The National Prize for Restoration and Conservation of Cultural Assets is an annual award granted by the Ministry of Culture of Spain "Ministry of Culture (1977-1996)"). It is granted in public recognition to people or institutions that, through their works or through their active participation in the field of restoration and conservation, have contributed to the enrichment of the Cultural Heritage of Spain. It was created in 1994 and is endowed with 30,000 euros.[1].
Awarded
• - 2024 - Ana Laborde"), for her outstanding contribution to the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage.
• - 2023 - Tomás Antelo Sánchez"), for his contribution to the development of imaging techniques applied to the research and interpretation of cultural heritage in the context of its restoration and conservation.
• - 2022 - María de los Ángeles Querol, for her relevant role in the inclusion of the management of Cultural Heritage as a subject in the regulated training of Spanish universities, for laying the foundations to achieve the social recognition of archeology as a professional activity against intrusion and her defense of the management of Cultural Heritage as an instrument for the conservation and restoration of cultural assets.[2].
• - 2021 - María Pía Timón Tiemblo, for her contribution to visibility, conservation, restoration and social recognition through the National Plans for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage and Traditional Architecture.[1].
• - 2020 - Araceli Pereda Alonso for her long career dedicated to the conservation of Cultural Heritage through its management and enhancement.[3].
• - 2019 - The restoration team of the Prado Museum for the quality of the work carried out since the creation of the institution.[4].
• - 2018 - José María Pérez, Peridis, for his extensive and innovative career in the conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage, as well as his extraordinary work in heritage education and social mediation.[5].
• - 2017 - Carmen Añón") for her pioneering work in enhancing historical gardens and cultural landscapes.[6][7].
• - 2016 - Antonio Almagro") for the pioneering nature of his work, which takes shape in the application of new technologies to cultural heritage and in the development of interdisciplinary studies from a global approach to the conservation and restoration of cultural assets, including the analysis of the territorial and landscape dimension.[8].
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Introduction
The National Prize for Restoration and Conservation of Cultural Assets is an annual award granted by the Ministry of Culture of Spain "Ministry of Culture (1977-1996)"). It is granted in public recognition to people or institutions that, through their works or through their active participation in the field of restoration and conservation, have contributed to the enrichment of the Cultural Heritage of Spain. It was created in 1994 and is endowed with 30,000 euros.[1].
Awarded
• - 2024 - Ana Laborde"), for her outstanding contribution to the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage.
• - 2023 - Tomás Antelo Sánchez"), for his contribution to the development of imaging techniques applied to the research and interpretation of cultural heritage in the context of its restoration and conservation.
• - 2022 - María de los Ángeles Querol, for her relevant role in the inclusion of the management of Cultural Heritage as a subject in the regulated training of Spanish universities, for laying the foundations to achieve the social recognition of archeology as a professional activity against intrusion and her defense of the management of Cultural Heritage as an instrument for the conservation and restoration of cultural assets.[2].
• - 2021 - María Pía Timón Tiemblo, for her contribution to visibility, conservation, restoration and social recognition through the National Plans for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage and Traditional Architecture.[1].
• - 2020 - Araceli Pereda Alonso for her long career dedicated to the conservation of Cultural Heritage through its management and enhancement.[3].
• - 2019 - The restoration team of the Prado Museum for the quality of the work carried out since the creation of the institution.[4].
• - 2018 - José María Pérez, Peridis, for his extensive and innovative career in the conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage, as well as his extraordinary work in heritage education and social mediation.[5].
• - 2015 - Nieves Valentín Rodrigo"), for his professional career in the field of cultural heritage conservation and biodeterioration control, endorsed by prestigious national and international organizations, and for the innovative and sustainable nature of his contributions.[9].
• - 2014 - B.A.B. Study Architects"), for the Master Plan for the Recovery of the Cultural Heritage of Lorca and José María Cabeza Méndez") in the category “Exceptional career in the field of conservation of Cultural Heritage, personal or institutional”.[10].
