Gintong Pamana Awards Honor Fil-Am Achievers in US Midwest
Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin with the Golden Pamana Awardees. (Chicago PCG photo)
CHICAGO 04 September 2018 — Thirteen Filipino-Americans from Illinois and other United States Midwest states were honored during the 23rd Gintong Pamana Awards Gala and Homecoming Dinner Ball held at the Holiday Inn, Carol Stream, Illinois on 11 August 2018.
During the event, Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin delivered an inspirational message, enjoining Filipinos to emulate these modern day heroes who embody Filipino excellence and achievement.
The Consul General urged them to be mindful of their civic responsibility to vote in the upcoming U.S. elections, and allow their voices to be heard and contribute to community-building and helping promote the welfare of the Filipino Communities.
The Gintong Pamana (Golden Heritage) Awards are given by the Gintong Pamana Awards Foundation Inc. led by Mr. and Mrs. Bart Tubalinal, in recognition Filipino excellence and outstanding achievements in various fields of endeavors.
This year’s awardees and their corresponding fields of achievement include: Rev. Dr. Armando Aquino (evangelical work); Dr. Luis Alamares Avila II (community service); Richard Felicelda (business); Dr. Mark Martell (education); Judge Israel Abaya Desierto (law & jurisprudence); Dr. Gerardo Dizon Reyes (medicine); brothers Angelo and Philip Campos (entrepreneurship); Jovie Calma, Ginalene Castanos Lopez , Maritess Verin-Wynkoop and Dr. Elaine Francine Fajardo (women of style & achievement ); and Cate Cauguiran (broadcast journalism).
Two of the awardees, Judge Desierto and Ms. Cauguiran, spoke about their experiences and challenges, and how being a Filipino helped shape their values and aspirations in their professional careers. END
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Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin delivering her inspirational message. (Chicago PCG photo)
From left: Gintong Pamana Foundation Presidents Bart and Yoly Tubalinal; Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin and Judge Israel Desierto, one of the awardees. (Chicago PCG photo)