On February 26, the National Journalists Association in Guayaquil awarded UPS Professor Cesar Andrade Martinez the "Pedro Jorge Vera" award, the highest in the institution, for his 30 years in the field of journalism.

Professionals from several means of communication highlighted the importance of this type of acknowledgments for a journalist's hard work and effort. "This recognition strengthens our activity, and now as a professor at UPS I contribute to educating students in journalism" said Professor Andrade.