The Provincial Council of Córdoba hosted the 2026 Provincial Youth Gala, an event that awarded the careers of individuals, associations, and entities contributing to the province's economic, social, cultural, and sports development. The president of the institution, Salvador Fuentes, highlighted the province's "extraordinary youth" and the importance of "Córdoba being the future for young people."
In the Social Commitment, Volunteering, and Associativism category, the award went to the Youth Association Remonta for its inclusion work. The award for Equality, Sexual and Gender Diversity recognized Ana Villa Zamorano for the documentary ‘Que arda la calle’. The Association of People with Disabilities ‘La Decisión’ was honored in the Inclusion of people with different abilities category for its ‘Intégrate Conmigo’ program.
In the academic field, Irene Pozo Velasco, from IES Padre Ruiz de Hinojosa del Duque, received the award for Best Academic Record PAU with a score of 13.975. The Association of Cinema and Rural Environments Mencitopía was recognized in Culture for its project that places young people at the center of audiovisual creation.
The audiovisual production company Tarara Media was awarded in Entrepreneurship for its ‘Mirada Rural’ concept. In Science and Technology, Carmen María Ayala Roldán, a Doctor in Biosciences and Agri-food Sciences, was recognized for her research against lung cancer. Chess player Laura Herrero Roldán received the Young Sport award for her provincial, Andalusian, and national titles.
The Youth Area of the Obejo City Council received the Honorary award for its ‘Ser Joven en Obejo’ program. During the gala, the 2027 Youth Information Center Calendar was presented, dedicated to fashion and illustrated by various artists, with Diego Cacamut's cover design being highlighted.
Salvador Fuentes reiterated the Council's commitment to youth policies, especially in smaller municipalities, and collaboration with other administrations and entities to facilitate the personal and professional development of young people in the province.
