18/06/2026
The Academia Vasca de Gastronomía (Academia Vasca de Gastronomía) held the award ceremony for the 2nd « Sukaldaritza Argazkitan » Photography Competition on 3 June at its headquarters in
Bilbao.
The competition, whose winners were announced on 19 May, aims to promote and showcase the richness and diversity of Basque gastronomy.
Following the submission of numerous high-quality entries, the jury — composed of
photographer Mr Mikel Alonso, chef Mr Álvaro Garrido (Chef of Mina Restaurant), Mrs María del Mar Churruca (President of the Academia Vasca de Gastronomía), Mr Vicente Reyes (Treasurer of the Academia Vasca de Gastronomía) and Mr Josu Zaldibar (Director of the BlackKamera School of Photography) — selected the following winning photographs:
First Prize: Mr Augusto Carlos Ramos Carpio “Tito Ramos” – Title of the
photograph: Conserva Ortiz
In the photograph, from left to right: Mr Juan Manuel Garmendia, Vice-President of
the Academia Vasca de Gastronomía; Mr Vicente Reyes, Treasurer of the Academia
Vasca de Gastronomía; Mrs María del Mar Churruca, President of the Academia
Vasca de Gastronomía; Mr Augusto Carlos Ramos, First Prize Winner; and Mr Josu
Zaldibar, Director of BlackKamera.
Second Prize: Mrs Ainhoa Pérez Olaeta– Title of the photograph: Gilda
Third Prize: Mrs Mara Iglesias Arranz “MARAMCMILLER”– Title of the photograph:
Bollo de Mantequilla
The awards were presented by Mrs María del Mar Churruca, President of the Academia Vasca de Gastronomía. Mr Augusto Carlos Ramos Carpio received his
award during the ceremony. Mrs Ainhoa Pérez Olaeta collected her prize later that same day.
The first prize, consisting of €200 and an official Academia Vasca de Gastronomía apron, will also be featured on the Academy’s official Christmas card. The second
and third prize winners will receive €150 and €100 respectively, together with a commemorative apron.
Through this competition, the Academia Vasca de Gastronomía reaffirms its commitment to promoting and preserving the Basque culinary heritage, encouraging creativity inspired by gastronomy and strengthening the links between cuisine, culture and art.
