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Manuel Torres, recipient of the 2025 Gold Medal of Navarre for his “genuine innovative spirit and vision for job creation and internationalization.”
The Gold Medal of Navarre is the highest honor bestowed by the regional government, awarded annually to recognize exemplary actions, both personal and collective, as perceived by the public. It aims to highlight contributions to democratic values, the promotion of solidarity initiatives, and work for the benefit of the community
The award also seeks to recognize achievements that contribute to building a more just and equitable society across various fields, including culture, social work, gender equality, women´s social contributions, the promotion of education, health, the environment, social progress, enhancing Navarre´s image abroad, and, as in this year´s case, the business sector.
The jury, comprised of officials from different departments of the Navarre Regional Government, may propose up to three candidates to the Government of Navarre from among all those submitted for the Gold Medal. This year, of the nine nominations received, the jury decided by majority vote to submit only the nomination recognizing Manuel Torres Martínez. Therefore, the Government of Navarre, in a working session, awarded this prize posthumously.
The award, first presented in 1982, has recognized prominent figures such as Pope John Paul II, paleontologist José Miguel Barandiarán, sculptor Jorge Oteiza, and cyclist Miguel Induráin, as well as organizations and associations like Medicus Mundi, ANFAS, the Navarre Brain Injury Association, the Public University of Navarre (UPNA), Club Atlético Osasuna, and the National University of Distance Education (UNED). In 2024, the award was given posthumously to sociologist Mario Gaviria.
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Yolanda Torres, Businesswoman of the Year 2025
The jury responsible for making the decision in this edition was composed of Manuel Piquer, President of the Navarre Business Confederation; Celia Torío, Commercial Director in Navarre for CaixaBank; Mikel Irujo, Minister of Industry and Ecological and Digital Business Transition of the Government of Navarre; Mari Carmen Maeztu, Minister of Social Rights, Social Economy, and Employment of the Government of Navarre; and Cristina Cabrejas, Director of Production and Operations at the Navarre Chamber of Commerce. Iñaki Ecay, president of the Association for the Development of Family Businesses in Navarre; Uxue Itoiz, manager of CEIN; Cristina Sotro, president of Amedna; Aida Loperena, secretary of Amedna; and Susana Labiano, manager of AMEDNA. The vote was unanimous for the three winners.
Yolanda Torres is being recognized with the Navarre Businesswoman Award "for her leadership at this internationally renowned company in industrial automation and aerospace technology. Having joined the group in 1991, she has driven its global expansion, technological innovation, and the cohesion of its teams in seven countries. Under her leadership, MTorres has experienced sustained growth, doubling its revenue between 2021 and 2024," the jury stated.
The awards ceremony will take place on November 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hotel Tres Reyes, with the presence of the President of the Government of Navarre, María Chivite, and representatives from the Pamplona City Council.
Our congratulations to Yolanda for this recognition and to the entire MTorres team, along with whom she carries out her work.
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MTORRES 50TH ANNIVERSARY
The event—similar in both locations—was a moving tribute to our founder, Manuel Torres. The evenings were a resounding success, featuring an entertaining and technologically advanced show that concluded with a cocktail reception for all attendees.
#PHOTOGRAPHY/ Sergio Martín [Diario de Navarra] / The family of Manuel Torres. From left to right, Yolanda Torres (daughter and vice president of the company), Alberto Pezonaga Torres (grandson), Amparo Lusarreta Induráin (widow and president), Alejandro Torres Miguel (grandson), Eduardo Torres Lusarreta (son) and Mª José Miguel Villa (daughter-in-law)
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