Global Sports Forum Barcelona Trophies 2010
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03/10/2010
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The first edition of the Global Sports Forum Barcelona Trophies was held yesterday night at the grandiose Teatre Nacional de Catalunya. Kevin Roberts, Editorial Director for Sportbusiness, emceed the evening with flair, introducing the presentation of the eight Trophies and several addresses. Following the opening by Forum General Commissioner Lucien Boyer, and a big welcome to Barcelona by Mayor Jordi Hereu, Honorary guest Evans Lescouflair, the Haitian Minister of Youth, Sport and Civic Action, delivered a heart-felt speech. Out of a total of 49 entered projects, and from three nominees in each category, the winners were honored on stage by guest presenters and with a unique Trophy designed by Barcelonan sculptress Pepa Galindo. The celebration continued after the ceremony, with live music, cocktails and tapas in the Teatre ballroom entrance. The 2nd edition of the Global Sports Forum Barcelona Trophies will take place in 2011.
The full list of project winners can be found below, and pictures of the winners, presenters, and the honorary committee, in the photo gallery.
GLOBAL SPORTS FORUM BARCELONA TROPHIES 2010 WINNERS:
> Sport and education :
Play for Fun, Learn for Life (Play Soccer)
> Sport and health :
WhizzKids United (Africaid)
> Sport and geopolitics :
Twinned Peace Sport Schools (Peres Center for Peace)
> Sport in the city :
GOAL - Reaching New Heights (IFNA)
> Sport business :
Barclays Spaces for Sports (Barclays)
> Sport, culture and creativity :
ADD Academy by Yamakasi (Majestic Force)
> Philanthropy and cooperation through sports :
Football for Hope (FIFA and Streetfootball)
> Major sporting events :
Promotional campaign for the 2010 European Athletics Championships in Barcelona (Virgili)
