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Call for Nominations: UPAA Awards 2025

Call for Nominations: UPAA Awards 2025

Deadline Extended to April 30, 2025!

Each year, the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) honors exceptional alumni who embody the UP spirit of honor and excellence. These awards recognize alumni whose work has created meaningful change, whether through professional distinction, public service, or community impact.

We are pleased to announce that the nomination deadline for the UPAA Awards 2025 has been extended to April 30, 2025 (Wednesday), at 5:00 PM (Philippine time).

If you know a fellow Isko or Iska who has made a lasting difference in their field or community, now is the time to nominate them!

Nomination Form: https://bit.ly/2025UPAAAwardsNominationForm
Guidelines: https://bit.ly/2025_UPAAAwardsGuidelines
For inquiries: upaa.awards@gmail.com | (632) 7910-6390 | +63 917 837 2098

General Information & Eligibility

Nominations may be submitted by any UP alumnus, alumna, or accredited alumni chapter.
All nominees must be UPAA Lifetime Members, and chapters must be UPAA-accredited.

Submissions must include:

  • Accomplished nomination form
  • Supporting documents (certificates, citations, clippings, photos, etc.)
  • A recent 2x2 photo (min. 300 dpi) of the nominee
  • For chapters or groups: a statement detailing contributions in lieu of a form

All documents must be submitted digitally via email to: upaa.awards@gmail.com.

Award Categories & Criteria

UPAA Most Distinguished Alumna and/or Alumnus Award

Awarded to the most outstanding individual among the Distinguished Alumni Awardees. The nominee must have attained national, or ideally international, prestige and significantly stood out in scope, impact, and leadership.

UPAA Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Awards

For senior alumni who have achieved professional distinction and sustained meritorious service throughout their careers—often retired but still active in their fields.

UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awards

For alumni with exceptional achievements that have delivered tangible, lasting benefits to society and brought honor to UP.

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Service Orientation – Benefit to others beyond self
  • Leadership – Results driven by the individual, not just their position
  • Impact – Depth and breadth of influence
  • Integrity – Strong ethical foundation

Award Themes Include:

  • Community empowerment
  • Public service or health
  • Good governance
  • Science and technology
  • Culture and the arts
  • Gender equality
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Educational innovation
  • Entrepreneurship, and more

UPAA Distinguished Service Awards

Recognizing individuals or accredited alumni chapters/groups who have rendered exemplary service in support of the University’s mission and alumni community. Nominees’ contributions and integrity are both considered.

UPAA Multigenerational Alumni Family Awards

For families with at least three successive generations of UP alumni by the end of 2024. These families should have collectively rendered service to the country and upheld UP’s values wherever they reside.

Key Dates to Remember

  • Nomination Deadline: April 30, 2025 (Wednesday), 5:00 PM
  • Awards Ceremony: August 16, 2025 (Saturday), 4:00 PM
    • Luciano E. Salazar Hall, Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman
  • UP Alumni Council Meeting: Day before the awards (TBA)

Note: UPAA observes a NO PROXY policy. Awardees must confirm attendance and personally receive their awards.

Don’t Miss the Opportunity

Do you know a UP alumna or alumnus who has uplifted lives, shaped policy, inspired communities, or broken boundaries?

This is your chance to give them the recognition they deserve.

Nominate them today and be part of celebrating Excellence with Honor

🔗 Submit your nomination now

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