The Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Recognition () is an award given since 2003 by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). It is presented to women of the institution for achievements in "teaching, research, or the dissemination of culture." Consisting of a medal and a diploma with the image of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, it is awarded annually in conjunction with International Women's Day.
The technical or internal council of each Baccalaureate school, faculty, research institute, etc. submits nominations of outstanding university students to the UNAM general secretariat. On or about March 8, a ceremony is held at the in which medals and diplomas are awarded.
The requirements to receive the medal include having a definitive academic appointment at UNAM, not having received the award previously, excelling in the proposed fields, and being nominated by a technical or internal council.
List of ceremonies YearNumber of recipientsNotable recipientsReferences2003Silvia Torres-Peimbert2004Deborah Dultzin20052006Teresita de Barbieri200776Miriam Peña Cárdenas20082009Julieta Norma Fierro Gossman201077201175Rosa Beltrán201277201380201479201579Magdalena González Sánchez201682201779Antígona Segura201882201980202079202181202279202383
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