, boasting 65.5% female coaches and team parity.
Dolors Ribalta Alcalde has led the transformation of RCD Espanyol Femení, driving its reconstruction and return to the F League, thereby enhancing the club's prestige and profile.
The awards, designed by students Miquel Pérez Guimerà and Jennifer Ramírez Villada from the Llotja School of Art and Design in Barcelona under the title 'Moviment Infinit' (Infinite Movement), symbolize woman as movement, balance, and natural perfection.
