The decision by Alcoy's Culture Council has culminated in the selection of Àngels Jordà and Josep Tormo as individual awardees, and the Associació d'Amigues i Amics de Joan Valls in the collective category. This year, the voting was marked by an unprecedented situation: a technical tie between personal candidacies led to the awarding of two individual prizes, instead of the traditional single recognition.
The majority of the Culture Council members considered that both Jordà's and Tormo's careers presented sufficient merit to receive this institutional award, highlighting their profound involvement with the city of Alcoy.
“"These awards are a reflection of a vibrant, grateful society deeply committed to its roots and its future."
The Councilor for Culture, Elisa Guillem, expressed her satisfaction with the decision, emphasizing the Council's tie as a sign of the high caliber of local candidates. Guillem highlighted that recognizing two careers as rich as those of Jordà and Tormo, along with the work of the Associació d'Amigues i Amics de Joan Valls in linguistic and poetic dissemination, makes this edition a significant cultural celebration.
Regarding the awardees' merits, Alcoy's cultural fabric emphasizes Àngels Jordà's civic and cultural commitment, recognized for her active role in the associative world. Josep Tormo is awarded for his dedication to local research and the revitalization of traditions. The Associació d'Amigues i Amics de Joan Valls receives the collective award for decades of work in promoting the Valencian language and safeguarding the legacy of the poet Joan Valls.
“"They are benchmarks of commitment to Alcoy and our culture, and it is right that the city values their contribution."
The deputy mayor, Àlex Cerradelo, joined in the recognition, highlighting the awardees as benchmarks of commitment to the city and its culture. He emphasized the importance of October 9th as a day to assert Valencian identity and the institutional responsibility to preserve this heritage.
