Constance Price
In 2012, HSH Princess Olivia-Eugénie of Aigues-Mortes established her foundation for social and cultural works. The foundation's mission is to award the Prix de Constance, which each year recognizes, from among a selection of nominees, an individual who has made a significant contribution to the quality of life or the reputation of the city.
The nominees are put forward based on recommendations from the residents of the Principality and are then reviewed by the foundation before being submitted to a vote by the citizens and residents of Aigues-Mortes. The winner is announced at a reception for the citizens held at the beginning of the year. All nominees are awarded the Grand Princely Order of the Pink Flamingo by Prince Jean-Pierre IV as a token of gratitude and recognition for their contributions.
The Prix de Constance trophy was designed by Maguelone and Martine Chareyre and then made in Aigues-Mortes by the artisans of Paradis, a local business.
It is passed on from laureate to laureate over the years.
Each year, the winners thus retain the trophy until the next winner is appointed the following year.
CHRISTOPHE TIBERINO
Mr. Christophe Tiberino, founder of "Boxe & Fit Aigues-Mortes," has dedicated his love of sport to serving everyone, because beyond the effort lies self-confidence and values such as perseverance, sharing, courage, and sometimes resilience. His sports club and the attention he gives to its members, helping them progress beyond their own expectations, is far more fundamental than one might think. We wanted to highlight this generosity because Christophe Tiberino does it with passion and kindness.
MARIEL MURIGNEUX
Ms. Mariel Murigneux, correspondent for Midi Libre, has been relaying our daily news with such kindness for many years. She is also a talented writer. Her book, "L'île des enfants" (Children's Island), was a great success upon its release. Over the years, Mariel Murigneux has become the storyteller of our city, captivating both children and adults alike. We therefore wanted to pay tribute to one of Aigues-Mortes' finest writers and, without a doubt, one of our city's most beloved figures.
Previous winners
2012 – Mr Claude Morello
Honoured for his efforts to preserve the Marcel Pagnol cinema.
2013 – Ms Claudia Nyffenegger
Honoured for her work with autistic children through her support association ‘Auricula’.
2014 - Mrs Pierrette Ranieri
Honoured as the longest-serving small shopkeeper in Aigues-Mortes and a shining example of community service.
2015 - Mr Gérard Dardé
Honoured for the production of his documentary “Sel, vins et taureaux” (Salt, Wine and Bulls), which was screened at the Shanghai Short Film Festival.
2016 - Ms Guillaumette Garcia
Honoured for her work and commitment to the voluntary sector in Aigues-Mortes over many years.
2017 - Ms Romana Tadiotto
Honoured for her work and commitment to the medieval festival “Les grands tournois”, which has been a resounding success at every edition in Aigues-Mortes.
2018 - Mr Peter Thomas
Honoured for founding FIMCAM, the Aigues-Mortes International Classical Music Festival. This festival facilitates exchanges between the masterclasses of the prestigious Chelsea and Kensington Music Society in London and the talents of the Montpellier Conservatoire, amongst others.
2019 - Ms Eliane Truchet.
Honoured for her photographic work on the flora and fauna of the Camargue, helping to raise public awareness of the need to preserve this natural heritage.
2020 - No winner due to the exceptional circumstances surrounding the pandemic
2021 – Ms Michelle Cassaro
Founder of Rosa Bonheur, recognised for her entrepreneurship and achievements in the Paris region, making her an extraordinary ambassador for the spirit of the Camargue in the capital.
2022 - Ms Nancy Atlan
Recognised for her social work through the founding of the mutual aid group “Help Community Aigues-Mortes”. Under her leadership, the group has sparked an unprecedented wave of solidarity in the town throughout its first year of existence.
2023 - Mr Étienne Demur
Founder of “Aigues-Mortes à vélo”, his work and unwavering commitment to sustainable transport in Aigues-Mortes have contributed significantly to its development and improvement across the community of communes.
2024 - Ms Michelle d'Amico
Founder of the association ‘Les chats libres d'Aigues-Mortes’, Michelle d'Amico has carried out truly public-spirited work by devoting herself entirely to the neutering of stray cats and providing them with a refuge prior to adoption. More than 5,000 animals have found a new home thanks to her dedication. A hollow phrase when one considers that Michelle has never taken a holiday or a single day off (even when ill) over the last 17 years.