VdA was recognised at the “Pessoas Awards”, a recognition that promotes, spreads and amplifies the best practices and contributions to the development of people management areas, skills development and human resources management, as well as leadership best practices in Portugal.

For Matilde Horta e Costa, Corporate Affairs & Talent Director, "this award reflects the recognition of a Talent management focused on distinctive dimensions, such as research applied to people management, a culture of knowledge, innovation and continuous professional development, in an inclusive context, and based on the diversity of talent, skills, academic and cultural backgrounds".