Extremadura Bullfighting Awards 2025 announced

The Extremadura Bullfighting Awards 2025 have been announced by the Extremadura Bullfighting Advisory Council. The awards recognize individuals and entities that contribute to the promotion, defense, and dissemination of bullfighting within the autonomous community across cultural, social, and economic sectors.

In the individual categories, bullfighter Antonio Ferrera and former matador Cristina Sánchez de Pablo were honored. Ferrera was recognized for his career and his ties to Extremadura, where he was raised and trained. Sánchez was awarded for her professional career and her role in increasing the visibility of women in the bullfighting world.

In the collective category, the Guardia Civil received an award for its historical participation in bullfighting events and its collaboration in ensuring the proper development of festivities through the training of government delegates. The city of Don Benito was also among the distinguished recipients.