ecca.edu wins Atlántico Hoy award for best business culture initiative
1. Key points
Gorety Almeida collected the award from Rosa Dávila, president of the Cabildo of Tenerife.
The gala brought together companies and institutions around tourism, innovation, sustainability and culture.
Founded in 1965, the centre delivers distance learning on all eight islands through the ecca System.
2. The news in detail
The award was presented on Tuesday 15 September 2026 in Tenerife’s capital. ecca.edu stresses a track record focused on accessible education and on public and private partnerships that bring training to those who need it most.
In her speech, the director general dedicated the prize to past, present and future alliances and to everyone who trusts the centre. She also called for pedagogy to keep adapting, citing challenges flagged by reports such as PISA, and for ethical use of artificial intelligence to strengthen inclusive education.
With a presence across the archipelago, the foundation combines multimedia materials, audiovisual classes and personalised tutoring. According to the organisation, it has supported more than three million people over its history.
3. Voices and statements
Almeida dedicated the award to partnerships and to the people who trust ecca.edu — past, present and future.
4. Context and background
The ceremony took place on 15 September 2026 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, during the fifth Atlántico Hoy Awards.
5. What it means for Fuerteventura
For Fuerteventura, the award underlines the role of adult education across the archipelago and the visibility of Canarian centres that also serve learners on the island. More coverage on Fuerteventura TV.
