For the first time, carrying on the tradition of the Important Snow Awards, for the summer 2009 season VALLNORD has decided to hold the 1st Important Mountain Awards in recognition of the contribution made by individual, institutions and companies to mountain tourism and its development.
1st Important Mountain Awards
- - Individual:
Agustí Roc: In recognition of his significant contribution to the world of sport, especially the high mountain races. Agustí Roc came to Andorra in the winter of 2000, with the aim of finding a job related to the mountain that could be combined with enjoying sport. He formed part of the artificial snow team of the Pal sector for 3 years, during which he achieved great results and decided to commit himself exclusively to competing. Agustí is part of the Vallnord team and has been the skyrunning (high mountain races) world champion 3 times, European champion and Spanish champion of mountain skiing (Vertical Race) 3 times. His current aim is to regain his skyrunning world champion title again, a discipline that has reached a high level of competition.
- - Company:
Alesport Group: Joan Porcar and Jaume Alguersuari, chief executive and president of the RPM/Alesport Group, come from the world of competition and adventure, and have always been connected to each other one way or another. That’s why they created Alesport with its wide range of magazines, including the prestigious “Solo Bici” and “Solo Nieve”, among others. The company has always had strong links with Vallnord in the different events they have organised together with the aim of promoting the mountains, Andorra and Vallnord, like the Vallnord Solo Bici Festival, the Vallnord Solo Nieve Festival, the Barcelona Indoor Trial and the Vuelta a Cataluña, among others. The good relationship they enjoy with Vallnord and Andorra and the professionalism of their team over the years have greatly helped to place Vallnord where it is in the mountain world, especially during summer.
The award will be received by Mr. Antoni Muniente, the general manager of the group.
- - Institution:
Andorran Cycling Federation: The Andorran Cycling Federation has been with us always, since Vallnord took the decision to promote the different cycling disciplines as an energising summer element of the mountains. The Federation has been an ideal travel companion and essential in putting Andorra on the worldwide cycling map. Our country is now a reference point in this field with extensive experience of organising events for road bikes, bike trial, cross country, downhill, four cross, etc.
The award will be received by the vice president of the Federation, Mr. Josep Antequera.
