Remarkable Czech women scientists have received the L’Oréal Award. The ceremonial act took place at the Academy of Sciences Library January 27, 2009. The awards were presented to Viktoriya Poterya from J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry, Marta Štefánková from Silesian University in Opava, and Alena Zíková from the Institute of Parasitology – Biology Centre of ASCR.