The Portuguese Foundation, Inc.
Special Recognition Awards 

Over the course of its 20 year existence, The Portuguese Foundation, Inc. has recognized individuals and organizations for their achievements and contributions to the Portuguese-American Community.  These individuals and organizations embody the Foundation's mission statement of advancing Portuguese communities within the State of Connecticut and in keeping alive the Portuguese culture in the State of Connecticut.

Past recipients of Special Recognition Awards from the Portuguese Foundation, Inc. have included:

• Portuguese Language Schools in Hartford, Danbury, Bridgeport, and Waterbury
• Rancho Folclorico of the Hartford Portuguese Club on its 25th Anniversary
• Father Jose Silva, Pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Church of Hartford
• Dr. Antonio Cirugiao, Portuguese Language Professor, University of Connecticut
• Dr. Seabra de Veiga, Counsel of Portugal
• Dr. Antonio Simoes, Dean of Graduate Studies, Fairfield University
• Anthony S. Cunha, West Hartford
• Hon. Angelo L. dos Santos, Superior Court Judge
• Maria Fernanda Tereso Pinheiro, Elementary School Teacher
• Hartford Portuguese Club, on its 75th Anniversary
• Dr. Julio N. Coelho, Physician
• Father Nelson Riberiro, Pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Church of Waterbury
• The Portuguese Cultural Center of Danbury
• Msgr. Constantino R. Caldas, Pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Church of Bridgeport
• Jaime "Jimmy" Gregorio, Social Worker and Actvist
• The Holy Ghost Portuguese Society, East Hartford
• The Soccer Clubs of The Portuguese Club of Hartford, Casa do Benfica and Leoes Unidos de Hartford
• Edward A. Santos, President Ex-Officio of The Portuguese Foundation