 The municipal council of Praia da Vitória attributed a sporting medal of merit to the organization, marking its 25th anniversary and for its Azorean Senior Men's Championship in volleyball on 14 June 2001.It was during this season that Fonte do Bastard joined the 2nd Division at the national level.This was followed on 8 June 2005, with a similar medal of its A2 National Men's Senior Championship win, and its advance to the A1 Division of national volleyball.