Awardees are selected and determined by averaging scores assigned by the Selection Committee on the criteria described on the nomination form for activities and projects nominee may have initiated or have been involved in her country of residence:

  1. Impact

  2. Innovation

  3. Involvement

  4. Femtorship (mentorship)

  5. Professionalism

  6. Sustainability (of activity or project she may have started or have been involved)

The following scoring has been set up to be consistent across the award categories and the Selection Committee will provide numerical scores for each of the following final selection scoring:

Leadership

The degree to which the nominee led the initiative, project or activity, demonstrated by behaviors such as setting clear goals, providing guidance, coaching and support, working through obstacles and/or celebrating success.

Challenge

The scope, difficulty and size of the initiative, project or activity.

Ownership

The degree to which the nominee took ownership of the challenges she faced for the initiative, project or activity, demonstrated by behaviors such as helping define outcomes, setting clear goals, providing guidance, working through obstacles and communicating challenges and successes.

 

ECONOMIC SECTORS REPRESENTED BY THE NOMINEES

Primary Economic Sector = includes industries that produce or extract raw materials
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Farming, Hunting, Mining, Extraction

Secondary Economic Sector = includes the manufacturing of natural resources
Construction, Processing, Auto Production, Textiles, Engineering, Energy Utilities

Tertiary Economic Sector = service industry
Communication Services, Government (military, law enforcement, politics, public transit), Healthcare, Finance, Food Services, Education, Entertainment (special events, publishing, motion picture, video & TV, sound and music), Legal, Non-profit/non-governmental, Restaurants, Retail, Travel/Tourism, Transportation, Wholesale

Quaternary Economic Sector = knowledge-based and production of information
Consulting Services (interior design, architecture), Information Technology, Financial Planning, Media (journalism), Research & Development, Science

COUNTRIES AND U.S. STATES REPRESENTED BY THE NOMINEES 

Canada Nova Scotia, Ontario, British Columbia • Czech Republic • Ireland • Italy Bergamo • Netherlands Holland • Norway Hordaland, Oslo • Philippines Cebu, Laguna, Makati, Metro Manila, Muntinlupa, Paranaque City, Pasig City, Quezon City, Taguig, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Del Sur • Qatar • Sweden • Switzerland Aargau, Geneve, Zurich • United Arab Emirates Dubai • United Kingdom Devon, Kent, London, Oxford, Surrey • USA California, Florida, New York

 

2019 GLOBAL FWN100™ AWARDEES 

 
 

BEHIND THE SCENES LEADERS

This award category recognizes Filipina women who may not have the big title or corner office, but is a driving force behind the success of a social cause or life issue, a community organization’s project or initiative; or her employer’s organizational business unit or department. This category is also for small business owners and social enterprises who may have started a business driven by an innovative idea or a passion for service and whose surpluses are reinvested in the community. Someone who has gone beyond the call of duty to devote time, energy, and resources to advocate for those who need a voice, or support the organization she represents or works for.

Corazon De Jesus Manimbo, Owner & Filipiniana Fashion Designer, Cora DJ Manimbo House of Fashion. PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Retail].

Corazon Sobrevega Laraya-Coutts, Director, Navcast Inc. CANADA [Economic Sector: Fishing].

Gemalin Batino Diaz, CEO, Kilusan Cuartel de Sto Domingo. PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Agriculture, Textiles, Communication Services (marketing, public relations, branding), Research & Development].

Lorena Domanog Clerc, Partnerships Coordinator, Plan International Switzerland. SWITZERLAND [Economic Sector: Non-Profit/Non-Governmental].

Marcia Vicenta Paz Gonzalez Sadicon, President, M and M Placement International Inc. PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Human Resources].

Maria Consolacion P. Geroche, Founder and CEO, Rembrandt Banquet Hall and Catering Services. CANADA [Economic Sector: Restaurants].

Maria Paz Rosales Alberto, President, Ark Travel Express, Inc. PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Travel/Tourism].

Maria Zelda Magistrado Rojas, Administrative Assistant, Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization. AUSTRIA [Economic Sector: Non-Profit/Non-Governmental].

Pauline Plata Bondad, Founder and Vice President, Silver Peak Group of Companies.; President Soroptimist Batangas Downtown; Treasurer, St. Bridget College Alumni Association. PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Restaurants].

Dr. Yasmin Balajadia Cortes, Philippine Consulate General in Dubai. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES [Economic Sector: Other, Government Workers and the Military].

Zarah Jane D Juan, President / CEO, Green Life Ecobags Inc., PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Retail].

 

BUILDERS

Builders have demonstrated exceptional organizational impact at a large workplace environment; displaying deep passion for a cause or a business idea through collaborative initiatives or alliances with institutions, corporations or nonprofit organizations on behalf of her own company; demonstrates high potential and skill with measurable results at a government agency, higher education institution, nonprofit or an organization in the public and private sectors. “Buildership” is about building better organizations, leading broken organizations to adjust, repair, and re-align including redefining traditional methods.

Dr. Aileen Mariategue Villanueva, Head of Department and General Practitioner, NMC Mabuhay Clinic, NMC Mabuhay Clinic. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES [Economic Sector: Healthcare].

