An Expected Event
The Paranímph of the Escola Industrial de Barcelona will be the setting for the 37th edition of the Local Communication Awards on January 15th, an event that has been revitalized by the Barcelona Provincial Council after a brief postponement. Initially, the ceremony was scheduled for November 13th, but it was decided to postpone it as a sign of respect for the victims of the DANA in Valencia.
Categories and Recognitions
These awards include six different categories, among which we find the Tasis-Torrent Award dedicated to the local and regional press, the Miramar Award for local televisions, the Rosalia Rovira Award for local radios, and an award dedicated to the best content in formats audiovisuals In addition, a prize will be awarded to the best communication initiative of a local body in Barcelona and a Communication Honor Award.
Economic Endowments
Each category has a prize of 6,000 euros, except for the Honorary Prize, which does not offer financial compensation. Therefore, the total for this edition amounts to 42,000 euros.
Participation and Candidacies
In this edition, 84 candidacies have been presented, with a diversity that includes 34 proposals from local and regional media, 40 in audio, video and multimedia formats, and 10 from communication actions by local entities. Participants can be both media and communication professionals from all over Catalonia, with the exception of the award dedicated to the best communication initiative which is exclusive to the province of Barcelona.
History of the Awards
The Local Communication Awards have a long history, with their origins dating back to 1981, when the Provincial Council of Barcelona started the Tasis-Torrent Award to recognize the work of the local media. After years of continuous organization, the Local Audiovisual Network assumed responsibility for the last four years, coinciding with the Audiovisual Market of Catalonia.
A New Beginning
Now, with the Barcelona Provincial Council taking the reins again, the aim is to highlight the importance of local media in building a rich and diverse information fabric in Catalonia. The revitalization of the awards seeks not only to recognize excellence, but also to inspire future communication initiatives.