The Municipality of Almeida received two distinctions at the III Edition of the 2026 Municipal Excellence Award, held on October 1st and 2nd in Lagoa and Portimão, as part of the IV Social City Congress. The municipality was awarded the DIAMOND recognition in the Sports category for the projects “AEC´s Atividade Física e Desportiva/Natação/Hipismo” and “Mexa-se com Alma”, and the GOLD recognition in the Culture category for the project “Danças Históricas – Restauração Oitocentista”.
The Municipal Excellence Award, established in 2024, aims to recognize and highlight the best practices of Portuguese municipalities. In 2026, the initiative distinguished projects in various areas, including Sports, Social Action, Culture, Tourism, Youth, Health, Civil Protection, and Free Theme, emphasizing efficient and innovative management.
The Gold recognition in Culture, awarded to the project “Danças Históricas – Restauração Oitocentista”, highlights the quality and relevance of new initiatives or those not validated in previous editions. The Diamond recognition in Sports, for the projects “AEC´s Atividade Física e Desportiva/Natação/Hipismo” and “Mexa-se com Alma”, values the continuity and evolution of already recognized initiatives, demonstrating the municipality's capacity for continuous improvement of its services.
The award ceremony was attended by the Vice-President of the Municipality of Almeida, Dr. Alcino Morgado, representing the municipality. These distinctions underscore the work of the technical teams, political leaders, and partners involved in the conception and implementation of the projects.
