On December 16 2010, during Minho University Law School's celebrations, CEDU's Director, Professor Alessandra Silveira, received the "pedagogic innovation" award in AEDUM's (Minho University's Law Students Association) V Gala, "for the simulated hearing organization, dedication and success, promoting the partnership between undergraduate and master's degree students". The aim of this event was to distinguish and reward Law personalities who stood out in 2010.