In 2012, Sister Cities Yorktown initiated the Quintilla Prize, honoring Simone and Antoinette Quintilla of Port-Vendres, France, (both deceased) who set the groundwork for this exchange. Through decades of hard work, personal financial commitment and unbridled enthusiasm for the relationship, they helped promote and grow the program.

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The Quintilla Prize is intended to honor commitment and dedication to the goals of educational and cultural exchanges between Port-Vendres and Yorktown. Citizens from either community who demonstrate this commitment can be nominated to receive the prize, a special medal designed by Viccellio Goldsmith, Yorktown.

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The first medal was presented to Antoinette Quintilla by students from York County high schools on Oct. 5, 2014 during their visit to Port-Vendres. Since then, medals have been presented to Shirley Estes, Don Willis, Deborah Marquardt, Gabrielle Glatt, and Debra Paulus  of Sister Cities Yorktown, and Georges Grau, Annie de Cruz, and Mayor Jean-Pierre Romero of Port-Vendres.

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It is the hope of Sister Cities Yorktown that this prize will be endowed to promote the goals of our two organizations, including scholarships for student and citizen exchanges. Anyone interested in pursuing this goal can contact: info@sistercitiesyorktown.com