Inclusion, territory and social rights: five recipients honored at ONCE gala in Aragon
Fundación Ibercaja, the EREA Programme, Fundación Adunare, Ángel Val Pradilla and La Comarca Communication Group were honored this Tuesday with the 2026 Grupo Social ONCE Aragón Solidarity Awards, the organization’s highest regional distinction recognizing initiatives and careers committed to inclusion and solidarity.
Held at CaixaForum Zaragoza, the gala brought together institutional representatives, social organizations and members of the disability sector in Aragon. Attendees included Ilunion CEO Alejandro Oñoro; Aragon Government Vice President Alejandro Nolasco; Government Delegate in Aragon Fernando Beltrán; and the president of ONCE’s Territorial Council in Aragon, José Luis Catalán.
Fundación Adunare received the award in the Institution, Organization, Entity or NGO category for more than two decades of work with people facing vulnerability. The jury particularly highlighted its ability to provide comprehensive support, promote autonomy and respond to new forms of social exclusion through projects adapted to changing needs.
RECOGNITION FOR INCLUSION AND THE TERRITORY
In the Company category, Fundación Ibercaja was recognized for its commitment to inclusion and improving the quality of life of vulnerable groups. Meanwhile, La Comarca Communication Group received the award for a Communication Programme, Article or Project for its reporting focused on the region and for highlighting the social and cultural reality of Bajo Aragón Histórico and Cuencas Mineras.
The Individual category award went to Ángel Val Pradilla for his career linked to social rights and his role in creating and developing the Aragon Institute of Social Services (IASS). ONCE praised his contribution to building a public care network aimed particularly at the most vulnerable people and groups.
Finally, the EREA Programme received the Public Administration award for its work creating opportunities in rural Aragon. The initiative promotes entrepreneurship and employment projects in municipalities with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants through training, advice and access to funding, with the aim of strengthening the local economy, improving nearby services and helping curb depopulation.
By Carla Muñoz Fandos
· 30/09/2026
Fundación Ibercaja, the EREA Programme, Fundación Adunare, Ángel Val Pradilla and La Comarca Communication Group were honored this Tuesday with the 2026 Grupo Social ONCE Aragón Solidarity Awards, the organization’s highest regional distinction recognizing initiatives and careers committed to inclusion and solidarity.
Held at CaixaForum Zaragoza, the gala brought together institutional representatives, social organizations and members of the disability sector in Aragón. Attendees included Ilunion CEO Alejandro Oñoro; Aragon Government Vice President Alejandro Nolasco; Government Delegate in Aragón Fernando Beltrán; and the president of ONCE’s Territorial Council in Aragón, José Luis Catalán.
Fundación Adunare received the award in the Institution, Organization, Entity or NGO category for more than two decades of work with people facing vulnerability. The jury particularly highlighted its ability to provide comprehensive support, promote autonomy and respond to new forms of social exclusion through projects adapted to changing needs.
RECOGNITION FOR INCLUSION AND THE TERRITORY
In the Company category, Fundación Ibercaja was recognized for its commitment to inclusion and improving the quality of life of vulnerable groups. Meanwhile, La Comarca Communication Group received the award for a Communication Programme, Article or Project for its reporting focused on the region and for highlighting the social and cultural reality of Bajo Aragón Histórico and Cuencas Mineras.
The Individual category award went to Ángel Val Pradilla for his career linked to social rights and his role in creating and developing the Aragon Institute of Social Services (IASS). ONCE praised his contribution to building a public care network aimed particularly at the most vulnerable people and groups.
Finally, the EREA Programme received the Public Administration award for its work creating opportunities in rural Aragón. The initiative promotes entrepreneurship and employment projects in municipalities with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants through training, advice and access to funding, with the aim of strengthening the local economy, improving nearby services and helping curb depopulation.
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Originally published in Spanish by AragonDigital.es and—following a selection process by our journalists—made available to the international audience of AragonDaily.com. Both newspapers belong to companies within the ARAGON DIGITAL GROUP.
