Portuguese municipalities receive multiple local excellence awards

Several Portuguese municipalities have been recognized at recent award ceremonies for their community projects.

The Municipality of Covilhã received four Municipal Excellence Awards during the IV Social City Congress. These honors spanned the sports and culture sectors. The “Covilhã Desportiva” program earned a Diamond Recognition for its ongoing efforts to promote physical activity in the Beira Interior region. Additionally, the “Physical exercise for mental health promotion – psychiatry” program received a Gold award, while the “Senior Sport” program was granted a Quality Award for promoting active aging.

In Póvoa de Lanhoso, the municipality secured two wins at the 7th edition of the “Autarchy of the Year” awards. The Centro de Competências da Filigrana (CCF) – Cindor was recognized in the Culture and Heritage category and also received the +Innovation Award. Furthermore, the “Bem-Me-Quer” project was honored in the Social Support for the Elderly category for its multidisciplinary approach to combating social isolation and promoting autonomy through teleassistance and home care.