Municipal honors awarded to women in Paraná

Two women in the state of Paraná, Brazil, are set to receive municipal honors for their professional and community contributions.

Magda Prolo will be awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of Francisco Beltrão during a solemn session of the City Council. Prolo, originally from Rio Grande do Sul, has lived in the municipality since 1952. Her career includes work as a history teacher and a long tenure in the transit sector, eventually founding the CFC Magda Prolo driving school. She has also been active in local social and religious institutions.

Helda Elaine Völz Bier will receive the title of Benemere Citizen of Marechal Cândido Rondon. A professional speaker, writer, and entrepreneur, Bier has delivered over 1,500 lectures across Brazil and Paraguay focusing on agribusiness, leadership, and motivation. The honor was approved unanimously by the local legislature in recognition of her professional trajectory and regional impact.