Matilde Hidalgo Prize
The Matilde Hidaldo de Prócel Medal is one of the highest distinctions awarded by the Ecuadorian legislative branch. Originally by the Ecuadorian National Congress now the National Assembly; it is awarded to outstanding women that have distinguished themselves in political, cultural, educational, business, economic, scientific research, social and sports activities.
Matilde Hidalgo Award - Legislative Branch of Ecuador
Award Recipients
Matilde Hidalgo Award - Secretariat of Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (SENESCYT)
The Matilde Hidalgo award is given to people or institutions that contribute to the development of higher education, science, technology and innovation in Ecuador.This award is given annually since 2016 by the Secretariat of Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation.
The award is given in two categories: institutional and trajectory. There are 14 subcategories amongst which can be found: academic excellence, community outreach, scientific production and scientific disclosure for Latin America and the world, researcher of the year, amongst others.
Winners are considered by an external selection committee conformed by authorities of SENESCYT, the Council for Higher Education and the Council for Evaluation, Accreditation, and Quality Control for Higher Education.