The Municipal Council of Cambrils has unanimously decided to grant eight Medals for Civic Merit and four Medals for Cultural Merit to individuals and entities that have excelled in various fields or commemorate significant anniversaries throughout the year.
The recognitions were proposed by the Commission of Honours and Distinctions, which evaluated nominations submitted by various individuals, entities, and municipal political groups.
Recipients of civic merit medals
The council has approved posthumous Medals for Civic Merit for:
- Alphonse Arcelin Tadal, a doctor recognised for his humanitarian efforts in defending human rights and advocating for social justice, equality, and dignity for all.
- Montserrat Pujals Recasens, acknowledged for her advocacy of social rights for families connected to the fishing industry, her role in promoting community engagement, and her dedication to popular culture.
- Tomás Pallarès Borràs, known as “Tomás Confits”, who served in the local police during the early years and contributed significantly to preserving the collective memory and maritime identity of Cambrils.
Additionally, the council awarded Medals for Civic Merit to:
- Agrupament Escolta Gent de Mar, for 50 years of social, educational, and humanitarian work that has fostered personal and collective development among generations of residents.
- The four judges of peace who served during the consolidation of democracy: Francesc Masdeu Sabaté, Ángel Díaz Manso, Josep Maria Pedrell Font, and Maria Antònia Moretó Artiga.
Cultural merit medal recipients
In the cultural category, the council has decided to award Medals for Cultural Merit to:
- Lluís Domingo Calvo, a photographer and filmmaker associated with the Association of Former Students of La Salle, recognised for his work in preserving audiovisual and cultural memory.
- The Morell Guinart family, represented by brothers Manel and Xavier, for their contributions to the tourism, gastronomy, and sports sectors in Cambrils.
- David Callau Gené, a plastic artist with over 30 years of experience, acknowledged for his altruistic involvement in numerous charitable causes in Cambrils.
- Lluís de Ballester Prats, for his significant contributions to the cultural, tourism, and social promotion of Cambrils, particularly in the classic and vintage motor world.
The awards ceremony will take place on Friday, 4 December at 19:00 in the Council Chamber of the Town Hall, as part of the programme for the Fiesta Mayor de la Inmaculada.
