The Palacio de Congresos de Torremolinos hosted the fourth edition of the Academic Excellence and Effort Awards, a municipal initiative aimed at recognizing the talent, dedication, and capacity for overcoming challenges of students from the municipality's educational centers.
A total of 41 students were honored: 15 for academic excellence and 26 for their effort. The mayor of Torremolinos, Margarita del Cid, and the Councilor for Education, Francisco García, presided over the ceremony, accompanied by representatives from educational centers, management teams, teachers, parent associations, families, and the award-winning students themselves.
These awards value both academic excellence, distinguishing those with the best grades, and effort, recognizing daily work, perseverance, dedication, interest in learning, and a personal improvement attitude.
“"Behind every good result are many hours of study, sacrifice, perseverance, and dedication. I know it's not always easy, that it requires giving up many things, and that reaching this point is the fruit of work that deserves all our recognition."
“"And, of course, my congratulations also to those who see their effort rewarded today. Because success is not always measured in grades. It is also in the ability to overcome oneself, not to give up in the face of difficulties, and to keep going when things don't go as we want. In a society where, at times, it seems that effort and perseverance have ceased to hold the place they deserve, you are the best proof that commitment, will, and constant work continue to bear fruit."
The mayor also applauded the work of families, emphasizing that "this recognition is, to some extent, shared" and that their unwavering support makes it possible for their children to "grow and build their own path," stressing that "education is the foundation upon which a freer, more just, more egalitarian society with more opportunities for all is built."
In the Academic Excellence Awards category, three awards were presented in Primary, three in Secondary, five in Baccalaureate (as all five students achieved the same grade of 10), and two students from Intermediate Vocational Training and another two from Higher Vocational Training.
The Effort Awards recognized 26 students for their involvement, perseverance, and personal evolution. The categories included Special Classroom (1), Primary Education (13), Secondary Education (7), Baccalaureate (4), and Intermediate Vocational Training (1).
With this initiative, the Torremolinos City Council reaffirms its commitment to education, valuing not only grades but also effort, motivation, perseverance, and the values that contribute to forming individuals prepared for their future.
