The annual sports awards ceremony in Alovera took place in a vibrant gala at the Casa de la Cultura on 8 May, celebrating ten awards and recognitions. The event highlighted the town's commitment to sports through ongoing events, support for athletes, scholarships for students, and new investments in infrastructure, as showcased in an introductory video.
Mayor María Purificación Tortuero opened the event, emphasising the significance of these awards in motivating local residents and fostering integration for newcomers in Alovera. The first awards were presented to the best male and female athletes, with swimmer Marcos Serrano Garrido recognised for his recent world records and taekwondo athlete Daniela Villanueva Cucuian honoured for her impressive achievements at a young age.
The awards continued with the best team accolade going to the Cadete A and Infantil Interescuelas categories of the municipal football school, where coaches spoke about the importance of local sports schools and their contributions to the community.
Two awards highlighted sports as a tool for integration: the best sports entity award went to Asociación Las Encinas for its social work, and Fundación Unblock received the event of the year award for its inclusion tournament.
Blanca Vidal de Lucas, from the municipal rhythmic gymnastics school, received the best coach award, recognised for her dedication and talent in nurturing her students. Luis López Navarrete was awarded for his embodiment of sports values, sharing insights on the importance of building strong relationships with local athletes.
The local newspaper Noticias de Guadalajara was acknowledged for its coverage of lesser-known athletes, with journalist Diana Pizarro accepting the award. MOLECOR was recognised as the best collaborating company for its support of local sports events, highlighting the importance of sponsorship.
Paulino del Rey, known for his quiet yet essential support for the Alovera Football Club, was also honoured for his contributions. The gala concluded with remarks from sports councillor Juan Carlos Martín, who praised the achievements of all awardees and the ongoing efforts to promote sports in Alovera.
The evening featured musical performances by Tito Santiago, adding a celebratory atmosphere to a night filled with pride and recognition for local sports.
