José Guilherme Canas da Costa honored on Azores Day

As part of the Azores Day celebrations, José Guilherme Canas da Costa, founder of Tecnovia, was awarded the Autonomous Insignia of Industrial, Commercial and Agricultural Merit, in a ceremony that honors individuals whose work has made a significant contribution to the development of the Azores Autonomous Region.

This distinction represents a well-deserved recognition of a path marked by vision, perseverance, and commitment, closely tied to the Azores and their progress over the past decades.

A story closely linked to the Azores

This tribute takes on even greater significance in a particularly symbolic year for the Region, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Azores Autonomous Region. It is a date that honors Azorean identity, autonomy, and the collective path of affirmation, development, and cohesion across the islands.

It is also the year in which Tecnovia celebrates 50 years of presence in the Azores, a milestone that reflects a history of closeness to the territory, participation in key projects, and continuous collaboration with the development of the archipelago.

Over these five decades, the company has contributed to regional development through an active presence in the Azores, following the growth of the islands and strengthening a relationship of trust with local communities, partners, and regional institutions.

Celebrations across all islands

The 50th anniversary celebrations of the Azores will extend to all islands, with a festive program dedicated to honoring the Region and its cultural diversity. Among the highlights are the concerts by Katia Guerreiro, who will bring her voice to several islands across the archipelago on the following dates:

• May 28 – Flores
• June 12 – São Jorge
• June 13 – Pico
• June 14 – Horta
• June 19 – Ponta Delgada
• June 20 – Terceira
• June 21 – Graciosa

These celebrations are an opportunity to mark the shared identity of the Azores, highlighting the culture, collective memory, and future of the Region across all its islands.

A distinction that honors a legacy

Tecnovia congratulates José Guilherme Canas da Costa on this distinction, which recognizes his personal and professional journey, as well as the company’s history and its deep connection to the Azores.

In a year that marks the 50th anniversary of the Azores Autonomous Region and the 50th anniversary of Tecnovia’s presence in the Azores, this tribute symbolizes the value of a path built on commitment, contribution, and a lasting bond with the Region.