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Professor Elvira Fortunato distinguished with the award “Most influential women in Portugal" for the fourth consecutive year

The award is based on a study conducted for the site Executiva.

Elvira Fortunato uma das mulheres mais influentes de Portugal

For the fourth consecutive year Elvira Fortunato, Vice-Rector of NOVA and Professor at NOVA School of Sciences and Technology, was distinguished by the website Executiva as one of the most influential women in Portugal.

In the total of the four editions of these Prizes, which distinguish women with impact on the Portuguese society in several areas, Professor Elvira Fortunato has always been awarded as a recognition of her career and important contribution to the development of Science both at national and international levels. 

Besides highlighting the merit and influence, the award has the objective of increasing the visibility of women who stand out in several areas of society so that they can be role models for other women aspiring to have successful careers.

The ceremony of the fourth edition of the Prizes "Most influential women in Portugal" took place on May 16, at the Palácio Foz in Lisbon.