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Transredes, the Federation of Press Workers of Bolivia (FTPB), and the Latin American Press Federation (FLP) have joined forces to develop, carry out, and promote a project for recognizing Bolivians, known as “Bolivian, World-Class Values”. The project aims to raise the self-esteem of Bolivians by demonstrating their national and international worth through the prize,“Bolivian, World Class”.

   
• CREATIVITY

The 2003 Prize given to Jorge Manzilla Tórrez, best known as Coco Manto, for having used his genius and life style for the benefit of our community and the world.

• SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The 2003 Prize awarded to the Bolivian Central Bank’s Cultural Foundation (FCBCB). This prize distinguishes people or institutions that stand out because of their suppoort to Bolivia’s natural heritage abroad.
• HUMANITY

The 2003 Prize goes to Rubén Darío Suárez. This category distinguishes those individuals who are outstanding in their vocation of service to their peers. Rubén Darío, a talented and visionary musician, who with effort and dedication, created a music conservatory in Urubichá. This has greatly benefited the primarily indigenous population, especially young children and adolescents, who through their music have transcended our national borders, playing for royalty, and winning international prizes.
• SPORTS

The 2003 Prize given to Giovanna Irusta. This prize distinguishes athletes or institutions that have an outstanding participation in the field of sports in and outside Bolivia.
• FUTURE (Special)

The Prize was given to María Fernanda Álvarez. The prize honors and motivates those who look to a promising future thanks to their achievements reaped at a young and tender age.
• ECONOMICS

The 2003 Prize went to Cristóbal Roda. This prize distinguishes visionary entrepreneurs, or exemplary workers, or quiet but successful artisans, or persevering business people.

• ARTISTIC

The 2003 Prize went to Piraí Vaca. This prize distinguishes the talent, quality, and genius of the artist who is stands out in the beautiful and fascinating world of artistic expression.

• PEACE AND UNITY (Special)

The 2003 Prize went to the Tahuichi Aguilera Soccer Academy. This is a new special consideraton. It is given to acknowledge that it is not an easy task to promote the message of love given by Peace and Unity for Bolivia and the World.

• SCIENTIFIC

The 2003 Prize was given to the teacher, Jaime Escalante. It distinguishes every professional, researcher or educator, who throughout his or her career, has achieved great benefits for the national community and who has transcended in the international sphere.

 


     
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