he National Endowment for the Arts (FNA) He celebrated in the Argentine Hall of the Libertad Palace with a delivery Professional Awards 2025Through which thirteen figures from national culture were identified. In this edition, Professional Grand Prix It was awarded to the pianist and conductor Daniel BarenboimThis is an honor that Ambassador Pedro Villagra Delgado received on his behalf.
president FNA, Tulio Androsi GuzmanHe chaired the ceremony with members of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. The ceremony had its own distinctive element of honor Teresa Ankorina And figures from the artistic field died last year.
During the ceremony, personalities from various specializations were honored. They got it Lifetime Achievement Award Orly Benzacar By the cultural administration. Vichy Lugiouin visual arts; Sonia Bregmanfor urban history and landscape; Nelson Goernerin music; Edgardo Menonde; In architecture. Hector AlterioIn performing arts. Lydia SignyTo dance. Fabio Griminteriin heritage; Luisa Serranoby handicrafts; Thomas LibanIn popular folklore, Marcelo Pinheirofor audio-visual arts, and Luisa Valenzuela in letters.
During the event, Androsy Guzman He emphasized the value of this annual award, noting that it is the sixty-second edition of the Grand Prize and the thirty-third of the Lifetime Achievement Awards, and stressed that these honors reflect “the contribution of people who have enriched the country’s cultural heritage through knowledge, creativity, and their work.” For the first time, the honorees received a medal specially designed and manufactured by the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic.
Members of the Board of Directors of the National Football Association participated in the delivery: Maria Silvia Corcuera (visual arts), Juan Antonio Lazzara (Heritage, radio and television), Guillermo Scarabino (music), Marcelo Noguies (Building), Mauricio Winrot (Performing arts and dance), Miguel Pereira (cinema) and Patricio Zunini (messages).
Among the winners, Orly Benzacar He stated that the award recognizes the teamwork of his gallery, which has been in existence for six decades. Vichy Lugiou He expressed his gratitude for this recognition and shared it with his professors and colleagues. Edgardo Menonde He referred to his professional training and noted the value of architecture in his life. Lydia Signy He pointed out the effort and dedication needed to develop his artistic career, and Fabio Griminteri He expressed his happiness at receiving an award, which he said he shared with those who accompanied him in studying and preserving heritage.
And in the certificates section Sonia Bregman He praised Hamas for returning to the country for this occasion and following his professional career Luisa Serrano He mentioned the family heritage behind his work in crafts. Thomas Liban He dedicated the honor to his parents and family, and noted that the songs make the heart happy.
Marcelo Pinheiro He considered that culture faces difficulties, and expressed his hope that the film award would contribute to enhancing activity. Luisa Valenzuela He pointed out that he published his first novel with the support of FNA He valued learning throughout his life. Nelson Goerner and Hector Alterio They participated in the ceremony through recorded messages in which they expressed their gratitude and pride for receiving recognition in the field of music and the performing arts, respectively.
In addition to the awards ceremony, the ceremony included the screening of two audio-visual pieces: one dedicated to artists and public figures who died during the past year, such as Aldo Monges, Alejandra Darin, Lalo Schifrin, Leo Dan, Antonio Gasala and Luis Felipe Noe; The other aims to remember Teresa AnkorinaWho was a member of the Board of Directors of the Crafts Branch until days before his death.
The day concluded with a symbolic handover of Professional Grand Prix to Daniel Barenboim. In his final speech, the president said: FNA He pointed out that “Argentina is a land that produces geniuses” and highlighted its file Barenboim As a symbol of music and peace. Ambassador Pedro Viagra Delgado Highlight and highlight the international expectations of the honoree Barenboim “He is Argentina’s ambassador to the world.”
(Photos: Guido Limardo/National Communications Endowment for the Arts)