The awards, to be presented on November 20 at the Hostal dos Reis Católicos, recognize individuals and entities that stand out for their work. Rosa María Crujeiras Casais, the first female rector in USC's history, has promoted a feminist and inclusive university, committed to preventing gender-based violence and establishing the Vice-Rectorate for Equality and Diversity.
The distinction acknowledges her efforts to advance towards a more egalitarian university by revising university regulations and strengthening preventive measures to ensure a safe academic and work environment for women.
In other areas, awards were also given to former congresswoman Carmen Marón Beltrán, the president of the Provincial Court of Lugo, Sandra María Piñeiro Vilas, the Vagalume Project of Santiago, the Larume Association Equality Agency of Ourense, and the Official College of Pharmacists of Pontevedra.
Honorary mentions were awarded to the Association of Women with Disabilities of Galicia (Acadar), the Local Police of Rianxo, the Viogen Team of the Civil Guard of Burela, the head of UFAM of Ourense Carlos Vázquez, and the Viogen Team of Cambados. The special distinction 'Communication in Equality' went to the founders of the Association of Galician Women in Communication (Mugacom).