Ana Margarita Navarro Hontiveros, Mindanao/Bangsamoro Programs Head and Adviser for Agripreneurship, Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship Foundation/Go Negosyo. PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Agriculture, Non-Profit/Non-Governmental].

Divina Lory Ann Escolano Mendoza, Proprietress, DLTE Homeware Sales Center; Financial Advisor/ Unit Manager, Sunlife of Canada Phil Inc.; Certified Investment Solicitor, Sun Life Asset Management; Operations Manager, Casa Mendoza Garden Resort. PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Finance, Financial Planning].

Erlinda Lacson Olalia-Carin, Partner, KPMG. CANADA [Economic Sector: Finance].

Lana Magno Levine, Vice President - Finance and Accounting, Sesame Workshop. UNITED STATES [Economic Sector: Entertainment (publishing, motion picture, video & TV, sound & music, special events)].

Madelene Eloisa Labandilo Ortega, APAC Agency Development Lead (Global Agency Team), Facebook Singapore. SINGAPORE [Economic Sector: Communication Services (marketing, public relations, branding)].

Atty. Margarita Navarro Gutierrez, ACiarb, Managing Partner, MN Gutierrez Law Office. PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Real Estate, Legal, Consulting Services (interior design, architecture, management)].

Maria Amparo Victoria Trinidad Yee, President, Domino’s Pizza Philippines; Vice-President, New Business Group Division, Goldilocks Bakeshop, Inc. PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Restaurants].

Maria Fides Lagamon Balita, Partner at Adelfia LLC, and Chair of ISFFA National Executive Board, Adelfia LLC. UNITED STATES [Economic Sector: Finance].

Maria Jacinta Victoria Torino Lualhati, Chief for Corporate Affairs, Citicore Power Inc.; President, Citicore Candlewick Foundation Inc.; CEO, Beyond Medicalhub; Inspire Leadership Consultancy. PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Energy Utilities, Communication Services (marketing, public relations, branding), Consulting Services (interior design, architecture, management)].

Mona Lisa Kozel, Senior Vice President for Marketing Operations, Take A Break Travel DBA Grandview Marketing/Paramount Consultant. UNITED STATES [Economic Sector: Communication Services (marketing, public relations, branding)].

Teresita Ignacio Batayola, President and CEO, International Community Health Services (ICHS). UNITED STATES [Economic Sector: Healthcare].

 

EMERGING LEADER

This award category recognizes Filipina women below age 35 who are making their mark in a leadership role, are on the pathway to principalship and building capacity across an organizational system in the public and private sectors. Emerging Leaders have powerful mindsets and skill sets that drive achievement for their organizations.

Nicola Louise Negapatan Paclibar, GVOM Limited, Company Director, GVOM Limited. HONG KONG [Economic Sector: Entertainment (publishing, motion picture, video & TV, sound & music, special events), Media (journalism, social media, cable)].

 

FOUNDERS & PIONEERS

This award honors Filipina women in their capacities as the chief executive, president, executive director or founder of a company, community organization, non-profit, or business venture that they helped start, build or significantly grow. This award category is for the trailblazers who have marshaled resources and applied innovative practices, processes and/or technologies in a new and groundbreaking way to address significant business or organizational opportunity. 

Dr. Bernadette Jardiolin Madrid, Executive Director, Child Protection Network Foundation, Inc., Child Protection Network Foundation, Inc. PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Healthcare, Research & Development].

Carmina Montesa Aldana, Vice-President, The Neurosurgery Outreach Foundation, Inc. UNITED STATES [Economic Sector: Non-profit/non-governmental].

Charina Palomares Garcia, Managing Partner, Oakland, Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP. UNITED STATES [Economic Sector: Legal].

Ellen Ferrer Samson, Geriatric Care Manager/CEO, American Geriatric Care Management. LLC, UNITED STATES [Economic Sector: Healthcare].

Fe Odsigue Punzalan, President, Administrator, Licensee, Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP), Punzalan Management Inc., Punzalan Management II Inc., Silver Punzalan Inc., Silver Punzalan II Inc. UNITED STATES [Economic Sector: Healthcare].

Dame Mariquita Salimbangon Yeung, Founder & Chairman, MSY Charitable Foundation, Inc., MSY Holdings Corporation PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Real Estate, Non-Profit/Non-Governmental].

Mildred Vande Vusse Vitangcol, Chairman of the Board, St. Peter Life Plan, Inc. PHILIPPINES.

Dr. Ninez Ponce, Professor and Center Director, UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. UNITED STATES [Economic Sector: Healthcare, Research & Development].

Nora G Galleros-Tinio, Managing Partner, Galleros Robinson CPAs, LLP. UNITED STATES [Economic Sector: Finance].

Rhodora Perpetua Palomar-Fresnedi, Founder, Owner and CEO, Sunshine Farm Philippines, PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Non-Profit/Non-Governmental].

Atty. Rosario Calixto Chavez, Litigation Lawyer/ Estate Planner / Financial/Investment/Property Consultant, RN Calixto Chavez Management Consulting Services. PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Legal].

