Therefore, the prize in the 'Innovation' category was awarded to Laurinda Cangombe (from Bié).
Constantina António (from Luanda) won the 'Health' category, while the prize in the 'Entrepreneurship' category was won by Antónia Raúl (from Luanda).
In the categories of 'Livestock', 'Agriculture', 'Tourism' and 'Culture and Arts', Maria Prazeres, Lúcia Tchinuavala, Maria Odeth Santos (all from Cuanza Sul) and Luyana Contreiras won, respectively.
Also on the list of winners are Helena dos Santos (Cuando Cubango) who won the 'Citizenship' category, Margarida Marça (Cuando Cubango) who won the 'Social Communication' category, and Ana Vieira Dias (Cuanza Sul) who won the prize 'Resilience'.
The 'Science and Technology' category remained unassigned, as none of the six applications submitted met the requirements.
According to advanced data, between October last year and January this year – the deadline for registration and submission of applications – they received almost 300 applications (295), 74 of which were given the 'green light'.
The awards gala for this second edition of the National Women of Merit Award is scheduled for March 28th, where the winners will receive a certificate of merit, a trophy and 1,500,000 kwanzas.
This award aims to distinguish and honor several women who stand out each year in various sectors.
It should be noted that applications for the next edition, alluding to this year, opened this Tuesday.
