October 1st 2026 - Registrations coming soon
Don't miss the chance to meet up with your former colleagues and other Alumni and to take part in the events that the School organizes for you!
Class Reunions
October 15th 2026 - Registrations coming soon
Career Award
Nominations for the 2026 Career Award are now open.
We recognize Alumni with established careers, over 45 years of age, whose professional journey stands out for their significant contribution to the organizations they are part of, as well as for the impact they have made on the business community and society.
Your recommendation is essential to highlight those who truly deserve this recognition.
Vote now and help us choose the winner of the 2026 Career Award
(Economics, 1977-1982) for her extraordinary work as head of the Food Bank Against Hunger;
(Economics, 1976-1981), Professor of Finance at Kellogg School of Management in the US, for his brilliant academic career.
(Business Administration and Management, 1981-1987), for his outstanding international career in the financial sector.
Business Administration and Management, 1972-1977) for his significant work as Managing Director of Siemens Portugal.
(Economics, 1975-1980) for his distinguished international career in Telecommunications.
(Business Administration and Management, 1976-1981) for their inspiring example as entrepreneurs and leaders at Logoplaste.
(Economics, 1979-1984) internationally recognized as a thought leader in the areas of Economics and Marketing.
(Business Administration and Management, 1976-1981) for his brilliant and diversified professional career.
(Business Administration and Management, 1983-1989) for his important professional career in Management.
(Business Administration and Management, 1979-1984), CEO and major shareholder of Eurocash, for his outstanding entrepreneurship and a highly successful professional career.
(Economics, 1980-1986), for her remarkable contribution in the development and internationalization process of CATÓLICA-LISBON and for her work as the first woman president of a regulatory body and of BEREC.
(Management 1984-1990), "by the solidity and diversity of her brilliant career, having started in the Academy, spending more than 25 years in the corporate world where she played prominent positions at national and international level in various sectors. She embraced the social sector with enormous impact, which has distinguished and rewarded her worldwide. We consider that Alexandra Machado represents, unequivocally, the successful path that CATÓLICA-LISBON aspires for its Alumni, perfectly aligned with its mission", according to the jury.
He is a person who is as discreet as he is dedicated to his convictions and social causes. Throughout his long professional career, he has demonstrated that he is a charismatic leader and a prominent figure as the CEO of one of Portugal's largest financial groups, achieving excellent results.
António Pires de Lima protagoniza uma carreira multifacetada, com impacto significativo tanto no setor privado como público, além da sua contribuição ativa na promoção da inclusão social. É reconhecido nacional e internacionalmente e é um exemplo de integridade e tolerância.
Each year Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics presents the "Career Award" to honour one of its Alumni who has stood out throughout their professional career, in line with the principles transmitted during their academic journey. This recognition is based on criteria such as leadership, professionalism, ethics and social impact.
This initiative aims to recognise those who, after a consolidated career and over 45 years of age, have made a significant contribution to the the quality of operations within their companies and institutions. This contribution covers many aspects, benefiting investors, employees, other members of the business community and society in general. In doing so, these honorees also help enhance Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics' reputation for excellence.
Candidates for the CATÓLICA-LISBON Career Award will be proposed by the Alumni of Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics.
Alumni of Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics who have completed a Bachelor's, Master's, Executive Master's (with degree) or CATÓLICA-LISBON MBA are eligible to receive the CATÓLICA-LISBON Career Award.
Employees of the School or previous winners of the Career Award are not eligible.
The nomination of an Alumnus/Alumna for the Career Award will be formalized by completing a form available on the CATÓLICA-LISBON website.
The form will be accessible online during the nominations phase.
The Jury is selected annually and consists of a panel of independent personalities of recognized competence and reputability, with relevant experience in the business world, in academia and/or in the national or international economy.
For 2026, the Jury was constituted by:
- Vasco de Mello (President)
- Isabel Mota
- Margarida Couto
- Vítor Bento
- Sérgio Rebelo
The jury is responsible for analyzing the short-list of the 5 candidates with the highest number of nominations and deciding on the award attribution.
There will be no ranking of the remaining nominees.
The Jury will decide on awarding the Prize after analyzing the applications based on the respective “Curriculae” and recognized merits, establishing, at their discretion, internal weighting criteria that take into account factors such as: leadership, professionalism, ethics and social impact.
Nomination period: until April 24th, 2026
Jury decision: until May 20th, 2026
Award Ceremony: to be announced
Annually, the opening period for nominations for the Career Award will be announced on the various communication channels used by CATÓLICA-LISBON.
Diaspora Christmas Breakfast
Every year, just before Christmas, we invite our Alumni working abroad and coming home for the Holidays, for a gathering full of sharing and great networking moments. These events feature many Alumni, the Dean of CATÓLICA-LISBON, other members of the School's Management and the Alumni Relations team, in a session where all catch-up on the most recent news and projects, exchange contacts and plan meet-ups, whilst enjoying a delicious breakfast.