• - 2013 - Juan Carlos Pérez Ferrer") and Jesús Serrano Rodríguez") for the «Project for the conservation and restoration of the Oratory of San Felipe Neri "Oratorio de San Felipe Neri (Cádiz)")» in Cádiz, and Arsenio Sánchez Hernampérez"), for their exceptional career in the field of Cultural Heritage conservation.[11].
• - 2012 - José Miguel Noguera Celdrán"), Andrés Cánovas Alcaraz, María José Madrid Balanz")a, Izaskun Martínez Peris"), Atxu Amann Alcocer and Nicolás Maruri Mendoza") for the "Comprehensive recovery and conservation project of the Foro Romano del Molinete neighborhood", in the city of Cartagena "Cartagena (Spain)"). Recognition granted for the quality of a multidisciplinary intervention that includes archaeological research, the restoration of cultural assets, the musealization of the complex and dissemination, with an important component of social participation.[1].
• - 2011 - Spanish Group of the International Conservation Institute") in recognition of its extensive history as an association and exponent of civil society participation in the conservation, research, training and dissemination of cultural heritage.[12].
• - 2010 - Rafael Alonso&action=edit&redlink=1 "Rafael Alonso (restorer) (not yet written)") for his extensive professional career in the conservation of pictorial works.[13].
• - 2009 - Andalusia Baroque Program, of the Junta de Andalucía for its nature as a global project that continues over time, formulated through the recovery and treatment of complete series of cultural assets of diverse nature. The jury wanted to recognize the work of Jesús Romero Benítez") in his proposal, design and execution of the Program.[12].
• - 2008 - Fernando Mendoza Castells") for the comprehensive restoration work of the Collegiate Church of the Divino Salvador of Seville "Iglesia del Salvador (Sevilla)"), highlighting the different architectural, sculptural and archaeological elements (BOE 12-22-2008).[14].
• - 2007 - Fuensanta Nieto de la Cierva and Enrique Sobejano García for their renovation project of the old Colegio de San Gregorio (National Museum of Sculpture) in Valladolid, which has served to readapt its spaces and update its facilities with great respect for the architectural values of the original building and in accordance with the demands of a current museum (BOE 12-14-2007).[15].
• - 2006 - Andalusian Institute of Historical Heritage (IAPH) for its outstanding work in the theory and practice of conservation and restoration and especially for the work that, in 2005, culminated in the replacement of the original Giraldillo of the Giralda of Seville, according to a project by an interdisciplinary team directed by Román Fernández-Baca") (BOE 4-1-2006).[16].
• - 2005 - Galera City Council "Galera (Granada)") as owner of the Argárico Site of Castellón Alto in Galera for the intervention and enhancement of said Site. (BOE 12-28-2005).[17].
• - 2004 - Judith Gasca Miramont"), Ángeles Solís Parra") and Silvia Viana Sánchez") for the work carried out during 2003 for the recovery of historical casts from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando in Madrid. (BOE 7-1-2005).[18].
• - 2003 - Juan Ruiz Pardo") as director of the multidisciplinary team of the intervention on Goya's mural paintings in the Hermitage of San Antonio de la Florida. (BOE 7-1-2004).[19].
• - 2002 - Ex aequo to Alfonso Jiménez Martín"), Architect and Senior Factory Master of the Cathedral of Seville and to Teresa Laguna Paúl"), Art Historian and Documentalist of the Cathedral of Seville, for the work that they carry out with great dedication and exemplary support from the Cabildo for the conservation and restoration of this unique monument and its collections. (BOE, 01/29/2003).[20].
• - 2001 - Vicente Viñas Torner") for his extensive work in the field of conservation and restoration of works made of paper, parchment and other supports, with which he has achieved great international prestige and has formed numerous specialized teams inside and outside our country. The jury wants to highlight the creative capacity of the winner who has been a true pioneer and innovator of this field of restoration whose objective is the conservation and recovery of such a fundamental part of our heritage as documentary, bibliographic and artistic documents on paper. (BOE, 03/07/2002).[21].
