Universidad Politecnica Salesiana (UPS) was awarded the insignia "Municipalidad de Cuenca" during the formal meeting held on November 3rd to commemorate the city of Cuenca's Independence. The meeting was attended the President of Ecuador, Lenin Moreno; the Mayor of Cuenca, Pedro Palacios; local councilors and other local and national officials. 

The insignia is awarded to a person or an organization that has provided transcendental services to the city or cooperated with the municipality. On this occasion the insignia was awarded to UPS for its 25th anniversary, time during which it has shown it is a university at the service of the community that educates professionals who are capable of providing well being in society.

The insignia "Municipalidad de Cuenca" is the highest recognition awarded by the city's municipality; it was awarded to UPS President Javier Herran by the President of Ecuador. 

Father Javier Herran said: "This award emphasizes our institutional life which keeps the values of our identity alive. It makes us feel more committed to continue our work with the skills God has provided us with…The insignia motivates us and makes us proud, we feel responsible for what Cuenca expects from us. We will continue to work with greater enthusiasm and make sure our activities transcend and contribute to the future of this city."