María Teresa Campos receives the Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts four months after her death

There is no doubt that the trajectory of Maria Teresa Campos has been emblematic. The communicator has been awarded on many occasions throughout her life and after her death last September, she has once again been recognized for her contribution as a communicator. This Tuesday, the Ministry of Culture awarded her the Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts of 2023 posthumously, after the recent premiere of the tribute to her figure on TVE.

That same tribute, presented by Terelu and Carmen Borrego, was also a true recognition of the career of the matriarch of the Campos. A space that brought together singers, journalists and collaborators, and where the anecdotes of her close friend stood out. Rocio Carrasco or the music of Raphael y Pablo Lopez: “She helped them make their daily lives a little more pleasant. So, mom, mission accomplished. Thank you Teresa Campos for telling us the colors of reality, even for opening the door to dreams. It has been wonderful to see you again. have this night as if you had never left,” Terelu dedicated to him at the end of the broadcast.

This Tuesday, January 9, María Teresa Campos has been recognized for her contribution and dedication to the television and cultural world. Her merits include having a degree in Philosophy and Letters from the University of Malaga and her contribution to journalism as a radio host and television presenter. With more than 60 years of experience, María Teresa was one of the first women to direct and present a daily program. After passing through various networks and stations, she was awarded the Ondas Award, Antena de Oro Award, TP de Oro, Iris Award or the Medal for Merit at Work, among others. Today, without a doubt, she is a reference in the audiovisual world for the collective imagination.

The freedom of expression medal

The person in charge of announcing the name of the 37 winners has been Ernst Urtasunwhere those of Itziar Castro o Tow: “These medals are a guarantee that freedom of expression and creation must preside over each and every one of our gestures in defense of culture which is, in turn, the defense of our democracy,” Urtasun began.

“With these medals, we recognize and reward this work because our rich cultural fabric is built on it. And we also recognize something very important, the freedom of expression that allows culture to take place here and there in any corner of Spain,” he continued. the minister

A medal that recognizes artistic and cultural creation and that comes after a time of pain for the Campos sisters in these first Christmases without María Teresa: “Food like kings with the family. Thanks to my dear friend Daniel Talavera because although she is not here for the first time we are at home”Terelu wrote on social networks along with a snapshot.

The good news joins another professional achievement for Carmen Borrego, who has received the Radiotelevision Award for her career as a director and communicator from the Excellence in Radio and Television Awards: “Carmen Borrego has left an indelible mark on the world of television, demonstrating talent, dedication and passion throughout his career. This award is a well-deserved recognition of his exceptional contribution to the medium,” they said from the foundation.