The Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport, through the Presidency of the Higher Sports Council (CSD), has awarded Sport Cultura Barcelona with the Bronze Plaque for which it is granted entry into the Royal Order of Sports Merit.

It is the highest distinction that is awarded annually to sport in Spain. The objective is to recognize and encourage those who are eminently distinguished in the teaching of physical education, or in the direction, organization, promotion and development of physical education and sport.

On this occasion, the Spanish Government has recognized the ten-year history of the entity, which has served as a forum of opinion, debate and dialogue for civil society, in order to promote two essential elements for the training and development of people: sport and culture.

Manuel Carreras Fisas, president of the Entity, received this distinction from the hands of Mr. Miguel Cardenal Carro, on November 27th, at the Reina Sofía National Museum of Art where the event was held.

On September 22th, IBERDROLA became a member of Sport Cultura Barcelona. With this incorporation, the Association has reached 39 entities, in addition to the 14 founding partners.

Andrés Carasso, Delegate in Catalonia is the representative.

IBERDROLA is currently the leading national energy group, one of the main Spanish companies on the Ibex 35 by market capitalization, the world leader in the wind sector and one of the largest electricity companies in the world.

Invest for Children organized a solidarity day that took place on June 11th, during a dinner at RCD Espanyol.

Sport Cultura Barcelona collaborated with the organization of a table at the charity dinner that was held in the same stadium. The funds raised were used for labor integration programs for people with intellectual disabilities in Catalonia and for a biomedical research project on serious childhood diseases .

RBA Media Group, an independent, multi-platform firm with 100% Spanish capital, a communication group leader in magazines, collectable editions and promotions, is the new partner of Sport Cultura Barcelona. The President & CEO, Ricardo Rodrigo is its representative.

We have 34 partners toghether with the 13 founder partners.

Sport Cultura Barcelona over the last few days has carried out two negotiations:

On one hand, through a letter signed by the clubs's presidents and addressed to the Mayor of Barcelona, was given support to the Real Club de Golf El Prat, to be granted the organization of the Spanish Open at its facilities, fact that has been approved for the year 2015.

And on the other hand, to encourage the skier Pol Carreras, who participates with very good results, in the European and World Cup, without federal financial support, to be part of the Spanish alpine ski team for the Winter Olympic Games to be held in Sochi del February 7 to 23, an action that has also concluded successfully. This agreement was taken in the Executive Committee held on January 10th.

In both cases, has been counted with the invaluable collaboration of Ms Maite Fandos, Deputy Mayor for Quality of Life, Equality and Sports of the Barcelona City Council.

From the Association we thank you once again, for your interest and support.

RABAT, the excusive jewelry is the new partner of Sport Cultura Barcelona. The Administrator Esteban Rabat is its representative.

We begin the new Year with 34 partners toghether with the 13 founder partners.

PortAventura is the new partner of Sport Cultura Barcelona. His President Arturo Mas-Sardá Romagosa, is the representative.

The Association continues to grow and now is formed by 33 partner plus the 13 founder partners.

KPMG has joined as a partner to Sport Cultura Barcelona. His representative is Fernando Serrate, Partner responsible of KPMG in Catalonia, Baleares and Andorra.

Now the association sum up 31 partners plus the thirteen founder partners.

Club de Golf Sant Cugat has joined as a partner to Sport Cultura Barcelona. His representative is Enrique Hevia, chairman of this prestigious Club.

Now the association sum up 29 partners plus the thirteen founder partners.

This year the votations to choose the winners of the Sport Cultura Barcelona Awards in its eighth edition, has taken place at the Presidential Box of F.C. Barcelona.

The members of the organization with their votes have chosen :

Baronessa Carmen Thyssen (culture)

Kilian Jornet (sport)

Vicente del Bosque (best career)