The Vítor Almada Award, conferred by the Portuguese Society of Ethology, is presented to the top student oral presentation at each National Congress. It includes support for the student's participation in an international ethology conference.

This award pays tribute to one of Portugal's most eminent ethologists, renowned for his substantial contributions to the advancement of Ethology in the country. Vítor Almada, a founding member of the SPE and its President for several years, acted as the guiding scientific influence for a generation of animal behavior researchers, and his passion and expertise in the field were truly inspiring.