Fundación Caja Rural de Zamora presents annual awards in Zamora

The 29th edition of the Fundación Caja Rural de Zamora Awards was held at IFEZA, honoring prominent figures and entities in the province of Zamora. Isabel Blanco, Second Vice President of the Junta de Castilla y León, presented the awards, highlighting the year's significant cultural and economic milestones.

The top honor was awarded to the sacred art exhibition ‘Las Edades del Hombre’ for its ‘EsperanZa’ show, which attracted over 198,000 visitors and boosted local tourism. Other notable recipients included journalist Pilar Cisneros with the ‘Zamora Ilustre’ award, handball player María Prieto O’Mullony for sporting merits, and the Asociación Sanagua ASPACE Zamora for social work supporting people with cerebral palsy.

Cultural and business achievements were also recognized, including the ‘Traje Carbajalino’ for traditional attire and Anselmo Montero, Andrés Tamame, and Juan Antonio Hernández for their contributions to business growth. Blanco noted that the regional administration has remained actively involved in supporting the province's key events throughout 2026.