Jaume Anglada

The Balearic Government has agreed to award the Gold Medal of the Balearic Islands 2026 to Mallorcan singer-songwriter Jaume Anglada, in recognition of an outstanding artistic career and his contribution to the archipelago’s musical culture. Anglada will receive the honour on 28 February at La Llotja in Palma.

The regional executive highlights the artist’s ability to combine tradition and innovation, as well as his role in promoting the Catalan language through music and his sustained commitment to cultural outreach within and beyond the Balearic Islands.

The Gold Medal is the highest honorary distinction of the autonomous community and recognises individuals and organisations that have made a decisive contribution to the prestige, development and social, cultural or institutional projection of the Balearic Islands.

Ramon Llull Awards 2026

The Consell de Govern has also approved the awarding of the 15 Ramon Llull Awards 2026, which recognise excellence and commitment across fields such as culture, science, sport, business and social action. These honours will also be presented on 28 February at La Llotja in Palma.

  • Associació d’Amics del Ferrocarril de les Illes Balears (AAFIB) – For its work preserving the railway heritage.
  • Llevant en Marxa – For its work in international cooperation and humanitarian assistance.
  • Eugeni Aguiló Pérez (posthumous) – For his academic and scientific contribution at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB).
  • Albert Torres Barceló – For his elite career in international cycling.
  • Margalida Jordà Munar – For her leadership in the socio-educational transformation driven by the Naüm Project.
  • Banca March, SA – For its long-standing contribution to the economic and social development of the Balearic Islands.
  • Joan Oliver, Maneu – For promoting and projecting contemporary Balearic art.
  • Estella Matutes Juan – For her international scientific and medical career in haematology.
  • Associació de Criadors des Ca Eivissenc – For preserving the Ibizan Podenco.
  • Juan Bautista Costa Juan – For his contribution to nautical training and maritime knowledge.
  • Federació de Futbol de les Illes Balears – For its centenary work promoting grassroots football.
  • Laura Pons Olives – For her artistic career in the performing arts.
  • Esperança Cladera Gil – For her progress and presence in elite athletics.
  • Maria Teresa Llull Martí – For her work leading the Respiralia Foundation.
  • Miquel Bordoy – For his contribution to the Balearic Islands’ business and economic development.