Madeira Honors Nursing Excellence with Prestigious Award
Madeira GuideThe Regional Government of Madeira celebrates Sílvia Caldeira's achievements in nursing education with an official congratulatory vote.
In a remarkable recognition of academic excellence, the Regional Government of Madeira has issued a Voto de Congratulação (Vote of Congratulation) to Sílvia Maria Alves Caldeira Berenguer. She is an Associate Professor with Aggregation at the Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa.
This honor comes on the heels of her receiving the SIGMA European Award for Nursing Excellence in Education 2026. This prestigious international accolade is awarded by Sigma Europe, the European branch of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, which is the second largest nursing organization in the world.
Professor Caldeira's career is distinguished by her innovative teaching methods, scientific rigor, and commitment to evidence-based, humanistic nursing practices. Her work not only enhances the quality of Portuguese higher education but also elevates the scientific contributions of the Autonomous Region of Madeira on a global scale.
The PSD (Social Democratic Party) highlighted that this international distinction not only honors Professor Caldeira's individual contributions but also underscores the high quality of education in Portugal and the significant role of Madeira in advancing scientific knowledge.
"With this Vote of Congratulation, the PSD expresses its public recognition for a path of excellence that honors academia, nursing, and the region itself," the party stated, offering heartfelt congratulations and wishes for continued success in her scientific and pedagogical endeavors.
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