Martín affirms that the different categories “reflect what the rural world means”: conservation of agricultural biodiversity and traditional ecosystems; innovative business initiatives; research on the values of the rural world; rural women as the pillar and foundation of society and the conservation of agricultural and marine heritage.
The island councilor for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Javier Parrilla, affirms: «This year, in addition to the traditional medianías, the marine environment is incorporated». The tireless dedication of fishermen and women stands out. In addition, Parrilla makes a special mention of “seven women who have supported the territory, the family and its economy in Punta de Teno with an activity, extensive cattle ranching, which has depended on them for many years.”
The manager of the Tenerife Rural Foundation, Jorge de Miguel, thanked on his behalf, and that of all the employers, “the effort and professionalism” of his staff to make this tribute to the wise men and women of the earth possible. ”
On behalf of the winners, Luján González Izquierdo thanked him for the distinction, which he received in Research and Promotion of Rural Values. Has highlighted that “The people of the rural world are heirs, maintainers and promoters of a legacy that must remain” “.
In Conservation of Agricultural Biodiversity and Maintenance of Traditional Agrosystems, the award has been awarded to Antonio María Jiménez González, presented by the Guía de Isora City Council, for his work on the conservation and maintenance of the Tenerife Sur goat variety. In this specialty, special mention to Victoriano Hernández Trujillo, posthumously, for a life dedicated to agricultural and livestock work for almost 100 years of life. Candidacy presented by the La Orotava City Council.
In the category of Conservation of Agrarian and Marine Heritage and / or Rural Traditions, the fisherman Guillermo Vera de León is awarded, at the proposal of the Association of Neighbors of El Pris, El Sargo, of Tacoronte.
In the Innovative and / or Sustainable Business Initiative of the Rural Environment, at the proposal of the San Miguel de Abona City Council, the Altos de Trevejos Winery receives the award.
In Research and Promotion of the Values of the Rural World of Tenerife the award is given to Luján González Izquierdo, proposed by the Association of Neighbors Voz del Valle, of Taganana (Santa Cruz). A benchmark in the recovery of customs and traditions in Anaga.
Finally, in The Rural Women of Tenerife modality has been recognized, at the proposal of the Buenavista City Council, the work of the Marías de Teno Alto: María del Carmen Verde (María de las Cuevas), María del Rosario Regalado (María de los Dornajos), María Agustina Álvarez (María Agustina de la Abejera), María Teresa Martín (María Teresa de la Zahorra), María (María del Vallado) , María Rodríguez (María de La Mesita) and María del Carmen González (María Carmensa de La Tablada).
