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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Search for the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World

Do you know a Filipina woman who is fearless, passionate, purpose-driven, socially conscious, and making a profound impact in the community? Nominate her for the Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World Award (Global FWN100™) today! 

The search for the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World is on!

Do you know a Filipina woman who is fearless, passionate, purpose-driven, socially conscious, and making a profound impact in the community?

A Filipina woman who is a forward-looking leader championing an innovative, groundbreaking project that benefits the lives of others in your organization?

A Filipina woman in diaspora who is thriving amidst the many challenges of working and living in the multicultural global economy?

A #FilipinaDisrupter who is breaking the glass ceiling and challenging the status quo in the workplace or in society?

Nominate HER for the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World Award! Submit your nomination here.

The 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World Awards (Global FWN100™) is the ultimate showcase of the Filipino community’s most inspiring women in the private and public sectors, who exemplify innovation, mentorship, professionalism, empowerment and leadership. 

The Global Search will culminate at the 15th Filipina Leadership Global Summit & Awards on September 12-16 at the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel in London, UK.

Please read the Global FWN100™ FAQs before submitting a nomination. FAQs can be found here.

Attend the 15th Filipina Leadership Global Summit and join your fellow Filipina women professionals at our annual gathering. SUPER Early Bird Registration ends on 15 March 2018.  Register here.

Deadline for nominations is on 30 May 2018, 11:59 PM EST. Nominate an amazing Filipina woman today!

Behind the Scenes Leaders pictured: Susan Bautista Afan (Global FWN100™ '15), Leonor Vintervoll (Global FWN100™ '15), Rosary Escaño (Global FWN100™ '17), and Chit Lijauco (Global FWN100™ '16)

Behind the Scenes Leaders pictured: Susan Bautista Afan (Global FWN100™ '15), Leonor Vintervoll (Global FWN100™ '15), Rosary Escaño (Global FWN100™ '17), and Chit Lijauco (Global FWN100™ '16)

Builders pictured: Wilma Eisma, Esq. (Global FWN100™ '17), Rowena Romulo (Global FWN100™ '17), Bernadette Schlueter (Global FWN100™ '16), and Mary Ann Gamboa (Global FWN100™ '17)

Builders pictured: Wilma Eisma, Esq. (Global FWN100™ '17), Rowena Romulo (Global FWN100™ '17), Bernadette Schlueter (Global FWN100™ '16), and Mary Ann Gamboa (Global FWN100™ '17)

Emerging Leaders pictured: Claire Quito (Global FWN100™ '17), Francine Maigue (Global FWN100™ '15), Juslyn Manalo (Global FWN100™ '15), and Michelle Bumgarner (Global FWN100™ '13)

Emerging Leaders pictured: Claire Quito (Global FWN100™ '17), Francine Maigue (Global FWN100™ '15), Juslyn Manalo (Global FWN100™ '15), and Michelle Bumgarner (Global FWN100™ '13)

Founders & Pioneers pictured: Angelica Berrie (Global FWN100™ '14), Marife Zamora (Global FWN100™ '13), Loida Nicolas Lewis (U.S. FWN100™ '07, Global FWN100™ '13), and Malou Santos (Global FWN100™ '16)

Founders & Pioneers pictured: Angelica Berrie (Global FWN100™ '14), Marife Zamora (Global FWN100™ '13), Loida Nicolas Lewis (U.S. FWN100™ '07, Global FWN100™ '13), and Malou Santos (Global FWN100™ '16)

Innovators & Thought Leaders pictured: Anna-Karina Tabuñar (Global FWN100™ '17), Gizelle Covarrubias Robinson (Global FWN100™ '17), Edita De Leon (Global FWN100™ '16), and Jennifer Jose, M.D. (Global FWN100™ '17)

Innovators & Thought Leaders pictured: Anna-Karina Tabuñar (Global FWN100™ '17), Gizelle Covarrubias Robinson (Global FWN100™ '17), Edita De Leon (Global FWN100™ '16), and Jennifer Jose, M.D. (Global FWN100™ '17)

Policymakers & Visionaries pictured: Lorna Schofield (Global FWN100™ '15), Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye (U.S. FWN100™ '07), Astrid Tuminez, Ph.D. (Global FWN100™ '13), and Cynthia Barker (Global FWN100™ '17)

