Social enterprise Human Nature in partnership with Robinsons Supermarket is glad to share the official finalists per category of the first-ever Bangon Awards. Human Nature is honored to recognize Filipino heroes who courageously rose above obstacles to help others rise amid the global pandemic.
Judges of 6 Major Categories (Pro-Philippines, Pro-Poor, Pro-Environment, Pandemic Hero for Education, Healthcare, Economy) and 4 Special Awards (Youth Got Heart, Man of Integrity, Natural Nanay, P-Beauty Influencer) are Human Nature co-founders Anna Meloto-Wilk, Dylan Wilk, and Camille Meloto-Rodriguez, along with Miss Universe 4th Runner-Up Venus Raj, Save Philippine Seas Anna Oposa, and CCF Pastor Danny Urquico
The assessment will be based on the positive change, contribution, and impact the individuals/groups have made in their various fields/careers/communities (80%) and online public votes (20%).
Vote for your chosen hero here: https://humanheartnature.com/buy/bangonawards. Voting will close on November 21, 2021.
The chosen finalists per category are as follows:
MAJOR CATEGORY
- Pro-Philippines: Kiara Ray Cartojano, Carvey Maigue, Revitalized Pulis of Brgy Cluster 2 of Mati City
- Pro-Poor: Emelyn Balabat of Bayanihan Eco Project, Pinablin 4H Calasiao, Ramil Junasa Jaictin
- Pro-Environment: Keisha Mayuga, Tabi Farm, Juan Bag
- Pandemic Hero Education: Roi Joshua Baeta, Kalabaw Caravan, Bryant Acar
- Pandemic Hero Healthcare: Bacoor Barangay Health Workers, Dr. Arlyn Jawad Jumao-as, Eastern Visayas Covid fighters
- Pandemic Hero Economy: Sandra Santiago, Calimlim Habana, Ronilo Obregon
Prizes for each Major Awards recipient include PHP20,000 worth of Human Nature products, PHP20,000 worth of Human Nature products to be given to the major awardee’s chosen beneficiary, and PHP10,000 worth of gift certificates from Robinsons Supermarket as well as an award certificate and a commemorative item of appreciation.
SPECIAL AWARDS
- P-Beauty Influencer: Ayn Bernos, Ikit Agudo, Cat Triviño
- Natural, Nanay! MK Bertulfo of FH Moms, Gracie Miranda-Maulion of Tipid Living, Rachelle Olar
- Man of Integrity: Reynan A. Camara, Domini Primero, Fr. Paul Uwemedimo
- Youth Got Heart: Isabela Blancas, Malou Perez, Mark Jacinto
Prizes for each Special Awards recipient include PHP15,000 worth of Human Nature products, PHP15,000 worth of Human Nature products to the special awardee’s chosen beneficiary as well as an award certificate and a commemorative item of appreciation.
Human Nature has championed nation-building for almost 13 years through its pro-Philippines, Pro-Poor and Pro-Environment social enterprise philosophy. Even in the midst of the pandemic when people are going hungry and poverty is on the rise, Human Nature leaves no one behind through living wages, a no-firing policy, providing safety nets for our employees and food for poor communities. Through Bangon Awards, the social enterprise seeks to encourage other businesses to likewise use their profits and policies to uplift lives.
The winners will be announced at a virtual e-vent on Saturday November 27 at 5.30-7pm PHT to be streamed live on Human Nature’s Official Facebook page.
