The Lisbon MBA Hero Awards 2023

After the Graduation Ceremony, The Lisbon MBA Católica|Nova Alumni Club hosted the 5th edition of the MBA Hero Awards.
This event is designed to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of The Lisbon MBA Alumni Community. Awards are presented to alumni, acknowledging not only their outstanding career paths but also emphasizing their positive contributions to both business and society. The awards include the 10 Years Career Award, celebrating an exceptional career from an alumnus who graduated a decade ago; the Rising Star Award, recognizing promising career evolution in recent years; and the Community Award, acknowledging an individual or organization with a notable impact on the MBA community or a positive influence on society.
Lia Garcia and João Pedro Serrano, both distinguished alumni and Vice-Presidents of The Lisbon MBA Alumni Club Board, had the honor of announcing the awardees:
- Madalena Freire de Andrade, Executive Board Member at Sinvepart SGPS and Board Member at Nutrinveste SGPS, received the 10-Year Career Award.
- Henrique Prado Ferreira, Co-founder of Inspira and the winner of the Web Summit 2023 Startup PITCH contest, was honored with the Rising Star Award.
The Community Award went to The Portuguese Navy, represented by Captain Jaime Silva, Education and Training Director. With nine centuries of history, the Portuguese Navy is recognized for its holistic approach, operational readiness, strategic focus, and ability to reinvent itself and adapt to changing times. Furthermore, The Portuguese Navy has established a partnership with The Lisbon MBA, featuring a highly acclaimed Functional Leadership Model session at the Escola de Fuzileiros. During this session, students have the opportunity to apply their learnings, collaborate as a team, and tackle challenges similar to those faced by the Marines.
The Lisbon MBA would like to thank everyone who attended the MBA Hero Awards ceremony. Our Alumni Community continues to grow, with over 3000 alumni spread around the world.