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St. Augustine honored with Bernardo de Ge1vez Award from Spanish foundation
Summary
Mayor read a letter from Foundation Espaf1a announcing the City of St. Augustine is the recipient of the 11th Bernardo de Ge1vez Award in recognition of preserving and promoting Spanish heritage; the award will be presented in June in Avile9s.
Mayor read aloud a letter from Foundation Espaf1a notifying the city that its board unanimously selected St. Augustine for the eleventh Bernardo de Ge1vez Award.
The letter noted the foundation's role promoting Spain–United States ties and said St. Augustine "has distinguished itself through a thoughtful and active approach to heritage preservation, public history, and education." The award ceremony will be held in June in Avile9s, the city's sister city, the mayor told the commission.
Commissioners and speakers praised the recognition and noted it reflects both cultural preservation and the city's international ties. No formal action was required; the announcement was informational and celebratory.
