This is a recognition article from the Faculty of Law of the University of Ottawa to Dr. Eugenio (Eugene) Matos G, a Minister-Counselor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic and alumnus of the aforementioned faculty. It offers an overview of the story behind the very first Canada´s Ambassadors of the Year Awards celebrated ever in Canada´s history. For additional picture on this important diplomatic event in Ottawa please visit: Facebook International Public Diplomacy Council.