Teresita Nalagan Tumangan, President and CEO, MACET, Inc. PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Healthcare, Research & Development].

 

INNOVATORS & THOUGHT LEADERS

This award recognizes women who have broken new ground in the marketplace, have delivered new and unique applications of emerging technology transforming the way people think, in the fields of business, sports, literature, the arts and pop culture, or have improved the lives of others by helping develop a product or service in the fields of finance, science, technology, engineering, fashion, cuisine, architecture, arts, film and entertainment. This award category is also for someone who has launched a new enterprise, a learning function or completely overhauled an existing way of doing things, resulting in new development or community initiative.

Anna Isabel Crisostomo Sobrepeña, Editor, Writer, Speaker, PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Media (journalism, social media, cable)].

Arlene Oliveros, VINOpreneur/Sommelier/Enogastronomist, Founder/Director, World of Wines Canada and Philippines; Founder/Director, Fraiche Vinotherapy and Enocosmetics. CANADA.

Charlene Consolacion, Founder and CEO, BIIG Technologies Inc., UNITED STATES [Economic Sector: Engineering, Transportation, Information Technology].

Ildeme Mahinay Koch, CEO, The Grooming Expert GmbH, NA, SWITZERLAND [Economic Sector: Communication Services (marketing, public relations, branding), Consulting Services (interior design, architecture, management)].

Kristen Nicole Brillantes, Co-Founder & CEO at The Sarap Shop, Global Head of Design Operations at Stripe, The Sarap Shop and Stripe, UNITED STATES [Economic Sector: Restaurants].

Maria Ester Follosco Bautista, Treasurer/Director, CL Follosco Group of Companies, PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Agriculture, Engineering, Education, Financial Planning].

Maria Francesca Dela Fuente Tan, CEO, MFT Group of Companies, PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Finance].

Ma. Kristina Grace Penalosa Carpio, HR Director, Jollibee UAE, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES [Economic Sector: Restaurants].

Maria Victoria B Garcia, President, OMG Advertising Inc., PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Communication Services (marketing, public relations, branding)].

Nerissa Mendoza Gerial, Deputy Executive Director for Nursing Services, National Kidney and Transplant Institute PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Services (healthcare)].

Rose Anne de Pampelonne, Interior Designer Atelier FR, FRANCE and SINGAPORE [Economic Sector: Services (interior design)].

 

POLICYMAKER & VISIONARY

This award recognizes Filipina women leaders who have demonstrated exceptional acumen combined with a forward-looking vision in the development or influencing of policies, campaigns or laws that impact business, industry, and society. Leaders who enrich the lives, careers and businesses of others; someone who shares the benefits of their wealth, experience, and knowledge; actions that significantly change how we think and live.

Clarissa Eleanor Bravo, National Pipeline Campaign Manager, Food & Water Watch. UNITED STATES [Economic Sector: Non-Profit/Non-Governmental].

 

CONTINUING INFLUENTIAL: INNOVATOR & THOUGHT LEADER

The Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World Award may be received up to three times. Remarkable women are selected for the second time for continuing to be influential in their field, workplace and community. The third time an awardee is selected, she will be inducted into the FWN Hall of Fame and receive the "Global FWN100™ Always Influential Award" which signifies that she has reached the pinnacle of the FWN Recognition Awards Initiative and will no longer qualify for further nominations.

Maria Africa Beebe, President, Global Networks; Department of Anthropology Affiliate, Portland State University. United States [Economic Sector: Information Technology]

 

KEEPERS OF THE FLAME

Sustaining Pinay Power 2020 is quite daunting. As the excitement dies down and the reality of executing FWN's 2020 game plan sets in, many will drop out and others will pick up the torch. The Keepers of the Flame are the caretakers to ensure that the Vision 2020 is kept alive: A Filipina Woman Leader in every sector of the global economy.

Amar Bornkamp, Union Bank, Oakland, California, UNITED STATES (Global FWN100™ '15)

Caroline Marian Enriquez, MD, President and CEO of Our Lady Fatima University, Valenzuela City, PHILIPPINES (Global FWN100™ '16).

Georgitta "Beng" Pimentel Puyat, Chairman, Philippine Orchard Corporation, Makati, PHILIPPINES  (Global FWN100™ '17)

Leonor Vintervoll, Founder, Philippine Women's Organization (PWO) Resource Center. Board Director & Country Representative for Norway, European Network of Filipino Diaspora (ENFiD), Oslo, NORWAY(Global FWN100™ '15)

Maria Roseni "Nini" M. Alvero, Department of Trade and Industry; Senior Trade Representative, Toronto, CANADA (Global FWN100™ '16)

Maria Santos Greaves, President, Surrey Hearing Care Inc., Surrey, British Columbia, CANADA (Global FWN100™ '15)

Marily Mondejar, Founder & CEO, Filipina Women's Network, San Francisco, California; UNITED STATES

Susie Quesada, President, Ramar Foods International, Pittsburg, California, UNITED STATES (US FWN100 '07, Global FWN100™ '13)

Hon. Thelma Boac, Trustee, Berryessa Union School District, San Jose, California, UNITED STATES (US FWN100 '07, Global FWN100™ '13)