Framed in the Province Day, these recognitions distinguish 'Talent, commitment, dedication, perseverance, and loyalty to this land', according to Francisco Reyes, president of the Jaén Provincial Council.
The Jaén Provincial Council delivered last Saturday, March 18, the Provincial Awards, recognitions granted within the framework of the Day of the Province that this year have distinguished to the founder of this office, Manuel Medina, to the singer Raphael, the University of Jaén and the Luis Piña business group.
"Today we want to showcase our region to the world through these awards, given to dedicated residents of Jaén, individuals, organizations, and companies that stand out for their work and their strong commitment to the province." stressed the president of the Provincial Council, Francisco Reyes, who presided over this awards ceremony, in which the Minister of Development and Housing of the Andalusian Government also participated, Felipe López; and was attended by members of the Provincial Corporation, mayors of the province, as well as representatives of institutions, entities and social and economic agents of the province.
Manuel Medina González He excitedly picked up the Provincial Award, granted “to a long history of work and effort, step by step.” Manuel Medina He attended the award ceremony accompanied by your family and friends. Francisco Reyes He also stressed the commitment to the use of Medina Cuadros, “a business benchmark”. The president of the Jaén provincial council recalled that this office currently employs more than four hundred professionals and has offices in the main cities of Spain, as well as a delegation in Mexico.
Francisco Reyes highlighted during his speech “Talent, commitment, dedication, perseverance, and great loyalty to his land.” as values "which are evident in the careers of these award winners", which he used as an example of the possibilities that the province of Jaén has, which he urged “to look to the future with hope in a land that can give so much of itself”In this sense, he stressed the need to “Searching for our uniqueness, embracing our strengths, and leveraging them is the path to growth and prosperity.”
The rector of the University of Jaén, Juan Gómez, was responsible for collecting the award given to the university institution, which is "one of the most important and decisive milestones in the recent history of our province; a place for training and innovation, a launching pad for projects, an observatory for this province, a space for meeting, dialogue, and debate; a platform for the defense of culture and knowledge."
Luis Miguel Piña, CEO of Luis Piña SA, received the award for the business group, a consumer goods distributor located in Andújar. The company currently has more than 70 commercial establishments, including supermarkets, shops, and other retail stores. "It's a strong company and fundamental to the economy of Jaén," said Francisco Reyes.
The last to collect this distinction was the singer Raphael. Francisco Reyes highlighted this artist's "close connection" with the province, citing as an example the Linares native's collaboration on projects such as the recording of the Provincial Anthem and the creation of its museum in Linares. "This is recognition of your professionalism, your brilliant genius and personality, and your perseverance," explained Reyes, who emphasized Raphael's status as an artist "of reference, tireless, and capable of becoming a trendsetter."
The president of the Provincial Council insisted on “The reasons to celebrate and feel very proud of our province”In this regard, he referred to the 20th anniversary of the brand “Jaén, inland paradise”, a project "which has helped us become more aware of our wealth, our potential, our diversity, our idiosyncrasies, and the best thing we have, which is our human capital.".
In turn, Francisco Reyes made reference "to the discrimination suffered by this land, a fact that we cannot and should not ignore”. "We must continue to champion and highlight our many virtues and push the accelerator harder than the rest of the regions, convinced that Jaén has deserved and deserves more."
For his part, the Minister of Development and Housing of the Andalusian Government, Felipe López, thanked the award winners for their work and dedication. "You and these awards embody the knowledge, innovation, artistry, and broad-mindedness of a land that has undergone a true metamorphosis in recent decades, a process of change well reflected in the award winners." In this sense, he urged to continue that line of progress “among all of us.” "Let us redouble our efforts to establish ourselves as a dynamic province with a vision, one that has a present but also fights for its future," and let us contribute to "rebuilding a time of progress, equality, and stability." "Let us work to build a supportive, creative, and innovative Jaén." He also stressed the commitment of the Andalusian Government with this land.
In addition, Lopez He highlighted the role that the Jaén Provincial Council plays today. "It has established itself as a space for meeting and cooperation between 97 municipalities, seven counties, and the more than 650,000 inhabitants of this province. They know that in the Provincial Council they find the closest solution to their problems and the guarantee of adequate public services, regardless of where they live."
The delivery of these Provincial Awards was framed in the celebration of Province Day, commemorated on March 19th. Last weekend, the Village Fair was also held, with nearly 200 activities and more than 250 exhibitors. Of these, 97 municipalities, the 7 rural development groups, and some 140 companies from sectors such as food and beverages,28 companies did so at the Degusta Jaén market at this fair.–, tourism and crafts, a sector that had a prominent presence at this exhibition. Presentations of tourism proposals, workshops, exhibitions of popular folklore, concerts and exhibitions mark the program of this People's Fair.
Video of Manuel Medina projected at the presentation of the Provincial Award granted by the Jaén Provincial Council on March 18, 2017
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