In an unprecedented display of institutional excellence, the Dominican Republic emerged as the standout performer at the 2025 Ibero-American Quality Awards ceremony held in Madrid, securing an impressive collection of four Gold awards and one Silver recognition. This remarkable achievement positions the Caribbean nation as the most decorated country at this year’s prestigious international event.
The award recipients showcase the breadth of Dominican excellence across multiple sectors. In the public domain, Gold distinctions were bestowed upon the General Directorate of Government Accounting (Digecog), the Dr. Hugo Mendoza Pediatric Hospital, and the Cometas de Esperanza Educational Center. The private sector contributed significantly to this success, with La Vega Real Cooperative capturing Gold honors while the Technological Institute of Santo Domingo (INTEC) received Silver recognition in the category of Best Practices aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
This year’s ceremony witnessed several historic milestones for Dominican institutions. The Dr. Hugo Mendoza Pediatric Hospital achieved the extraordinary ‘Gold Trajectory’ distinction, becoming the first Dominican organization to receive this honor after securing Gold category wins for three consecutive years. Simultaneously, the Cometas de Esperanza Educational Center reinforced its leadership in educational innovation by claiming Gold for the second time.
The 2025 awards mark a significant breakthrough for the Dominican public sector, representing the first time the nation has captured three Gold awards in this category at the Ibero-American level. Since the program’s inception in 2010, a total of 16 Dominican public institutions have earned PIC recognition. Notably, under the current administration of President Luis Abinader since 2020, the country has maintained an unbroken streak of winning at least one Gold award in every edition of the competition.
The Ibero-American Quality Award, often referred to as the ‘Award of Awards,’ stands as one of Latin America’s most prestigious institutional recognitions. The program grants international credibility while promoting excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in both public and private management. Participation is exclusively limited to institutions that have previously won their respective national quality awards, ensuring that only the most exceptional organizations compete for these honors.