The Municipality of Quito granted an award to the best book in biological sciences published in the district. In this category (of two in natural sciences) the book "Palmas ecuatorianas: biología y uso sostenible" received the prestigious Enrique Garcés Award. The annual competition is organized by the municipality as part of the city festivities and all universities and private writers settle in the district are called to submit books published during the year. Books are then evaluated by five anonymous specialists who gives a consensual opinion to the city council.
Big concratulations to the ecuadorian team