The second edition of the Teulada Moraira Life Awards Gala awarded, for the second consecutive year, institutional recognition to several residents of the municipality who, over the years, have contributed their effort, love, and dedication to Teulada Moraira, promoting the municipality from various perspectives.
So, last Thursday, May 15, the Teulada Moraira Auditorium welcomed the award winners, family members, and residents of Teulada Moraira to celebrate and pay tribute together to the people who have made Teulada Moraira a better place.
At 19:00 PM, the reception took place, where they posed for a photocall at the main entrance. The gala was then kicked off by a live broadcast on La 8 Mediterráneo, accompanied by the song "Voy a pasármelo bien" (I'm going to have a good time), performed by the pop-rock group Castigatis, who provided live entertainment on several occasions. During the event, attendees were also able to enjoy a performance by mentalist Alex Ruiz, a former contestant on Got Talent, who engaged the audience in his show with two experiments that amazed everyone.
Finally, and with special mention, the main part of the gala focused on the presentation of awards to each resident who can now proudly say that, thanks to their work and dedication to Teulada Moraira throughout their lives, a Life Award bears their name.
Winners of the 2nd edition
- Teulada Moraira Life Award in the category of 'Associationism' To José Oller Malonda, for being president of the Association of Retirees and Pensioners for many years and bringing together the largest number of members in the history of the association.
- Teulada Moraira Life Award in the 'Business Career' category To Severino Llobell Cuello, for being an entrepreneur and creator of Sevisal, a local beverage distribution company that has provided work for many people in the municipality.
- Teulada Moraira Life Award posthumously in the 'Education' category to Vicenta
Buigues Buigues, for a life dedicated to education as a teacher at the CEIP Sant Vicent Ferrer in Teulada. - Teulada Moraira Life Award in the category of 'International Visibility of Teulada Moraira' Juan Moll Llobell, who runs the Sand restaurant and La Sort Boutique Hotel in Moraira, was head waiter at the restaurants of Joël Robuchon, the chef with the most Michelin stars in the world. Wherever he has traveled around the world, he has carried the name of Teulada Moraira.
- Teulada Moraira Life Award in the 'Integration' category Silvya Georgina Tatnell, current president of the Association of Relatives of People with Alzheimer's (AFA) of Teulada Moraira. She was also a councilor and president of the Moors and Christians of Moraira, and founder of one of its affiliated groups. She was able to integrate into Teulada Moraira like a native.
- Teulada Moraira Life Award in the category of 'Tourism Development of Teulada Moraira' to the Moraira Yacht Club, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. It has contributed to the development of tourism in the municipality and one of our natural heritage sites: the sea.
- Teulada Moraira Life Award in the category of 'Promotion of Cultural and Musical Heritage' to the Teulada Cultural Musical Group, which has more than 300 members and over 100 musicians. The cultural and festive life of Teulada Moraira wouldn't be the same without its music band.
For his part, the mayor of Teulada Moraira, Raul Llobell, describes this gala as "a well-deserved recognition for those who have left a significant mark on Teulada Moraira throughout their lives." He added that the reason for these awards lies in the importance of honoring those who have made our municipality a better place, stating, "May we never lack the memory to give thanks, nor the heart to continue building together this place we love so much: Teulada Moraira." Finally, he wished to address both the award winners and the residents, congratulating them and thanking them for attending so we can continue celebrating who we are.
