The Matilde Hidaldo de Prócel Medal is one of the highest distinctions awarded by the Ecuadorian legislative branch.

The Matilde Hidalgo award is given to people or institutions that contribute to the development of higher education, science, technology and innovation in Ecuador.

[21][22] Winners are considered by an external selection committee conformed by authorities of SENESCYT, the Council for Higher Education (CES) and the Council for Evaluation, Accreditation, and Quality Control for Higher Education (CEAACES).

[23][24] Since [25] the Municipality of Machala grants the Matilde Hidalgo de Procel award in homage to International Women's Day.

It is awarded to those that have promoted development in favor of women from different roles, whether these be solcial reintegration, economics, migration, or discrimination.