By decree 179/1999, dated 17 June 1999, Paulo is awarded the Gold Medal of Galicia (Medalla de Ouro de Galicia) by the Xunta de Galicia (the regional government of Galicia, Spain).

This medal is a distinction of honor granted by the Xunta de Galicia to persons or institutions for their merits in the service of Galicia in any aspect of social, cultural or economic matters.

Related Media: excerpt of the speech by the President of the Xunta (in Galician).