The Apollo Theater of Almería has been this Friday the stage of the III Gala of the Red Shrimp Awards of Almería, promoted by the Organization of Fishing Producers of Almería (OPP-71), in which the work of different professionals and institutions linked to this emblematic product has been valued.
To the event have attended the counselor of Agriculture, Fishing, Water and Rural Development, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco; the manager of the OPP-71, José María Gallart; the president of the Fishing Commission (PECH) of the European Parliament, Carmen Crespo; the provincial deputy of Presidency and Promotion of the Province, Carlos Sánchez; the councilor of Agriculture of the City Council of Almería, Juan José Segura; the delegate of the Government of the Junta de Andalucía in Almería, Francisco Góngora, and the territorial delegate of Agriculture, Aránzazu Martín, according to the provincial institution.
In the section of awards, the recognition of Research and Science has been awarded to the scientist Joan Baptista, who could not be present at the ceremony. Next, Carlos Sánchez has presented the Communication award to Sergio Gómez, while Mar Agüero has granted the award for Gastronomic Promotion to chef José Álvarez.
The award for Institutional Support has fallen to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing, Water and Rural Development, collected by the counselor himself. After a dance performance, distinctions have also been awarded to Aránzazu Martín, Rocío Béjar, Simrad, Agapa --represented by Belén and Gabriela-- and the shipowner María Gádor Chema.
The evening has closed with the interpretation of Rumores de la Caleta, by Isaac Albéniz.