Solar Meninos de Luz awards are recognitions of the work made jointly by all employees and volunteers with the children, adolescents and families of Cantagalo and Pavão-Pavãozinho communities.
Awards and Recognition
2016
Award All for One Brazil of Readers:
Paulo Coelho Community Library wins an award for best practices and innovative projects in community libraries / reading points.
2012
Lions Education Award:
Merit Certificate - Certificate awarded to Iolanda Maltaroli in recognition for their quality service in education field.
VejaRio Megazine:
Advertising campaign "Being Rio fan is thinking about the future" with student Brenda Oliveira representing Solar Meninos de Luz.
2011
RioVoluntário:
Beija-flor Trophy - Tribute of Institution category for Solar Meninos de Luz 20 years aniversary.
IBM:
Solar Meninos de Luz – Catalyst Award – defrayal for "Heart Godfather" site; 2011 - Culture Point / Solar Meninos de Luz - Sociocultural Entrepreneur Award; Sebrae / Secretaria Estadual de Cultura.
Youth Jewish Arab Community Center of Tel-Aviv/Israel:
Coexistence and Peace Trophy - Solar Meninos de Luz.
Carioca of the Year Award/Social Work:
Teacher Yolanda Maltaroli; Veja Rio Megazine 2009 - Pedro Ernesto Medal - Teacher Yolanda Maltaroli, for lifetime achievement - Câmera dos Vereadores/RJ.
2009
Applause and Congratulations Motion:
Solar Meninos de Luz - ALERJ, Assembleia Legislativa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro.
Nominated for the Carioca Attitude Award in the Social Responsibility Category:
Teatcher Yolanda Maltaroli - CAERJ/Câmara de Comércio e Indústria do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, in partnership with City Hall.
2008
Honours:
Solar Meninos de Luz - Ipanema Residents Association and the State Government.
Award All for One Brazil of Readers:
Award All for One Brazil of Readers: Paulo Coelho Community Library wins an award for best practices and innovative projects in community libraries / reading points.