University of the Philippines Alumni Association, Inc.

Ang Bahay ng Alumni, Magsaysay Ave, UP Diliman, Quezon City

Tels: +63-2-7910-6390 ; +63-0917-8372098
Email: [email protected]

UPAA ALUMNI AWARDS 2025

General Information and Guidelines

Each year, the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) gives recognition to
alumni achievers, as follows:

 The UPAA Most Distinguished Alumna and/or Alumnus Award may be given to an
alumnus and/or alumna who satisfies the criteria for the Most Distinguished
Alumna/Alumnus Award described below.

 The UPAA Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Awards are given to senior alumni
who have achieved professional distinction and demonstrated meritorious service
throughout their career.

 The UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awards are conferred on alumni who have
demonstrated exceptional achievements and outstanding contributions in their chosen
field of endeavor.

 The UPAA Distinguished Service Awards are given to individual alumni and alumni
chapters or groups which have rendered exceptional service in the pursuit of the goals of
the University and/or the Association.

 UPAA Multigenerational Alumni Family Awards will be bestowed on families who

have produced, as of the end of 2024, at least three successive generations of UP alumni.

Nominations for these awards may be made by any UP alumnus or alumna and alumni chapter.
Evaluation of nominees and selection of awardees will be made by the UPAA Committee on
Alumni Awards and affirmed by the UPAA Board of Directors.

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The guidelines for these five types of awards are detailed below.

UPAA MOST DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AND/OR ALUMNA AWARD

The nominee must satisfy all the criteria established for the UPAA Distinguished Alumnus
and/or Alumna Award described below, and must significantly stand out among the other
Distinguished Alumni Awardees selected for the year, e.g., if the nominee achieved
distinction in multiple professional fields or areas of endeavor, or made a clearly greater
qualitative or quantitative impact than the other awardees in their professions or areas of
endeavor.

In addition, the nominee must have attained national, and possibly international, prestige that
has brought honor and distinction to the University and the country.

UPAA LIFETIME DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

The nominees, throughout their career (whether completed or nearly so), must have
consistently rendered illustrious and meritorious service and achieved distinction in their
areas of endeavor, which altogether clearly made them a credit to their profession and to the
University. Furthermore, the nominees should be outstanding citizens who have led
exemplary lives.

Given the character of this award, alumni who have retired from service in the public or
private sector (but may still be active) may merit higher rating points for the award.

UPAA DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS

The UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awards are conferred on alumni who have demonstrated, in
their chosen field of endeavor, exceptional achievements and outstanding contributions that bring
about substantial benefits to society and distinct honor to the University. Recognition is given to
achievements and contributions that impact the community in which the alumni are or have been
active at the local, national or international level.

General Criteria for the Awards:

Evaluation of nominees for the Distinguished Alumni Awards will be based on the following
general criteria:

SERVICE ORIENTATION – the nominee’s work has clearly benefited other people, groups and
society at large, and not merely private or personal interests;

LEADERSHIP – the nominee has demonstrated effective and inspiring personal leadership in
accomplishing the work for which the award is being given; i.e., achievements can be attributed
more to the person than to the official position/job/title held;

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IMPACT – the nominee’s work has had a substantial impact on the people, geographic area, or
sector covered by the award, both qualitatively (how deep, lasting or transformative) and
quantitatively (how many people or groups benefited within the area or sector);

INTEGRITY – there is no serious concern about, or challenge to, the nominee’s personal
integrity.

Award Categories:

The categories for the Distinguished Alumni Awards are delineated in thematic terms rather than
along professional lines, and may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 Community empowerment
 Corporate social responsibility
 Culture and the arts
 Educational innovation
 Entrepreneurship and employment creation
 Environmental conservation and sustainable development
 Gender equality or women empowerment
 Good governance
 Peace and social cohesion
 Poverty alleviation and human development
 Public health promotion
 Public service
 Science and technology

Awards need not be given in all the categories listed above if there are no deserving nominees
for the year. Other fields or areas of award may be considered as defined by the achievements of
a deserving nominee. The UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awards are meant to be a cut above
those given to alumni who have achieved successful professional careers. Over and above their
achievements, they must deserve the award by meeting the criteria as described above.

