FILIPINO FACES OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AWARD
The Filipino Faces of Biotechnology Award is given to outstanding Filipino individuals (e.g., scientists, civil servants, farmers, communicators, student leaders) who have contributed and/or played a significant role in the advancement of biotechnology in the country.
The Filipino Faces of Biotechnology Award may be given during the celebration of the National Biotechnology Week that is held annually every last week of November. The award may not be given if no nominee qualifies.
The number of awardees may vary depending on the number of qualified nominees as long as the maximum number of awardees will not exceed ten (10) per year.
The award encompasses the following fields:
Agriculture Health Environment
Information & Education Policy
A nominee must be:
A Filipino citizen;
Scientists and researchers, farmers and fisher folks, civil servants, communicators, journalists, advocates, legislators, and/or students, and;
Of good moral character
Judging
Ninety Percent (90%):
Exceptional contributions to the advancement of biotechnology in the country through his/her efforts in R&D, policy, advocacy and, communication.
Ten Percent (10%):
Awards and/or citations received related to biotechnology Honors and Privileges
The title of Filipino Face of Biotechnology Filipino Face of Biotechnology Trophy/Plaque Selection Committee
The Selection Committee for the Filipino Faces of Biotechnology Award is composed of distinguished scientists, advocates, communicators and farmers chosen by the DA Biotechnology Program.
Nomination for the awards may be made by heads of government or private Institutions, academic institutions and organizations, farmer-groups, or student-groups.
The deadline for submission of nominations is on July 31 of each year for the awarding year.
NOMINATION FORM
PICTURE
FILIPINO FACES OF
BIOTECHNOLGY AWARDS
Surname (Include Suffix):
Date and Place of Birth:
Citizenship:
Civil Status:
Residence Address:
Mailing Address:
Telephone and Mobile Numbers:
E-mail Address:
Educational Background:
Employment Background:
Current and Past Organization Affiliations:
First Name: Middle Name:
List of Contributions/s to the Advancement of Biotechnology in His/Her Locality of at the National Level (Efforts in R&D, Policy, Advocacy, and Communication)
How are they implemented?
What were the impacts of these contributions?
National and International Awards/Honors Received Related to Biotechnology (Attached Scanned/Photographed Awards/Citations)
How Does the Nominee See Herself/Himself Five (5) Years and Ten (10) Years From Now in the Field of Biotechnology?
Three References (Kindly Submit Referral Statement from the Reference Persons)
Name of Nominator
Full Name: Signature:
Affiliation:
Address:
Contact Details:
Kindly submit duly accomplished electronic copy to biotechpiuPemail.com thru:
MS. ANNALYN L LOPEZ
Director-Coordinator, DA Biotechnology Program Office
2/F East Wing, DA-OSEC Building, Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City
