The Correllengua Agermanat, ARA Balears Guillem Frontera prize for commitment to Catalan
The jury recognizes an initiative driven by young collectives that has turned the defense of the language into a collective, festive, and rooted experience throughout the Catalan-speaking territories
PalmaThe Correllengua Agermanat has been distinguished with the ARA Balears Guillem Frontera Award for Commitment to Catalan, an award convened for the first time in 2025 that pays homage to the Majorcan writer and recognizes initiatives that make the language a pillar of cohesion and the future.
The jury has unanimously agreed to award the prize to this project for having promoted a pioneering initiative, born from the drive of young and committed collectives, which has turned the defense of Catalan into a shared, participatory, and exciting experience.
With a positive and festive spirit, the Correllengua Agermanat has made the flame of the language a symbol of connection between territories where Catalan is spoken: Northern Catalonia, Catalonia, the Valencian Country, the Balearic Islands, and L'Alguer. Throughout its journey, it has passed through nearly 500 municipalities, covered over 1,500 kilometers, mobilized more than 180,000 participants, and had nearly 30,000 flame bearers.
Beyond the figures, the jury has particularly wanted to highlight its ability to transform linguistic commitment into a collective experience, with the central role of younger generations. The project has contributed to reinforcing the idea of a diverse and plural linguistic community, and has turned the language into a space for meeting, identity, and cohesion.
In this regard, the role of Joves de Mallorca per la Llengua has also been recognized, key in the organization of the Correllengua Agermanat in Mallorca and in the daily task of defending and promoting Catalan.
In a context where the language continues to demand full social normalization and institutional recognition, especially at the European level, the award aims to highlight an initiative that has managed to turn affection for Catalan into a collective, hopeful action with a future vocation.