Paing Hechanova Youth Leadership Awards: Important Updates
PHYLA aims to honor youth leaders who demonstrate extraordinary leadership skills in various areas of focus of Rotary International, as well as in sports development
The Paing Hechanova Youth Leadership Awards committee members and district coordinators at a recent meeting to discuss updates about the prestigious recognition program which honors the legacy of the late Past Rotary International director Rafael “Paing” Hechanova, a distinguished member of RC Makati who served as club president, district governor, and director of Rotary International during his illustrious Rotary career. | photographs courtesy of RC Makati
The Paing Hechanova Youth Leadership Awards Executive Committee is happy to announce some important updates that will expand the reach and impact of this prestigious recognition program.
Extension of Nominations to Rotaract Clubs
In recognition of the invaluable contributions of Rotaract Clubs in nurturing youth leadership, PHYLA is excited to announce the extension of eligibility for nominations to Rotaract Clubs. This strategic decision is aimed at harnessing the Clubs' extensive networks and encouraging them to support deserving youth leaders exemplifying the spirit of PHYLA.
Nomination deadline extension
To provide more time for Rotary and Rotaract Clubs to assiduously identify and nominate outstanding youth leaders, PHYLA has extended the nomination deadline to 30 December 2023.
This extension allows for a more thorough search and the opportunity to spotlight young individuals embodying the values of leadership, service and dedication that PHYLA represents.
The Paing Hechanova Youth Leadership Awards aim to honor youth leaders demonstrating extraordinary leadership skills in various Areas of Focus of Rotary International, as well as in Sports Development.
About the award
The award is designed to honor the memory and legacy of Past Rotary International Director Rafael "Paing" Hechanova, a distinguished member of RC Makati. PRID Paing served as club president, district governor, and director of Rotary International during his illustrious Rotary career. He was also a renowned sportsman who represented the Philippines in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics and was inducted into the Philippine National Basketball Hall of Fame in 2000.
Paing Hechanova Youth Leadership Program Awards chair, PDG Sid Garcia (5th from right) with (from left) PE Keith Harrison, PP Louie Aseoche, RC Makati president Bing Matoto, PDG Tony Quila, DGN Reggie Nolido and secretary Regi Ponferrada after a meeting to discuss important PHYLA matters.
Cash prizes and recognition
The PHYLA Grand Winner will receive a cash prize of P350,000, while the first and second runners-up will be awarded P250,000 and P150,000, respectively. The nominating clubs of these exceptional young leaders will receive P50,000 each. In addition, the other top seven finalists will each receive P50,000, with their top three nominating clubs receiving P50,000 each, and the remaining seven clubs receiving P25,000 each.
Ready to nominate someone exceptional?
Nominate deserving youth leaders who have made a significant impact in their communities using the following link: [Nomination Form: https://bit.ly/phyla-form]
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