Prophet in His Land

Antonio Padrón Santiago, maritime ambassador of the IMO and maritime captain of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, will receive the Facendo Historia 2016 (Making History 2016) award in Marín (Pontevedra), his hometown, along with other personalities. The awards, promoted by the Portocelo Opinion Club Association, have the support of the local City Council.

Its activities complement the goal of showing affection and recognition, with the help of other groups and associations, to the people of Marín who have been making history - or have made it through the ages - by promoting and disseminating their land, linking the name of Marín to their personal, professional, business, intellectual, sports, cultural, and even political trajectories; as well as rewarding those groups, companies, or public or private entities that are committed and involved in the social and economic development of Marín.

The Facendo Historia awards began in 2012 to commemorate the IX Centenary of Marín in History, celebrated at the Osera monastery, so this occasion marks the fifth edition.

This year the awards will go to Luis Moreira Muradas "Cuti", a footballer and pioneer of the first team of Marín, C. F.; Primitivo Simón Busnadiego, a former teacher at the San Narciso school in Marín, an tireless promoter of athletics among his students; Antonio Manuel Padrón and Santiago, maritime captain of the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and maritime ambassador of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a lover of his town and passionate about everything that the sea represents; and the Port of Marín (represented by its president José Benito Suárez Costas) commemorating the 130th anniversary of the declaration of Port of General Interest of the State.

The award ceremony will take place at noon on the upcoming November 13, at the Municipal Public Library of Marín (Pontevedra).

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