DAVAO CITY – The Datu Bago Awardees Organization is opening the season for its annual search of outstanding citizens.
Datu Bago Awards 2016 bestows honor to an individual who has contributed to the development of the City of Davao with exemplary competence and dedication. The awardee best serves as a model of excellence and an inspiration the residents of Davao.
The organization is inviting the public to nominate individuals who possesses the qualifications. Nomination forms are available at the Museo Dabawenyo c/o Ms. Julieta Torres, executive director of the Datu Bago Awardees Organization.
Deadline for the submission of nominations is on November 27, 2015.
Qualified nominees are open to persons of any nationality living or deceased, born in Davao or have been residents in Davao City for at least 10 years. For a living nominee he or she must accept the nomination. Previous nominees can be nominated again.
Among the relevant criteria for evaluation include; substantial contributions to the growth and development of the city of Davao, exemplary services rendered to the community in any field or endeavor, work related accomplishments must merit national or international recognition placing the city in the map, must be law-abiding, of good moral character and integrity and has a good reputation in the community.
Last year’s Datu Bago Awards were given to eight distinguished individuals. (PR)
