Rafael Crecente Awards
The “Rafael Crecente” Awards are aimed at young graduates and seek to promote the development and practical application of innovative ideas related to rural development, environmental conservation, or improvements in territorial management in Galicia.
Established in 2017, the awards are announced annually by the University of Santiago de Compostela through the Institute of Biodiversity and Rural Development (IBADER) and the Land Lab (LaboraTe). They pay tribute to the work of Dr. Rafael Crecente Maseda, Associate Professor in the Department of Agroforestry Engineering at the Higher Polytechnic School of Lugo and regarded as one of Galicia’s leading experts in land management.
Latest winners
VIII Edition – 1° Prize
SMARTERRAE: formación científica aplicada no territorio e medioambiente dende etapas iniciáis (Lorena Salgado e Rubén Forján)
VII Edition- 1° Prize
Establecemento dun sistema silvopastoral no monte público de Rascalobos (Traba de Laxe, A Coruña) (Alejandro Álvarez Fernández)
VI Edition – 1° Prize
Estudo sobre recuperación de terras agrarias de Galicia: “Aldeas Modelo” (Dª Marta Gómez Fandiño).
In a nutshell
Objective
To promote the development and practical implementation of innovative ideas related to rural development, environmental conservation, or the improvement of territorial management in a broad sense in Galicia.
A first prize and a second prize will be granted, including an official diploma and a monetary award of €2,000.00 and €1,000.00 respectively.
Candidates
a) They may be individuals who have completed their university degree within the last five years.
b) Groups of two or more people may submit a proposal, provided that the first applicant meets the eligibility criteria established for individuals.
Evaluation criteria
The Committee will assess the originality and the scientific and/or technical quality of the proposal. Among other aspects, it will take into consideration its practical applicability, its potential contribution to the rational and sustainable use of land and natural resources, its degree of social innovation or governance innovation, its relevance to rural development, and its potential to improve quality of life.