The second edition of the Artículo14 Mujeres Excelentes de Extremadura awards took place on 4 November at the Santa Clara Convent in Mérida. The ceremony celebrates the talent and achievements of women from Extremadura, Spain, across a range of fields including science, the arts, and sport. ICREA Prof. María Escudero-Escribano, researcher and Group Leader at ICN2, was among the award recipients. She received the award from María Guardiola, President of the Regional Government of Extremadura, in recognition of her outstanding scientific contributions and the excellence of her research.

This distinction highlights her remarkable scientific career. During the ceremony, she was also acknowledged for her extensive list of honours, including the Princess of Girona Award for Scientific Research and the María Teresa Toral National Youth Research Award, as well as her more than 80 scientific publications.

In her speech, María Escudero-Escribano emphasised how privileged she felt to be able to pursue research and contribute to building a more sustainable future. Her recognition highlights the role of women in science and innovation, as well as the importance of promoting female role models to inspire younger generations. María also stressed the importance of following our passions and underlined the value of quality education.

Prof. Escudero-Escribano has become an internationally leading figure in electrocatalysis and sustainable chemistry. This is a particularly important and strategic field in addressing some of the major challenges of our time, especially those related to the climate crisis. At ICN2, we are very proud of this achievement and join in congratulating María on this well-deserved recognition.

Find out more about the awards and the full list of recipients here.