On the evening of Saturday, 17 October, the Real Cofradía Virgen de las Angustias, Cristo de la Columna, and Virgen Dolorosa celebrated the ninth edition of their traditional Virgen de las Angustias awards. This established event brought together members, local authorities, and representatives of local brotherhoods for a night marked by emotion, recognition, and fraternity.
The day began with a solemn mass presided over by D. Rafael García Escudero. Later that evening, before a communal dinner, the master of ceremonies, María del Carmen López-Brea Gálvez, welcomed attendees and presented the history of the brotherhood. Following her introduction, the president of the brotherhood, Jesús Ángel Novillo, expressed gratitude for the support received and highlighted the significance of these awards.
Beatriz García Mota, president of the General Board of Brotherhoods, praised the work of the organisation and thanked its president for his commitment, exchanging various gifts with him. The Mayor, D. Pablo Nieto Toldos, who attended the event alongside the Councillor for Culture, Mª Carmen Vallejo, congratulated the brotherhood for their daily efforts, appreciated the invitation, and acknowledged the dedication of all brotherhoods in preserving local traditions. The mayor also received a commemorative gift.
During the awards ceremony, outgoing members Julián Leganés, Pedro Gallego, Lidia Tavira, and David Botija were recognised. The 2026 Honourable Mentions for their loyalty to the brotherhood were awarded to Guillermo Maroto, Blas Martínez, Piedad Sánchez, Miriam Moreno, Beatriz Botija, Alejandra Tavira, Luis Joaquín Muñoz, Zoraida Cantarero, and Valentín Serrano. A posthumous honourable mention was awarded to Ascensión Sánchez Martínez.
The Cofradía de las Tres Marías received a special mention for its 50th anniversary, while the Virgen de las Angustias 2026 award was presented to the Sección de Adoración Nocturna de Quintanar de la Orden. Additionally, tokens of appreciation were given to the Asociación Cultural Santiago Apóstol, Pedro Huertas, the dresser of the Virgen Dolorosa, María del Carmen López-Brea Gálvez, and the parish priest, D. Ángel Manuel Salazar, who was responsible for the blessing.
The evening concluded with a raffle of products donated by local businesses and companies, bringing a fitting end to a celebration that once again highlighted the dedication of those who work for the brotherhood and the preservation of the traditions of Quintanar de la Orden.
