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The new ARA awards in Girona, in pictures

The best photographs from the event "The 25 people from Girona who have made their mark in 2025" at the Odeon-Velodrom hall, a celebration recognizing powerful and inspiring stories

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Awards ceremony organized by ARA 'The 25 people from Girona who have made their mark in 2025'.
Awards ceremony organized by ARA 'The 25 people from Girona who have made their mark in 2025'. DAVID BORRAT
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David Borrat
11/11/2025
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GironaARA Girona held an awards ceremony on Tuesday, November 11th, entitled "The 25 People from Girona Who Shaped 2025." These unique, inclusive, and diverse awards highlight the stories and individuals who exemplify Girona's talent and deserve greater recognition. Presented by the ARA Girona team, the event took place in the former Odeon Theatre in Girona's Old Quarter (Barri Vell), which reopened this year as a cycling venue thanks to Velodrom. With over 150 people in attendance, the event marked the first major social gathering at the iconic, recently renovated venue in a city that has not traditionally been associated with sports. The party, sponsored by Marlex and supported by the Girona Provincial Council, Odeon-Velodrom, La Maglia Coffee & Co, the Cantallops winery Vinyes dels Aspres, and Rispa craft beer, featured a musical performance by the half-hookish, half-Ibiza duo L'Arannà.

ARA Girona Awards Ceremony: The 25 Girona natives who have made their mark in 2025
A moment from the presentation of the first ARA Girona Awards at the Odeon Theatre.
Miquel Casals and Miquel Tràfach, owner of the Odeon and partner of Velodrom.
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Miquel Casals and Miquel Tràfach, owner of the Odeon and partner of Velodrom.
Núria Esponellà, writer, author of 'With the breasts in the air'.
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Núria Esponellà, writer, author of 'With the breasts in the air'.
Mireia Morera, director of the Vallviva Festival.
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Mireia Morera, director of the Vallviva Festival.
Ràrdio Arrels, station in North Catalonia.
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Ràrdio Arrels, station in North Catalonia.
Shahzaib Khan, owner of the Dictum bookstore in Banyoles.
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Shahzaib Khan, owner of the Dictum bookstore in Banyoles.
Pau Ribas, an entrepreneurial engineer, is the creator of a technology for diabetes control.
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Pau Ribas, an entrepreneurial engineer, is the creator of a technology for diabetes control.
Josefina Espinosa, poet and protagonist of the documentary 'Aterra', about Andreu Nin, her father-in-law.
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Josefina Espinosa, poet and protagonist of the documentary 'Aterra', about Andreu Nin, her father-in-law.
Xavier Aldeguer, doctor and researcher at IDIBGI.
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Xavier Aldeguer, doctor and researcher at IDIBGI.
Arannà, a musical duo of Ganchón and Ibizan origin.
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Arannà, a musical duo of Ganchón and Ibizan origin.
Rosa Maria Sais, founder of Nyigui-Nyogui.
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Rosa Maria Sais, founder of Nyigui-Nyogui.
Àngels Cros, mother of a welcoming family.
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Àngels Cros, mother of a welcoming family.
The brothers Amin, Anuar and Yaser from the Moroccan-owned cafe Moul'dhen.
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The brothers Amin, Anuar and Yaser from the Moroccan-owned cafe Moul'dhen.
Lorraine Jarvis and Nina Lannan, newly arrived in Girona and lovers of Catalan.
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Lorraine Jarvis and Nina Lannan, newly arrived in Girona and lovers of Catalan.
Elena Carmona, director of Performing Arts at the Municipal Theatre of Girona.
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Elena Carmona, director of Performing Arts at the Municipal Theatre of Girona.
Joel Roca, Girona FC player.
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Joel Roca, Girona FC player.
Ingrid Guardiola, cultural essayist.
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Ingrid Guardiola, cultural essayist.
Fresh House Remedy, music group based in Arbúcies.
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Fresh House Remedy, music group based in Arbúcies.
Girona Welcomes, a platform to support newcomers.
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Girona Welcomes, a platform to support newcomers.
Josep Comas, from Col·lectiu Itilia, a group of families to find babies stolen during the Franco regime
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Josep Comas, from Col·lectiu Itilia, a group of families to find babies stolen during the Franco regime
Brave Women, a collective of widowed, single or divorced women founded in La Garrotxa.
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Brave Women, a collective of widowed, single or divorced women founded in La Garrotxa.
Ernesto Collado, actor and perfumer, author of the book 'Ensumar'.
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Ernesto Collado, actor and perfumer, author of the book 'Ensumar'.
Samuel Mir, the only young fisherman in Portlligat.
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Samuel Mir, the only young fisherman in Portlligat.
Neboda of Antoni Rossell, the tailor who left the inheritance for students of the Sant Hilari de Sacalm Institute with the best grade in Catalan.
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Neboda of Antoni Rossell, the tailor who left the inheritance for students of the Sant Hilari de Sacalm Institute with the best grade in Catalan.
Pau Garbí and Guillem Gavilán, family that owns the Voramar restaurant in Portbou, which in 2025 has won a Michelin star.
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Pau Garbí and Guillem Gavilán, family that owns the Voramar restaurant in Portbou, which in 2025 has won a Michelin star.
Pedro Calderón, manager of the Bar at the Salt Theatre.
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Pedro Calderón, manager of the Bar at the Salt Theatre.
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