As part of the year-round celebration of the School of Management’s 25th Anniversary, SMN successfully launched the UA&P Helm Awards 2022, the first-ever Alumni Achievement Awards that aims to recognize the alumni who have made important contributions to society and whose accomplishments, affiliations, and careers have upheld the institution’s tradition of excellence. 

In the awarding ceremonies held on December 10, 2022 at the Li Seng Giap Auditorium of UA&P, the following awards were bestowed to the outstanding SMN alumni:

Alumni Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Alumni Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is given to forward thinkers and entrepreneurs. This award recognizes the efforts and accomplishments of remarkable entrepreneurs who will serve as an inspiration and motivate others to become successful business owners.
Awardee: Anthony Mark Ong Ng

Alumni Award for Community Engagement and Social Advocacy – Social Enterprise
This award is given to alumni who are engaged in voluntarism, social work, business inclusion, and grassroots development.
Awardee: Jose Alvaro Severino Cruz Nito

Alumni Award for Community Engagement and Social Advocacy – Public Enterprise
This award is given to alumni who are engaged in voluntarism, social work, business inclusion, and grassroots development.
Awardee: Ferdinand Viceo Estrella

Alumni Award for Professional Achievement
This award is for the alumni who have excelled in the corporate world, research, and other related professional fields.
Awardee: Nicolette Soriano Bambao

Alumni Achievement Award (National/International Level)
This award is given to alumni with exceptional achievements on a national or international level.
Awardee: David Tan Leechiu

Read more about each awardee and see the photos here: https://uap.asia/news/helm-awards-2022

SMN also presented the 25th School of Management Anniversary Exemplary Service Award to alumni who have exhibited and sustained excellence in their respective fields, as well as remarkable dedication, service, and loyalty to the University. The awardees were the following:
 
          Kevin Lim Tan
          Thomas Raymond Umale Lising
          Justin Chua Ongsue
          Joseph Augustin Luym Tanco

A plaque of recognition was given to the following nominees:         

          Mark Vincent Tanseco Del Rosario (ABHPCMGT, 2002)
          Ralph Stephen Timothy Ong Go (BSEM, 2012)
          David James Balza Gomez (BSEM, 2009)
          Marylou Laconico Gomez (MSCM, 2003)
          Karen Olivia Ventura Jimeno (ABHPCMGT, 2001)
          Angeline Margaret Meroy Lee (ABHPCMGT, 2008)
          Renato Estibal Lopena Jr. (ABHPCMGT, 2009)
          Mark Anthony Lim Tan (BSEM, 2006)
          Miguel Alissandro Vazquez Tan (BSBAM, 2018)
          Harvard Merillo Uy De Baron (BSEM, 2003)

This event was made extra special thanks to the stellar jury members from both the academe and industry: 

          Dr. Anna Maria E. Mendoza – Dean, School of Management (Jury Chairwoman)
          Dr. Winston Conrad B. Padojinog – President, UA&P
          Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas – University Professor, UA&P
          Dr. Jose Rene C. Gayo – Executive Director, Agro-Industrial Technology and Enterprise Center (AI TEC). Founding Dean, SMN
          Ms. Jacqueline S. Fernandez – President, East West Banking Corporation
          Mr. John Eric T. Francia – President and CEO, ACEN
          Dr. Thomas G. Aquino – Director, NOW Corporation

SMN would like to thank everyone who attended and joined in achieving this significant milestone, proving that SMN alumni continue to blaze the trail. The School is also grateful to its two sponsors, LEADS Agri and Victory Liner, for making this event possible.

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