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Pamana

Pamana Heritage Awards are given to Filipino Americans in New Mexico and Rio Grande areas given every two years to deserving Filipino Americans who have made a difference in the mainstream society or Filipino American experience and culture.

Next Pamana (6th):  2012 when FANHS RG will be hosting the national FANHS conference in Albuquerque.

What is the Pamana Award?

Pamana (which is Tagalog for heritage or inheritance) was established in 2000 to honor Filipino Americans who have contributed to advancing the positive Filipino American image and culture. Awardees receive a Pamana plaque.

Pamana Awards has five categories:
  • Personal Achievement Award is given to a Filipino American person who has attained success in their chosen profession, field, or specialty and has inspired others to overcome obstacles and make sacrifices to achieve their goals.
  • Community Service Award is given to a person/couple, not necessarily of Filipino descent, who has been instrumental in promoting cultural diversity, has participated in cultural activities and has been a tireless advocate for the resolution of the Filipino-American community's issues and concerns OR Filipino American(s) due to their unyielding advocacy and goodwill, has contributed substantially to the community in general.
  • Cultural Heritage and Historical Contributions Award (new category introduced in 2007) is given to a Filipino American who has contributed greatly to our study and understanding of diversity, cultural heritage, ethnic origins and/or history.  In particular, the awardee has participated and promoted activities that has taught or advanced teh study of the Filipino language & history, culture and customs, and/or the Filipino-American experience and history in the United States.
  • Educational Contribution Award is given to a Filipino American who not only has excelled in the field of education but also has contributed greatly to the academic discipline of teaching and learning.  The awardee has advanced the improvement of education among the schools and colleges, various interested organizations and nonprofits, and the community.  The awardee is considered an educational leader, an innovative and inspiring teacher, a person who promotes improved teaching strategies and use of technology, and/or has demonstrated ways to raise student engagement and achievement.
  • Manoa Youth Award is given to a Filipino American 14 to 18 years old and still in high school (at the time of nomination) who, as in the spirit of Manola Alcantara Jojola, has excelled in academics, community service and/or participated in activities to promote Filipino culture and who demonstrates pride in their culture through expressive and creative arts.   Winner will also receive a scholarship fund of $500 from the sponsors:  Dr. Ted Jojola and Dr. Dely Alcantara of the Manoa Cultural Diversity Foundation.  (Updated 5/8/09) 
NOTES:
  • Lifetime Achievement Award (introduced in 2005) is given to a Filipino American whose accomplishment in his or her chosen professional field and/or humanitarian efforts have impact on both national and/or global levels.  (This award is not given regularly.)
  • The Pioneer Awards were given ONLY in 2000 during the first Pamana event to honor the presence and contribution of Filipino Americans who have lived in New Mexico for a long time.
  • Special Media Recognition is given this year (not a regular) to a Filipino American in the media who has helped promote the Filipino American culture and activities.
There were a total of four Pamana events (all held in Albuquerque, NM):  

1) November 17, 2000, Barcelona Court, speaker: Philippine Consul General for the Southern US, Edwin Bael;
 
2)  Sept. 21, 2002, Sandia Casino, speaker: Executive Director and co-founder of FANHS, Dr. Dorothy Laigo Cordova;

3) Sept. 17, 2005, MCM Elegante (co-sponsored by FANHS RG, Filipino American Foundation of New Mexico and the National Federation of Filipino American Associations) with speakers:  Philippine Deputy Consul General Hellen Barber and National Chair and CEO or NaFFAA Loida Nicolas Lewis;

4) Sept. 22, 2007, MCM Elegante Hotel, Albuquerque:  speaker:  Philippine Consul General Mary Jo Bernardo Aragon, with guest Rio Rancho Mayor Michael J. Williams;

5) August 8, 2009, Inn at Rio Rancho, Rio Rancho, NM.  Speaker:  Deputy Philippine Consul General  Daniel Espiritu, with guest Rio Rancho councilor Michael J. Williams.


Past Awardees
     
Lifetime Achievement Award
2005    Dr. Jose Sacramento Martinez
2007    Dr. Dely Alcantara

Special Media Recognition Award
2009    Mary Ann Orate

Cultural Heritage and Historical Contribution Award
2007    Ligaya White
2009    Cristal Everette
   
Personal Achievement
2000    Celia Tomlinson
2002    Raymunda Aguila Van Hoven
2005    Melvic (Bong) de Gracia
2007    Stan Agustin
2009    Dr. Faith Ventura

Community Service
2000    Sr. Josephine Lantin de Gorostiza, FdCC
2002    Nenette Boucher
2005    Heddy Long
2007    Jim and Betsy Custodio
2009    Perli Cunanan, Evelio & Florence Sabay, Myrna Samson
  
Educational Contribution
2000    Adelfa Samson
2002    Fras Sabay
2005    Cora Romillo
2007    Gigi Carlson
2009    Armeli Quezon

          
Manoa Youth Award
2000    Roan L. Velasco
2002    Kristelle Siarza   
            (Certificate of Achievement Recipient:  Elizabeth Gladden)
2005    Ronadel (Ona) Ronquillo
2007    Sarah Allison Rogers
            (Certificate of Achievement Recipients:  Kirsten Bowman, John Patrick Custodio &
            Krystal Fournier)
2009    Jami Abdullah, Amberle Durano, & Sima Greenfield
                        
Pioneer Awards
2000  
        Consuelo (Chol) Aquino
        Carmelita Balido
        Lynda Berdin Bruce
        Pedro & Petronila Dagucon
        Maxima deLien
        Thelma Fournier
        Bert Gatan
        Fely Lopez
        Godofredo Manuel
        Divina Padilla
        Ernesto Quilban
        Gloria Smith
        Josephine Stevens
        Teem Suelto
        Cris & Emilie Underwood     
        Gerry & Tessie Villalongja
        Consuelo (Chito) Zafra
    
    Rio Grande FANHS
    P. O. Box 80241
    Albuquerque, NM 87198

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