# Regional award ceremonies in Cantabria

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-award-ceremonies-in-cantabria
> Updated: 2026-11-01T15:01:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Cantabria region is hosting various recognition ceremonies. The Asociación Empresarial de Hostelería de Cantabria (AEHC) scheduled its 43rd Gran Gala de Hostelería de Cantabria for November 25 in Santander to honor hospitality professionals. Recipients include Nacho Solana as ‘Empresario del Año’, Fructuoso Fernández Gómez as ‘Trabajador del Año’, and footballer Sergio Canales for the ‘Premio HORECA’. 

Additionally, the Directorate General for Youth, Development Cooperation, and Volunteering organized the second annual Youth Awards, held on November 4 at the Palacio de Festivales. This event recognized young individuals aged 14 to 35 for achievements in categories such as entrepreneurship, art and culture, sport, science, and social commitment.

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### 2026-11-01: Cantabria hosts second annual Youth Awards gala

The second annual Youth Awards will be held at the Palacio de Festivales in Cantabria to honor young residents for achievements in entrepreneurship, art, sport, science, and social commitment.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cantabria-hosts-second-annual-youth-awards-gala

### 2026-10-19: Cantabria Hospitality Gala to honor industry professionals on November 25

The 43rd Cantabria Hospitality Gala will be held on November 25 in Santander, honoring industry professionals and awarding footballer Sergio Canales with the Premio HORECA.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cantabria-hospitality-gala-to-honor-industry-professionals-on-november-25

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