The Diputación de Alicante celebrated the 22nd edition of the #TopCreation Awards at the Castillo Fortaleza in Santa Pola, recognising the creativity and ingenuity of young entrepreneurs. The event, presided over by diputada Loreto Serrano, aimed to highlight and promote the talent of the younger generation.
During her speech, Serrano encouraged young people to continue pursuing their dreams with enthusiasm, praising the “excellent quality” of the projects submitted this year. A total of €18,000 was awarded across various categories.
Awards and winners
The first prize in the Business Initiative category, worth €2,600, went to ATAJO Consulting & Strategy, led by Ángel Tomás Cegarra from Pilar de la Horadada. The second prize in this category was awarded to Estudio 777 from Benidorm, founded by Roser Grau, who received €1,700.
In the Short Film section, the first prize of €1,000 was awarded to Ya lo sé, mamá by Sara Llinares from Alicante. The second prize of €700 went to Lo que nunca dije by Natacha Gómez from Santa Pola, while the third prize of €300 was awarded to La caída de una mariposa by José Riquelme from Orihuela.
The Music category saw Manuel Andrés Segura from Alicante win the first prize for his solo performance of Cant d’estisorar, receiving €1,100. Daniel Miralles, also from Alicante, took second place with Ovejas negras and €800, while Hilario de Gracia from Alcoy received €400 for his piece Nueve de diciembre.
In the Group section, the band TG&SOA from Alicante won the first prize of €2,200 with their song Mi playa favorita. The second prize of €1,800 went to Cap de l’Aljub Rock Band from Santa Pola for their track Desaparezco, while the third prize of €1,400 was awarded to the musical group Las Chavalas, comprising sisters Carla and Claudia Sáez from Sant Vicent del Raspeig, for their song Demanda de amor.
In the Short Story category, the first prize of €1,000 was awarded to María Gutiérrez from Alcoy for her work Renovarse o morir. The second prize of €700 went to Roger Garrido from Cocentaina for El desfile de la victoria, and the third prize of €300 was awarded to Indira Aniorte from Torrevieja for La música de la amatista.
Finally, in the Photography category, the winners were Nicolás Vidal from Onil for Estelar (€1,000), Claudia Cid from Benidorm for Cuando la luz calla (€700), and Carla Haixia Fernández from Sax for Bajo la cruz de fuego (€300).
Serrano noted that these awards have become an excellent incentive for young people and a significant platform to promote their ideas. The gala featured various musical and dance performances, including those by soloist Gabri Cañestro and the band Extensores Automáticos, both of whom were recognised in the 2024 edition, as well as the dance group Experience from the Fem Dança School in Santa Pola. The event attracted over a hundred project submissions and was attended by provincial deputies Juan de Dios Navarro and José Antonio Bermejo, among other officials.
