Call for nominations: MWF prize for engineering excellence

This is a press release from the Manila Water Foundation.

The Manila Water Foundation, the Department of Science and Technology, and the Philippine Technological Council launched the 2017 Manila Water Foundation Prize for Engineering Excellence.

Five engineers and scientists who are engaged in the fields of water, sanitation, environment, and sustainability for the development of Base of the Pyramid communities in the Philippines will be recognized again this year. Filipinos who have been serving in the country for a cumulative total of 10 years and who are of good moral character are qualified to be nominated for the prize.

Each of the 2017 awardees will get P500,000, a specially designed trophy, and a medal.

Deadline of nominations is extended to July 31, Monday.

To see more details and download the forms, please visit the Manila Water Foundation website.

For further inquiries, you may call (02)952-1403 or 0915-320-3000. Please look for Corinna Estarija. You may also send your queries to foundation@manilawater.com.

 

 

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Supporting documents for nominees

Documents needed: 

1. Photocopy of NSO birth certificate

2. Photocopy of 3 proofs of identity (with photo)

   The following proofs of identification are accepted:

• Driver’s license
• Passport
• Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID
• Postal ID
• GSIS ID
• TIN ID
• Company ID
• NBI Clearance
• Police Clearance
• Senior Citizen’s ID
• SSS ID

3. Summary of Accomplishments (1 page maximum – Times New Roman, size 12, single space)

• The 1st paragraph should cover personal data of the nominee.
• The 2nd paragraph should summarize nominee’s major accomplishments in his or her professional career.
• The 3rd paragraph should summarize nominee’s accomplishments in community involvement.

4. Maximum of 5 letters of endorsement (1 page maximum each – Times New Roman, size 12, single space). Submit letters of endorsement from any of the following:

• Managing supervisor
• Former employer
• NGOs
• Media
• Professional, civic, non-governmental, religious, or business arganizations/affiliations

5. Narrative Report (1 page maximum – Times New Roman, size 12, single space)

A brief narrative report on each of the following requested category. It should include who were involved, what it is about, where it took place, and when it happened:

1. Describe 5 situations where the nominee has gone above and beyond the line of duty to serve.

2. Share 5 situations where the nominee has introduced or implemented an original or creative way in his/her respective field.

3. Select one career highlight that nominee has performed in his/her practice and explain why this merits a recognition for excellence

6. Annexes

• Provide the necessary supporting documents, photos, news articles, and/or other related materials to accompany the accomplishments (5 pages maximum).

Instructions:

• Please make sure your submission is complete before submitting your documents to the Secretariat. Incomplete submissions will be automatically disqualified.

• When filling out the NIF, please provide all requested information. Failure to comply may be a ground for disqualification.

• There should be one printed copy of the supporting documents and 3 CDs or one USB, each containing electronic/scanned copies of all documents.

• In case a particular accomplishment fits in two or all the categories, choose only one category which is deemed the most appropriate for that accomplishment.

• All documents should be submitted to the Manila Water Foundation, Inc. office located at SEAMEO INNOTECH, Ground Floor, Commonwealth Avenue, UP Diliman Campus, Quezon City 1101 in a folder with slide and enclosed in a sealed envelope on or before July 31, Monday. – Rappler.com