Overview

• Spain’s Culture Ministry, via INAEM, announced on October 2 that Guillermo Weickert won in Creation and Janet Novás in Interpretation, with €30,000 each.
• The jury honored Weickert for his piece Luz sobre las cosas, praising its quality, originality and striking use of light and space.
• The decision cited Weickert’s recent high‑risk productions as confirming a solid trajectory that has made him a reference for multiple generations.
• Novás was recognized for technical excellence and magnetism in works including Si pudiera hablar de esto no haría esto, Mercedes máis eu and Where is Janet?, alongside a distinctive expressive code.
• Recent visibility for Novás includes a 2024 Goya as best new actress for O corno, while Weickert continues a cross‑disciplinary career with his current choreography touring.