The UPAA makes a special effort to identify for nomination those unsung alumni whose
achievements in far-flung places in the Philippines or in other countries are exceptional but have
remained unrecognized.

UPAA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS

The UPAA Distinguished Service Awards are given as a special recognition to individual alumni
and alumni chapters or groups which have rendered exceptional service in pursuit of the goals of
the University, the Association, and the alumni in general. In addition to the merits of their
contributions, the integrity of nominees shall also be considered.

The UPAA Distinguished Service Award for an alumni chapter may be conferred on an in-
country or foreign-based alumni chapter, accredited by the UPAA, for its meritorious and
exceptional activities, projects, and other services which benefit not only the chapter members,
but also the University, the UPAA, and the alumni in general.

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UPAA MULTIGENERATIONAL ALUMNI FAMILY RECOGNITION

The UPAA will give special recognition to families who have produced, as of the end of 2024,
three or more successive generations of UP alumni, i.e., grandparent(s), parent(s), child(ren),
and/or grandchild(ren). [Regardless of their current place of residence or citizenship, each of
these alumni in the family must have spent some years in the Philippines after their studies in
UP, rendered some service to the nation, and continued to uphold the principles and values that
the University stands for].

THE NOMINATION PROCESS

Nominations for the different awards are accepted from any UP alumnus or alumni chapter.

In addition to the nominations submitted by individual alumni and UPAA chapters, the UPAA
may establish search committees in the different campuses of the University and specific
geographic areas to intensify the search for awardees.

INSTRUCTIONS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR NOMINATORS

1. Nominations for the Most Distinguished Alumna/Alumnus, Distinguished Alumni

Award, Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Award, Distinguished Service Award for
an Alumna/Alumnus, and the UP Family Recognition shall be made by accomplishing and
submitting the corresponding nomination form attached below.
2. For the Most Distinguished Alumna/Alumnus, Distinguished Alumni, Lifetime
Distinguished Achievement, and Distinguished Service for Alumna/Alumnus Awards,
documentation in support of the statement of achievements, such as copies of diplomas,
certificates, citations, news articles, photographs, etc., and the nominee’s recent 2”x2”
photograph should also be submitted.
3. For the Distinguished Service Award for an Alumni Chapter or Group, there is no need
to fill out a nomination form. Instead, the nominator should prepare a statement on the
work, achievements, accomplishments, or performance of the chapter or group, all of which
form the basis and justification for the nomination. Supporting documents such as copies of
citations/awards, news clippings, photographs, and other materials should also be submitted.
4. Nominees must be UPAA Lifetime Members, and UPAA Chapters must be accredited with
the Association at the time of their nominations.
5. Nomination forms, recent 2”x2” photographs (at least 300dpi), and supporting documents
should be sent in electronic or digital version through email at [email protected], and
addressed to:
UPAA COMMITTEE ON ALUMNI AWARDS
UP ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
ANG BAHAY NG ALUMNI
UP CAMPUS, DILIMAN, QUEZON CITY 1101

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6. Nominations should be received at the UPAA office on or before Friday, April 4, 2025.
Only complete and properly accomplished forms shall be accepted as valid.
7. The UPAA Committee on Alumni Awards will deliberate on the nominations and may
request additional information or documents from the nominators. The Committee’s
decisions are final and are submitted to the UPAA Board for affirmation.
8. Awards may not be given in all categories every year. Sometimes there are no nominees in a
certain category, or the nominees may not meet the standards for granting the award. For the
Distinguished Alumni Award, other fields or areas of award may be considered as defined by
the achievements of a deserving nominee.
9. The UPAA will immediately notify the alumni who have been selected for their respective
awards. The awardees must confirm their acceptance of the award and their attendance at the
awards ceremony by submitting the signed conforme. The UPAA observes the “NO
PROXY” policy.
In the event that the awardee declines to accept the award and/or fails to attend the awards
ceremony in person, the UPAA reserves the right to withdraw the award.
10. All Alumni Awardees must attend the UPAA Awards Ceremony on Saturday, August 16,
2025, at 4:00 p.m. to personally receive their award, and the UP Alumni Council Meeting the
day before, on __________________, 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., both to be held at the Luciano E.
Salazar Hall, Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman Campus, when selected Alumni Awardees
may be asked to be resource speakers at the UP Alumni Council Meeting.

