Alumni UdL
Alumni and Friends of the University of Lleida.

The Alfons de Borja Award

This award recognises those persons or institutions who, with their work, have contributed to the human and social development of their community in economic, politic, environmental, cultural or other terms, and whose actions have been guided by the values of equality, justice, rigour and excellence that are inspired by the University of Lleida. Award winners:

• Mr. Joan Oró i Florensa (2004). Scientist.
  

Biography

Prize motivation: For his successful international career as a scientist and strong commintment to Lleida, Catalonia and democracy. 

• M.H. Mr. Jordi Pujol i Soley (2006). The 126th President of the Goverment of Catalonia.

Biography

Prize motivation: The University of Lleida was created during his tenure, on the 12th of December 1991.

• Vicente Ferrer Foundation (2011).

History and mission

Prize Motivation: For the task performed by the Vicente Ferrer Foundation to improve the quality of life of millions of people since 1969.

• NGO Justícia i Pau (2012)/NGO Peace and Justice.

History and mission / Catalan branch

Prize motivation: Due to  its campaigns for defending human rights, justice, peace and against poverty and social inequality.

• Mr. Antoni Brufau Niubó (2015). President of GlobaLleida and Repsol.

Biography - Photo Gallery - Video

Prize Motivation: For his contributions to economic and social growth in the province of Lleida and his support of the  University of Lleida.

• Mr. Saúl Craviotto (2016). Catalan Olympic medallist (Canoeing).

Biography - Photo Gallery - Video

Prize Motivation: For his successful international career and strong commintment to Lleida and the University of Lleida.

• Dr. Joan Xavier Comella Carnicé (2017). Director of Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR) and head of the research of the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH).

Biography - Photo Gallery - Video - Media

Prize Motivation: For his distinguished career in research, management, and as a university professor.

• Núria Carretero Castan (2018). Women in STEAM

Biography - Photo Gallery - Video - Media

Prize Motivation: For her distinguished international career in IT management and artificial intelligence.

• Amics de la Seu Vella de Lleida (2019). NGO. UNESCO World Heritage Candidature.

Mission - Media

Prize Motivation: For the task performerd to promote the conservation, preservation, interpretation and appreciation of the old Cathedral of Lleida. The hill also hosts the remains of La Suda or King's Castle, military fortifications built from the 14^th to the 19^th century and other archaeological sites.

• Medical Association of Lleida and  Nurses Association of Lleida (2020). 
  

Medical Association - Nurses Association - Vídeo - Media

Prize Motivation: A tribute to frontline coronavirus warriors.