Originally promoted by the regional ministry of Culture, the awards were first presented in 2018 by the Institut Valencià de Cultura ('Valencian Institute of Culture'; IVC) and the Acadèmia Valenciana de l'Audiovisual ('Valencian Audiovisual Academy'; AVAV).

[1] The trophies originally consisted of an abstract sculpture blending stone and methacrylate designed by local artist Inma Femenía [ca].

[6] EAVF decided to annul the informal agreement with the academy to lease the brand name of Berlanga, the academy determined that the awards would be known as Lola Gaos Awards, after actress Lola Gaos.

[7] Despite the Valencian government's withdrawal of support to the awards, academy president Teresa Cebrián stated that the awards would continue to be held, and that the upcoming edition would be re-scheduled from late 2024 to early 2025.

[6] Likewise, the Valencian regional pubcaster À Punt Media reportedly refused to broadcast the 2025 gala.