Search on for Bidlisiw sa Sugbo nominees

CEBU, Philippines - The Cebu provincial government is now looking for nominees for its “Bidlisiw sa Sugbo Awards,” which is opened to Cebuano individuals and private institutions who made “significant contributions” to the province.

“The development of Cebu would not happen without the efforts of the private sector who have given much of their time, efforts and resources to the development of Cebu,” said Provincial Administrator lawyer Mark Tolentino, in a statement released by Capitol’s public information office.

The giving of awards is in line with the month-long celebration of the province’s 445th founding anniversary, which kicked off last August 1.

According to the Capitol-PIO, anyone can nominate “exemplary individuals and institutions” for the award. Nomination forms can be downloaded from the Capitol’s official website: www.cebu.gov.ph or from the Office of the Search & Awards Committee at Tolentino’s office.

Based on the qualifications posted by the PIO, institutions can be nominated if they have been operating for at least three years in Cebu and “with track record of de-dicated service in uplifting the lives of Cebuanos.” They must be private corporations or non-government organizations (civic, people’s, church-based or religious).

For individuals to qualify, they must be na-tural-born or naturalized Filipino or Cebuano with good moral character and must have “at least three continuing years of commitment to his profession, vocation or service “that have contributed to the development of Cebu.”

The criteria for the chosen awardees include service excellence and professionalism, impact of work to the society, and innovation and creativity.

“Help us ignite the passion of those who care for Cebu by recognizing their work,” said Tolentino.

“Let everyone know of the excellent service rendered by these significant men, women and organizations for the betterment of our province,” he added.

Nominations are accepted until September 15, 2014.

The awarding ceremony is set on December 12, 2014. (FREEMAN)