In recognition of his significant commitment to the public cause and to the society of the state of São Paulo, Justice Marco Villas Boas, general director of the Superior School of the Judges of the State of Tocantins (Esmat) and president of the Permanent College of Directors of State Schools of the Magistracy (Copedem), was honored on Thursday (March 27th) with the diploma and Challenge Coin medal awarded by the Police-Military Office of the Court of Justice of the State of São Paulo (APMTJ).
The honor was presented by PM Colonel Marco Antonio Pimentel Pires, head of the Police-Military Office of the Court of Justice of the State of São Paulo (TJSP). Also on the occasion, the PM colonel was awarded the Esmat Medallion in recognition of his services to improve the provision of justice in the country.
In the context of the Police-Military Office of the Court of Justice of the State of São Paulo, the Challenge Coin APMTJ represents recognition and appreciation for the dedication not only of citizens, but also of legal and academic authorities. The award is intended to honor civilian and military personalities who have made outstanding contributions to the development of the missions carried out by the Technical and Academic Office, as well as outstanding services rendered to the society of the state of São Paulo.
About Challenge Coin
Although the exact origin of the Challenge Coins is uncertain, one of the most widespread stories dates back to the First World War, when medallions were used for identification. Over time, the tradition evolved into a system of recognition and a link between members of an organization.
