SEARCH FOR FILIPINO HERITAGE - FOCUSED FILCAN ACHIEVER ORGANIZATIONS IS ON
Toronto-Canada
September 13, 2019
The 2019 community history and contribution - centred search project in Ontario is being conducted in respect of the FHCC mandate and mission to rightfully recognize and honour the leadership and achievement of community organizations of Filipino ancestry or affiliation who have made highly significant contributions in promoting and propagating Filipino culture as well as the development and well-being of others and the overall improvement of the community. Specifically, the program is aimed at aptly recognizing the distinctions and the contributions made by the recipient- organizations of Filipino roots who, as a whole, have made trailblazing and remarkable Filipino heritage -focused achievements and accomplishments in their respective fields and endeavours over the years from the early Filipino diaspora in the early 50s up to the year 2000.
FHCC honourees and winners for 2019 will receive a specially-designed distinctive "Plaque of Recognition" during the ceremony on November 30, 2019 (Saturday) to be held at Marriott Hotel, CF Eaton Centre,525 Bay Street, Toronto.
The current active members of FHCC are Rose Apilado, Merfa Bataclan, Mauro Calaguio,Jr., Trinidad Calaguio, Cielito Drapeza, Maria Guiao, Susan Llanera, Gema Rapelo, Joseph Redoblado, Lorelei Redoblado, Willie Reodica, Jocelyn San Juan, Tony San Juan, Michele Serrano, Monina Serrano, Vilma Tahsin,Garry Tanuan, Roger Tarca,Teresita O.Taylor, Antonio Villarin and Marisa Villarin.
Recognition Categories.
Organization-Nominees will be nominated, selected, recognized & cited in any of the following 11 categories: 1. Arts and Entertainment. 2. Health and Well Being. 3. Sports and Athletics.. 4. Community Development and Social Inclusion. 5 . Education and Training. 6. Justice and Law. 7. Media and Communications 8 . Special Interest and Advocacy Work. 9. Professional, Alumni, or Faith-based Service. 10. Special Citation .1 1. Meritorious Service.
General Guidelines.
To be able to apply and participate in the FHCC Recognition Program, the following are hereby instituted:
A. Selection Criteria . Any or all of the following distinctions, an organization-nominee may have been: 1) An organizational role model for leadership and/or has made an impact on the chosen field of endeavour or mandate; 2) An agent for change that would enhance the quality of life of others; 3) One, who assisted, inspired and encouraged others to be successful in shaping the future of their own lives and their communities; 4) Innovative in the way that approaches challenges facing Filipino Canadians or of Filipino descent and the wider community; 5) Engaged partnerships with other community groups in promoting and sharing Filipino culture and heritage with others; 6) Involved in the successful integration of persons of Filipino birth and/or ancestry, as well as other diverse individuals and groups within the community.
B. Eligibility. Eligibility requirements for Nominees shall include the following: 1) Nominees must be a Filipino community-based organization, government-registered or unregistered, who has made a contribution in the promotion of Filipino Culture and Heritage or has been involved in known initiatives advocating integration and inclusion of Filipino immigrants and their families within any of the 10 Canadian provinces and three territories; 2) Nominees must be an organization who operates and has been organized or formed within the province or territory since 1950 up to the year 2000.
C.Nomination Procedure . A Nominee-Organization must be 1) Nominated in writing by an identified Nominator who is either an organization or an officer/director of a community organization; 2) Must complete jointly with the Nominator a Nomination Form to acknowledge acceptance and confirmation of the information provided in the Nomination Form; 3) The completed Nomination Form must be submitted and received by the FHCC on or before October 15, 2019.
D. Submission of Nomination. The Application Package must consist of the following documents: 1) Completed Official Nomination Form, duly signed and delivered . 2) A brief statement of nomination describing the Nominee’s significant contributions and impact in the category that best fits the Nominee . 3) Provide a short profile of the Nominee which features the highlights of the Nominee's background. 4) Two Letters of Support, whenever available 5) Signatures of the Nominator and Nominee -organization authorized representative on the Nomination form. Note: Packages will not be returned. Please do not include personal items, videos, CDs or original material.
E. Selection Process . The winners will be determined by a 3- person committee appointed by FHCC and the following principles and procedures will be observed: 1) Nominees will be evaluated only on the bases stipulated under the "Criteria stipulated under "A" above as well the merit of the submissions employing an FHCC "Assessment / Evaluation Rubric". 2) It is the Nominator's responsibility to draw out and reflect the exceptional contribution and achievements. 3) The Nomination Package for each nominee will be reviewed for completeness and the selection process is expected to be thorough, objective, and factual. 4) Nominators may be contacted for clarification or for consultation should it be believed by FHCC that an alternate category more accurately reflects a Nominee’s background and achievements. 5) Late and/or incomplete submissions will not be accepted. 6) Completed Nomination Packages will be forwarded to the Selection Committee. The Nominee will receive acknowledgement upon submission of the Nomination package . 7) The decisions of the Selection Committee are final.
General Information. 1) To receive further information and/ or to apply, interested parties are encouraged to contact the members of the FHCC Selection Committee: Mauro"Jun" Calaguio( chair),Tel.416-833-8428 / email- or Willie Reodica,Tel. 647-261-8854 / email- . or Joseph Redoblado , Tel 416-728-1964 / Winners will be announced on October 31, 2019, in advance of the Recognition Gala at Marriott Hotel-Toronto on Saturday, November 30, 2019. ( Tony A. San Juan).