The 2027 Canarias Awards are limited to three categories of 18,000 euros

The Government of the Canary Islands has made public the only three categories of the Canary Islands Awards to be granted in 2027: Fine Arts and Performance, Research and Innovation, and Historical Heritage. The announcement, signed by the Secretary General of the Presidency of the Government, sets the endowment for each category at 18,000 euros and establishes December 31, 2026, as the deadline for receiving candidacy proposals. The resolution, dated November 9, 2026, is published in the Official Gazette of the Canary Islands (BOC) no. 228, corresponding to Friday, November 13, 2026, within section V. Announcements, on page 41360.

The call for entries is supported by Law 2/1997, of March 24, on Canary Islands Awards, whose Article 1 institutes these awards “to stimulate and recognize the work and effort carried out by individuals or entities in a continuous and relevant labor, with significance for the Canarian Archipelago.” The additional provision of that regulation determines, year by year, which categories are called; for 2027, the range is reduced to three areas compared to the six contemplated by the general regime of the law. The amount of each prize has been fixed in accordance with the first final provision of Law 2/1997 and within the limits of the General Budget Bill of the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands for 2027, as specified in the announcement itself.

Three categories and their purpose

The announcement details the content of each of the three called awards:

• Fine Arts and Performance: it will be granted to individuals or entities whose creative or executive work constitutes a significant contribution to the Canarian cultural heritage in painting, sculpture, architecture, music, theater, cinematography, dance, photography, and other artistic expressions that utilize image, matter, or sound.
• Research and Innovation: it will be awarded to those who develop an activity dedicated to the discovery of new knowledge or innovative techniques that represent a highly significant contribution in the fields of science, technology, and humanities.
• Historical Heritage: it will recognize continuous work in Prehistory, History, Art History, Archaeology, and Monumental Heritage, when it serves as an important instrument for deepening the historical roots and identity markers of the Canarian people.

Each of the three categories is endowed with eighteen thousand euros (18,000.00), such that the total amount of the call amounts to 54,000 euros.

Who can propose candidacies and until when

Article 6.1 of Law 2/1997 attributes the initiative of the proposals to a closed set of actors, who must submit them prior to December 31:

• Academies.
• Cultural or research centers.
• Universities.
• Institutions.
• Personalities.

In compliance with article 6.2 of the law, the announcement publicizes the call for applications and emphasizes that the final deadline to receive proposals for those candidacies that meet the legal requirements is December 31 of the current year.

Where to submit proposals

Proposals may be submitted through the electronic office of the Presidency of the Government, under the procedure identified by number 3618, as well as at the official registries of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, at Avenida José Manuel Guimerá, no. 5, and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, at Plaza Dr. Rafael O’Shanahan, no. 1. In these offices, the regulatory framework for the Canary Awards, as well as printed forms for submitting proposals, will be provided to anyone who requests them. Information can also be obtained on the Presidency of the Government’s website dedicated to the awards.

The announcement is signed in Canary Islands, on November 9, 2026, by the Secretary General, Ceferino José Marrero Fariña.

Adjusted calendar for the cultural sector

The publication arrives with just over a month and a half remaining before the deadline, meaning that interested academies, universities, research centers, and cultural entities have a tight schedule to agree on candidacies. The limitation to three categories concentrates the competition in Fine Arts, Research, and Historical Heritage—precisely three areas with a strong presence of creators, university research groups, and entities defending the insular legacy. For the candidates, the endowment of 18,000 euros per category and the institutional backing of the award make these prizes a relevant reference in the public recognition of professional trajectories in the Archipelago.

Source: Official Gazette of the Canary Islands, no. 228, of November 13, 2026, V. Announcements – Other announcements, pages 41360-41361 (official reference: announcement no. 3954).