“The goal is to honor professionals and stimulate the new generations, so that they pursue the example,” said Domingos Rosario.
However, according to the official, Rotary International is a non -governmental organization (NGO) and does not forget its mission of solidarity.
“We also want, with this initiative, to continue combating polio, a serious illness that, thanks to our fight, should be eradic in 2013,” he said.
In addition to Pinto Balsmanha, with the business prize, and António Barreto, such as Peace Award, other names, in different areas, will be awarded the Rotary International awards delivery gala.
Journalist Ana Lourenço will be recognized with the Social Communication Award, Eugénio da Fonseca, president of Caritas Portuguesa, with the Solidarity Award, Rodrigo Martins, professor at the Faculty of Sciences and Technologies of the New University of Lisbon, will receive the Science and Technology Award, José Manuel Triblet, president of the Institute of Systems and Computer Engineering, will be distinguished with the professional career award, and painter Paula Rego will receive the Arte Award.
Rotary International is an organization consisting of professional leaders who provide humanitarian services, fostering a high standard of ethics and helping to establish peace and goodwill in the world.