• - 2000 - Valentín Berriochoa Sánchez-Moreno") in attention to his work in favor of the conservation of the Spanish cathedral heritage and especially for the drafting of the master plans of the cathedrals of Salamanca and Toledo. The restoration work he directs in the New and Old cathedrals of Salamanca, which, in his day, were the subject of his brilliant doctoral thesis, are especially noteworthy. (BOE, 02/20/2001).[22].
• - 1999 - The Cathedral Church of La Seo del Salvador, in Zaragoza for the quality of the restoration carried out and the exemplary collaboration developed between public and private entities to achieve it. Up to four architects have worked on the cathedral: Ángel Peropadre"), from 1978 and 1987; Ignacio García-Valiño, between 87 and 92, and Mariano Pemán") and Luis Franco, who finished the works (BOE, 03/14/2000).[23].
• - 1998 - Ex aequo to the Príncipe de Viana de Navarra Institution and the Local Architectural Heritage Service of the Barcelona Provincial Council.- (BOE, 05/12/1999).[24].
• - 1997 - José Velicia Berzosa, posthumously for his exceptional work as promoter of The Ages of Man and his enthusiasm and effectiveness in the work of conservation and restoration of the Spanish Historical Heritage. (BOE, 03/17/1998).[25].
• - 1995 - Juan Pablo Rodríguez Frade for his restoration of the Palace of Charles V in Granada. (BOE, 01/29/1996).
• - 1994 - Gran Hotel de Palma de Mallorca, for the restoration of the work of Domenech i Montaner.
• - National Award of Spain.
• - Institute of Cultural Heritage of Spain.
• - National Award for Restoration and Conservation of Cultural Assets on the website of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports.
• - 2017 - Carmen Añón") for her pioneering work in enhancing historical gardens and cultural landscapes.[6][7].
• - 2016 - Antonio Almagro") for the pioneering nature of his work, which takes shape in the application of new technologies to cultural heritage and in the development of interdisciplinary studies from a global approach to the conservation and restoration of cultural assets, including the analysis of the territorial and landscape dimension.[8].
• - 2015 - Nieves Valentín Rodrigo"), for his professional career in the field of cultural heritage conservation and biodeterioration control, endorsed by prestigious national and international organizations, and for the innovative and sustainable nature of his contributions.[9].
• - 2014 - B.A.B. Study Architects"), for the Master Plan for the Recovery of the Cultural Heritage of Lorca and José María Cabeza Méndez") in the category “Exceptional career in the field of conservation of Cultural Heritage, personal or institutional”.[10].
• - 2013 - Juan Carlos Pérez Ferrer") and Jesús Serrano Rodríguez") for the «Project for the conservation and restoration of the Oratory of San Felipe Neri "Oratorio de San Felipe Neri (Cádiz)")» in Cádiz, and Arsenio Sánchez Hernampérez"), for their exceptional career in the field of Cultural Heritage conservation.[11].
• - 2012 - José Miguel Noguera Celdrán"), Andrés Cánovas Alcaraz, María José Madrid Balanz")a, Izaskun Martínez Peris"), Atxu Amann Alcocer and Nicolás Maruri Mendoza") for the "Comprehensive recovery and conservation project of the Foro Romano del Molinete neighborhood", in the city of Cartagena "Cartagena (Spain)"). Recognition granted for the quality of a multidisciplinary intervention that includes archaeological research, the restoration of cultural assets, the musealization of the complex and dissemination, with an important component of social participation.[1].
• - 2011 - Spanish Group of the International Conservation Institute") in recognition of its extensive history as an association and exponent of civil society participation in the conservation, research, training and dissemination of cultural heritage.[12].
• - 2010 - Rafael Alonso&action=edit&redlink=1 "Rafael Alonso (restorer) (not yet written)") for his extensive professional career in the conservation of pictorial works.[13].
• - 2009 - Andalusia Baroque Program, of the Junta de Andalucía for its nature as a global project that continues over time, formulated through the recovery and treatment of complete series of cultural assets of diverse nature. The jury wanted to recognize the work of Jesús Romero Benítez") in his proposal, design and execution of the Program.[12].
