# Spanish regional citizen protection awards > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-regional-citizen-protection-awards > Updated: 2026-10-23T15:47:07.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Regional authorities in Spain have held ceremonies to recognize excellence in law enforcement and emergency services. In Castilla-La Mancha, the regional government honored the professionalism of its 2,139 local police officers. Simultaneously, in Tres Cantos, an annual gala distributed awards to individuals and entities for security contributions, including a special plaque for Atanasio Mata for his 40-year career in local policing. In Castilla y León, the Junta held a ceremony in Baltanás to present the 2025 Medals for Merit in Citizen Protection. These honors were awarded to professionals and volunteers across emergency services, health, and law enforcement. Notable recipients included fire prevention and civil protection services in Zamora for their wildfire intervention, and the Motonieve Urbión Association in Soria, which received a Gold Medal for 35 years of search and rescue operations in snowy terrain. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: Castilla y León honors citizen protection and emergency services The Junta de Castilla y León awarded medals and honorable mentions to emergency services and volunteer groups in Zamora and Soria for their excellence in citizen protection and rescue operations. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/castilla-y-len-honors-citizen-protection-and-emergency-services ### 2026-10-21: Local police forces recognized in Castilla-La Mancha and Tres Cantos Authorities in Castilla-La Mancha and Tres Cantos have held ceremonies to honor local police officers and security entities for their service, professionalism, and community collaboration. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/local-police-forces-recognized-in-castilla-la-mancha-and-tres-cantos --- Cite as: Spanish regional citizen protection awards. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-regional-citizen-protection-awards