Teulada Moraira Lions Club was the recipient of a Premio Vida award in May for its contributions to solidarity, integration and social commitment locally. This is the third year of the awards hosted by the Teulada Moraira Ayuntamiento. It was held at the auditorium in Teulada in front of a capacity audience. Lion President, Philip Butterworth, received the magnificent trophy symbolising sea and earth and therefore representing the unity of the two towns.
In his acceptance speech the President paid tribute to all members of the Lions club past and present who over the last 31 years have worked so hard to achieve this recognition. He also thanked all the volunteers at the Lions Den Shop who have helped raise over half a million euros to help support local community groups and individuals in need.
The star studded Gala event organised by Teulada Moraira Council was broadcast live on Mediterraneaneo 8 television and also featured musical and comedy performances by local artistes.
The Mayor of Teulada Moraira, Raul Llobell, President of Alicante province Toni Perez and Minister for Tourism Marian Cano all paid tribute to the six worthy award winning groups. In addition to Teulada Moraira Lions club the other community groups were: La Senieta de Moraira Choir, the Processional Bearers of Saint Vicente Ferrer, the Teulada Moraira Local Police, the Coral Teuladina Choir and the Processional Bearers of Our Lady of The Forsaken.
Each of the community organisations ended the evening with a joint celebration before proudly carrying away their special Premios Vida awards.
The photo shows Ayuntamiento representative Susanne Katzgrau, Lions Mary Heaviland and Tatiana Drozdova with Lion President Philip Butterworth holding the award
Find out more about Teulada Moraira Lions Club by visiting www.tmlions.com.