The names of winners for the “Marbella Crea 2010” Youth Photography Exhibition, held at the Convention Centre, have been announced by the Mayoress of Marbella, Ángeles Muñoz. Four of top contestants received cash prizes and certificates.

A final meeting of eminent juries determined the first prize for “Crossing the reality” of Ana Maria Claus, worth 350 euros; Caesar Smith, author of “Westernization, was the second prize winner (250 euros); and the third was awarded to Daniel Vallejo (150 euros), creator of “Laughter in China Town”.

In addition, the Photography Prize distinguished (La fotografía distinguida) (300 euros) was presented to Isabel Ortega, author of “Swing”, chosen as the image that best represents the values of youth.

The event was attended by the Mayoress Ángeles Muñoz, who highlighted “the quality of work and the great success of participation in an initiative that shows the enormous artistic ability” of the youth of the municipality.

In this regard, he noted that the intent of this initiative organized by the Department of Youth, which this year celebrates its second edition, is “to disseminate, encourage and promote the various artistic disciplines among young people.”

The municipal delegate of Youth, Felix Romero, and Area director, Diego Lopez also participated in the presentation ceremony.

The photography competition had received works from 200 participants from which a total of 50 have reached the final, the finalists also received a gift and attended the awards ceremony.

‘Marbella Crea 2010’ is aimed at young people between 15 and 35 who can participate in 31 disciplines across 10 samples that will be held throughout the year in Marbella and San Pedro Alcántara. It is to promote young talent by providing training facilities and a common platform to showcase their works.

The samples are: Sample Young Photography, Literature; Gastronomic Culture (March 3 to April 6) Art (March 24 to April 26), Fashion (from 7 April to 6 May); Marbepop Music (June 14 to July 14) Cast (from 18 August to 17 September); Comics (September 8 to October 6) Performing Arts (from 23 September to 22 October) and Video work (from 18 October to 12 November).