BUAP students win Puebla Municipal Youth Awards 2026

Four students from the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) have been awarded the 2026 Municipal Youth Award in Puebla. The recognition, granted by the Puebla City Council's Youth Institute, selected the recipients from a pool of more than 100 participants across five categories.

The awardees include:

• Zaira Vanesa Acevedo Ochoa: Academic Excellence. A medical student and researcher focused on in vitro cancer drug development, she has presented her work at international oncology meetings. • María de la Luz Guadalupe Sabino Serrano: Social Commitment. • Leilanie Rodríguez Rendón: Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. • María José Alanís Castro: Art and Culture.

The awards recognize the talent, leadership, and community contributions of young people aiming to transform their cities and inspire future generations.