Policymakers & Visionaries pictured: Lorna Schofield (Global FWN100™ '15), Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye (U.S. FWN100™ '07), Astrid Tuminez, Ph.D. (Global FWN100™ '13), and Cynthia Barker (Global FWN100™ '17)

"Nicole" Awardees pictured: Nilda Valmores (U.S. FWN100™ '12), Vice President Leni Robredo (Global FWN100™ '16), Monique Wilson (Global FWN100™ '14), and Jessica Cox (U.S. FWN100™ '09)

"Nicole" Awardees pictured: Nilda Valmores (U.S. FWN100™ '12), Vice President Leni Robredo (Global FWN100™ '16), Monique Wilson (Global FWN100™ '14), and Jessica Cox (U.S. FWN100™ '09)

Continuing Influential Awardees pictured: Usec. Nora Terrado (Global FWN100™ '14, Global FWN100™ '16), Mary Jane Alvero-Al Mahdi (Global FWN100™ '13, Global FWN100™ '17), Pet Hartman (Global FWN100™ '15, Global FWN100™ '16), and Maan Hontiveros (Glo…

Continuing Influential Awardees pictured: Usec. Nora Terrado (Global FWN100™ '14, Global FWN100™ '16), Mary Jane Alvero-Al Mahdi (Global FWN100™ '13, Global FWN100™ '17), Pet Hartman (Global FWN100™ '15, Global FWN100™ '16), and Maan Hontiveros (Global FWN100™ '14, Global FWN100 '16)

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May 31 Deadline: Call for Nominations: Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) Year 2016 Presidential Awards

The Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas is a biennial awards system which was institutionalized through Executive Order No. 498 as a permanent system of recognizing achievements and significant contributions of Filipino individuals and organizations overseas to Filipino communities here and abroad.  

Nominations are now open for the Year 2016 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas. Nomination deadline is 31 May 2016. 
 

President Benigno S. Aquino with the 2014 winners of the Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas. Photo credit: Presidentialawards.cfo.gov.ph

President Benigno S. Aquino with the 2014 winners of the Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas. Photo credit: Presidentialawards.cfo.gov.ph

The Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas is a biennial awards system which was institutionalized through Executive Order No. 498 as a permanent system of recognizing achievements and significant contributions of Filipino individuals and organizations overseas to Filipino communities here and abroad. The award is also conferred to foreign individuals and organizations that have assisted or continue to help the country, or advance the cause of Filipino communities overseas.  To date, 437 individuals and organizations from 49 countries and territories were conferred the award.

Nominations are now open for the Year 2016 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas. Nomination deadline is 31 May 2016.

Completed nomination and endorsement forms with supporting documents should be forwarded by the concerned Post to the:

Awards Secretariat
COMMISSION ON FILIPINOS OVERSEAS
Citigold Center, 1345 Pres. Quirino Avenue corner
Pres. Osmeña Highway (formerly South Superhighway), Manila, Philippines
Tel. Nos.: (632) 552-4700 locals 761-767
Telefax No.: (632) 561-8160
E-mail: presidentialawards@cfo.gov.ph
Website: www.cfo.gov.ph

 

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Nominations For The 2015 Most Influential Filipina Women In The World Awards Now Open

Nominations for the 2015 “100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World” Awards are NOW open and ends on June 30, 2015, 11:59pm PST. To submit your nomination, visit http://summit.filipinawomensnetwork.org/nominate. The Global FWN100™ Awards is the ultimate showcase of the Filipino community’s most inspiring individuals in the private and public sector, who exemplify innovation, femtorship, professionalism, gender empowerment and leadership. (Photo: 2014 Global FWN100™ awardees)

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The Nominations for the 2015 "100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World" Awards is NOW open and ends on June 30, 2015, 11:59pm PST.  Click here to submit your nomination. Click here to view previous FWN100™ Awardees

The "100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World Awards" is the ultimate showcase of the Filipino community’s most inspiring individuals in the private and public sector, who exemplify innovation, femtorship, professionalism, gender empowerment and leadership. 

Please read the Global FWN100™ FAQS (Frequently Asked Questions) before you file your nomination.

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