The fair, promoted by the Insular Council of Energy and the Insular Council of Water, aims to foster sustainable development and new business opportunities, while also recognizing the work of those contributing to making Canarias an international benchmark in water management and energy.
The Awards are divided into two main categories: Sustainability and Energy, which recognizes innovation and efficient energy resource management, and Sustainability and Water, focused on initiatives for sustainable water management, conservation, and use.
In the Energy category, the Salto a la Transición Ecológica project will be honored for its social drive towards the energy transition, while FSM Energías will receive the business award for its renewable generation projects linked to the territory and circular economy.
The professional career award in Energy goes to Rafael Martell Sánchez, a pioneer in integrating wind energy and desalination. The academic works awarded are by Yraya Duque Tovar and Javier Alfredo Esteban Segura.
In the Water category, CIFP Felo Monzón Grau-Bassas will receive the social initiative award for its training of professionals in water management, and Transvirgin, S.L., will be recognized for its innovative wastewater management at the Port of Las Palmas.
The outstanding professional career in Water will be awarded to Baltasar Peñate Suárez, and the academic works recognized are by Amanda Hernández Montesdeoca and Gara del Señor Carreño Hernández.
Additionally, two special mentions will be awarded: to Ainara Irigoyen Zarragoicoechea for her technical contribution and institutional collaboration in water and energy projects, and to José Rafael “Felo” Sánchez Ramírez for his role in the integrated management of energy and water in Gran Canaria.
The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, October 22, at 18:00, as part of the fair.
Canagua y Energía is an event promoted by the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, through the Insular Council of Energy and the Insular Council of Water, and organized by Infecar, Feria de Gran Canaria.
