THE HOUSE OF ALBA receives the CULTURE AWARD in recognition of the undeniable ties that have linked the House of Alba with British culture, the monarchy, and the aristocracy, reflected in: 

• Its contribution to strengthening diplomatic and cultural relations, forged between the two communities. 
• Its role as a custodian of a common cultural heritage. 
• Its commitment to publicising the British/Spanish historical legacy. 
• And its on-going work as a bridge between British tradition and Spanish culture.

The British-Spanish Society  has worked for over a hundred years focused on developing links between Spain and the United Kingdom and strengthening shared social, cultural, and educational understanding between Britons and Spaniards, and in recognition of this it receives the Social Service Award.  

The Business Award  is given to BANCO SABADELL for its genuine and sustained commitment to the British community in Spain, its role as a facilitator of international operations, its dedication to service now adapted to the needs of a global society, and its support for the economic and daily lives of British citizens in Spain, promoting trust, security, and opportunities. 

BANCO SABADELL represents a model of ethical, sensitive banking adapted to the international reality of the 21st century. Its actions have a direct impact on the well-being and daily lives of thousands of people, in line with the humanistic values that inspire these awards. 

With the NATIONAL JOURNALISM AWARD, we wish to recognise the work of MIGUEL ÁNGEL IDÍGORAS, who, with professionalism, objectivity, reliability, and journalistic rigour, has brought the reality of some of the most decisive years in the recent history of the United Kingdom to Spanish viewers on a daily basis from his TVE correspondent’s office.

Owing to his global perspective and his commitment to providing information, his work has been instrumental in strengthening relations between the United Kingdom and Spain.

For her key role in strengthening mutual understanding between the United Kingdom and Spain, and for her valuable contribution to international reporting with a human and in-depth approach, SARAH MORRIS receives the INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM AWARD.

Thanks to her critical eye and her ability to connect with the two cultural contexts, her work has been instrumental in bringing Spain’s political, economic, social, and cultural reality to the British public, contributing to a more nuanced and intimate understanding of the country. Through her reports and coverage—often during times of considerable pressure for news — she has maintained a firm commitment to journalistic ethics and truthful reporting.

Gioconda Scott, well-known chef and restaurateur, and maker – along with her brother George – of the documentary series ‘Secret of Spain’ which explores the excellent culture and cooking of Spain, receives the Magna Carta Gastronomy Award in recognition of her professional work, devoted as she is to increasing knowledge of the secrets of Spanish cuisine among the British public, and of her efforts to use her work in order to promote more generally the best of Spanish history and culture. 

The Madrid Players received the Arts Award in recognition of their tireless efforts over sixty years to bring people in Madrid of all ages great works of English-language drama, seeing theatre as a a powerful weapon for breaking down frontiers, bringing cultures together, strengthening friendship between different peoples, and deepening mutual understanding.

The author Pilar Teresa Romero received the Peter Paul Hauschild Award for Achievement, in recognition of her inspiring efforts. At an age when others would be thinking of retirement, she, after a full professional and personal life, started a career as a writer, focusing and seeking to understand in her works relations between the UK and Spain, and looking at points in common to shed light on the realities of the two states.