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 University of the Philippines Alumni Association, Inc.
Ang Bahay ng Alumni, Magsaysay Ave, UP Diliman, Quezon City
Tels: +63-2-7910-6390 ; +63-0917-8372098
Email : [email protected]

Nomination for the (please check ONLY one):

__ UPAA MOST DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA

AND/OR ALUMNUS AWARD 2” x 2”
---- UPAA LIFETIME DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Photo of
---- UPAA DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD in Nominee
CATEGORY:1 ____________________________
__ UPAA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD (Alumnus)

Deadline of Submission: FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025

PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL

1. NAME OF NOMINEE:____________________________________________________

UP Degree(s)/Year(s) of Graduation:_________________________________________

Home Address: __________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Telephone:_________________ Mobile:_________________ Fax:__________________

Email Address:___________________________________________________________

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Fill out only if nomination is for the UPAA Distinguished Alumni Award. The categories for this award are not
based on disciplines or professions but on broad thematic areas. These areas are not limited to the following
categories and may even be defined by the achievements of the nominee: e.g., community empowerment;
corporate social responsibility; culture and the arts; educational innovation; entrepreneurship and employment
creation; environmental conservation and sustainable development; gender equality or woman empowerment;
good governance; peace and social cohesion; poverty alleviation and human development; public health
promotion; public service; and science and technology. The UPAA is also making a special effort to identify for
nomination unsung alumni achievers - those whose achievements in little-known corners of the country are
exceptional but have remained unheralded and unrecognized.

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2. CURRICULUM VITAE:

(a) Date and Place of Birth: ______________________ Nationality: _________________

(b) Civil Status: ( ) Single ( ) Married ( ) Separated ( ) Widowed

If married, name of spouse: _____________________________________________

Nationality: _____________________________

Occupation:_____________________________

(c) Present employment/occupation/profession: _________________________________

Name and address of office: _____________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

(d) Other positions/affiliations, if any:

(e) Past employment (Position and name of employer):

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(f) Academic background:

(g) Researches and/or publications, if any:

(h) Honors, awards or recognition, if any:

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 (i ) Memberships in professional, civic and other organizations, if any:

3. DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK, ACHIEVEMENT, ACCOMPLISHMENT OR

PERFORMANCE ON WHICH THE NOMINATION FOR THE AWARD IS
BASED:

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4. JUSTIFICATION FOR THE AWARD:2

Nominator: _______________________________ UP Degree(s)/

(Signature Over Printed Name) Yr(s). of Graduation: __________________

Office/Organization/
Alumni Chapter: ___________________________ Position/Designation: _________________

Postal Address: _____________________________ Email Address: ______________________

Telephone: __________________ Mobile: ____________________ Fax No.: _____________

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The work, achievement, accomplishment or performance on which the nomination for the award is based must be
truly outstanding and must clearly meet the criteria established for the award. The nominee must also meet the
criteria and/or requirements with respect to Service Orientation, Leadership, Impact and Integrity.

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 University of the Philippines Alumni Association, Inc.
Ang Bahay ng Alumni, Magsaysay Ave, UP Diliman, Quezon City
Tels: +63-2-7910-6390 ; +63-2-7587-8722
Email: [email protected]
______________________________________________________________________________

Nomination for the

UPAA MULTIGENERATIONAL UP ALUMNI FAMILY RECOGNITION

Deadline of Submission: FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025

PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL

NAME OF FAMILY TO BE RECOGNIZED _______________________________________

Name of Family Representative:____________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Telephone:__________________ Mobile No.:_________________ Fax:___________________
Email Address: _________________________________________________________________
Nominator:______________________________ Postal Address: ________________________
(Signature Over Printed Name)
Email Address: ________________________________________________________________
Telephone: __________________ Mobile: ____________________ Fax No.: _____________

If Resident Overseas, Date

Name of Alumnus Degree & Year of Graduation of Departure from the
Philippines
Grandparent(s)

Parent(s

Child(ren)

Grandchild(ren)

IMPORTANT: Please attach digital copies of your family tree and the UP diplomas of family
members, and a brief justification for the recognition in terms of service to the nation and
commitment to the UP principles and values as demonstrated by the alumni members of the
family.

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