Trosa Launches Cultural and Sports Awards; Varberga Breaks Ground on New Community Center

Trosa municipality has opened nominations for its annual Kultur- och idrottspriset, an award recognizing significant contributions in culture and sports since 2008. The nomination period runs from October 16 to November 17, with winners selected by the Culture and Recreation Committee and awarded 3,000 kronor in December. The prize categories include the Sports Prize for individuals under 25 with notable athletic achievements, the Team/Leader Prize for outstanding profiling regardless of sport performance, and the Cultural Prize for notable contributions in fields like literature, music, or visual arts, all requiring a connection to Trosa. Notably, the award can only be received once per individual or team, with the possibility of withholding if no suitable nominees qualify. (ID 99439)

Meanwhile, Varberga is set to start construction of a new cultural and recreational center, replacing the outdated building that formerly housed a library and recreation facilities. The official groundbreaking event is scheduled for October 14, 2025, featuring prominent figures such as Petra Karlsson Ekström, CEO of ÖrebroBostäder, Niclas Beckius from Peab, and Maria Haglund of the municipal council. The event will include approximately 25 children and youth from the local recreation center, highlighting the center’s role as a modern meeting place for all age groups in the community. (ID 99443)