Canary Islands 2025 'Young Canary Islands' Awards

Overview

The Canary Islands government has announced the winners of the 2025 'Young Canary Islands' Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions by youth and organizations across social, cultural, artistic, scientific, and sports fields. The awards aim to honor projects that benefit young people and boost social progress in the region.

Winners and Recognitions

• The Tenerife-based Asociación Activoz Socioeducativa received the '8 Islands' prize for its notable social and educational work.
• The Asociación de Jóvenes por la Investigación de Tenerife (JINTE) received the collective award for promoting youth-led research initiatives.
• The Asociación de Reinserción Social de Menores Anchieta, also from Tenerife, earned an honorable mention for its work in juvenile reintegration.

Individual Awards

• Sergio Rodríguez Gutiérrez was recognized for his impactful contributions.
• An honorable mention was awarded to Besay Jorge Páez.

Funding

• The total prize money allocated for these categories amounts to over 18,000 euros.

Significance and Impact

This recognition serves to highlight young talents and dynamic initiatives shaping the social fabric of the Canary Islands.

• Encourages youth engagement and investment in community development.
• Demonstrates that regional authorities actively support and value contributions that foster regional identity and social cohesion.