• - 2008 - Fernando Mendoza Castells") for the comprehensive restoration work of the Collegiate Church of the Divino Salvador of Seville "Iglesia del Salvador (Sevilla)"), highlighting the different architectural, sculptural and archaeological elements (BOE 12-22-2008).[14].
• - 2007 - Fuensanta Nieto de la Cierva and Enrique Sobejano García for their renovation project of the old Colegio de San Gregorio (National Museum of Sculpture) in Valladolid, which has served to readapt its spaces and update its facilities with great respect for the architectural values of the original building and in accordance with the demands of a current museum (BOE 12-14-2007).[15].
• - 2006 - Andalusian Institute of Historical Heritage (IAPH) for its outstanding work in the theory and practice of conservation and restoration and especially for the work that, in 2005, culminated in the replacement of the original Giraldillo of the Giralda of Seville, according to a project by an interdisciplinary team directed by Román Fernández-Baca") (BOE 4-1-2006).[16].
• - 2005 - Galera City Council "Galera (Granada)") as owner of the Argárico Site of Castellón Alto in Galera for the intervention and enhancement of said Site. (BOE 12-28-2005).[17].
• - 2004 - Judith Gasca Miramont"), Ángeles Solís Parra") and Silvia Viana Sánchez") for the work carried out during 2003 for the recovery of historical casts from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando in Madrid. (BOE 7-1-2005).[18].
• - 2003 - Juan Ruiz Pardo") as director of the multidisciplinary team of the intervention on Goya's mural paintings in the Hermitage of San Antonio de la Florida. (BOE 7-1-2004).[19].
• - 2002 - Ex aequo to Alfonso Jiménez Martín"), Architect and Senior Factory Master of the Cathedral of Seville and to Teresa Laguna Paúl"), Art Historian and Documentalist of the Cathedral of Seville, for the work that they carry out with great dedication and exemplary support from the Cabildo for the conservation and restoration of this unique monument and its collections. (BOE, 01/29/2003).[20].
• - 2001 - Vicente Viñas Torner") for his extensive work in the field of conservation and restoration of works made of paper, parchment and other supports, with which he has achieved great international prestige and has formed numerous specialized teams inside and outside our country. The jury wants to highlight the creative capacity of the winner who has been a true pioneer and innovator of this field of restoration whose objective is the conservation and recovery of such a fundamental part of our heritage as documentary, bibliographic and artistic documents on paper. (BOE, 03/07/2002).[21].
• - 2000 - Valentín Berriochoa Sánchez-Moreno") in attention to his work in favor of the conservation of the Spanish cathedral heritage and especially for the drafting of the master plans of the cathedrals of Salamanca and Toledo. The restoration work he directs in the New and Old cathedrals of Salamanca, which, in his day, were the subject of his brilliant doctoral thesis, are especially noteworthy. (BOE, 02/20/2001).[22].
• - 1999 - The Cathedral Church of La Seo del Salvador, in Zaragoza for the quality of the restoration carried out and the exemplary collaboration developed between public and private entities to achieve it. Up to four architects have worked on the cathedral: Ángel Peropadre"), from 1978 and 1987; Ignacio García-Valiño, between 87 and 92, and Mariano Pemán") and Luis Franco, who finished the works (BOE, 03/14/2000).[23].
• - 1998 - Ex aequo to the Príncipe de Viana de Navarra Institution and the Local Architectural Heritage Service of the Barcelona Provincial Council.- (BOE, 05/12/1999).[24].
• - 1997 - José Velicia Berzosa, posthumously for his exceptional work as promoter of The Ages of Man and his enthusiasm and effectiveness in the work of conservation and restoration of the Spanish Historical Heritage. (BOE, 03/17/1998).[25].
• - 1995 - Juan Pablo Rodríguez Frade for his restoration of the Palace of Charles V in Granada. (BOE, 01/29/1996).
• - 1994 - Gran Hotel de Palma de Mallorca, for the restoration of the work of Domenech i Montaner.
• - National Award of Spain.
• - Institute of Cultural Heritage of Spain.
• - National Award for Restoration and Conservation of Cultural Assets on the website of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports.