The Center for Student Life (CSL) commenced the 30th Gawad Benildyano with the theme “Service Beyond Boundaries” at the Design and Arts Campus (DAC) Theater today, Jan. 27. After two years of being held online, the event returned to face-to-face capacity with the same honor and splendor to recognize outstanding Benildeans for their service and contributions to the community.
Br. Edmundo Fernandez FSC opened the ceremony with a video message, recognizing and congratulating all the nominees and awardees. “More than the projects and programs that were done, I would like to commend everyone for empowering your peers and supporting movements that have made a difference in the lives of people.”
Being the first face-to-face celebration of Gawad Benildyano since the pandemic, the event was also live-streamed on CSL’s Facebook page and showcased virtual performances from the Benilde Culture and Arts Unit (BCAU).
The nominees and winners are as follows:
Individual Awards
Outstanding Student Leader
Glian Piolo Ilagan (Winner)
Kyla Kirsten Amor
Jose Romualdo Babao
Mary Athena Gundan
Janelle Frances Ang
Aileen Abigail Chen
Outstanding Student Volunteer
Glian Piolo Ilagan (Winner)
Aileen Abigail Chen
Outstanding Student Artist
Trixia Dana Doroteo (Winner)
Earl John Marquez
Lisa Paula Corine Nones
Outstanding Student Athlete
Krizelle Therese Yadao (Winner)
Outstanding International Student
Aileen Abigail Chen (Winner)
Outstanding Campus Journalist
Dylan Kirsten Melencion (Winner)
Group Awards
Outstanding Artist Group
Coro San Benildo (Winner)
Dulaang Filipino
SBRDC-Hiphop
Outstanding Athletic Team
Women’s Taekwondo Team (Winner)
Women’s Volleyball Team
Outstanding Volunteer Group
Benilde Red Cross Youth Council (BRCYC) (Winner)
Benilde International Student Emissaries (BISE)
Outstanding Student Involvement Group
Benildean Press Corps (BPC) (Winner)
Benilde Red Cross Youth Council (BRCYC)
Benilde International Student Emissaries (BISE)
Project Awards
Outstanding Student Development Project
#WeCan2022: Pilipino Para sa Pilipinas by the Student Trainers (STRAINS) (Winner)
MaLUPets: Making Life Uplifting with Pets by Kaagapay Volunteers Group
Vaxx to the Future: Facing the Pandemic Together by Benilde Red Cross Youth Council (BRCYC)
Gay Writes: A Pride Week Special by Media Max
RECESS 2021 by the Student Trainers (STRAINS)
Outstanding Community Outreach Project
Art Kits for Art Kids by Media Max and the Benildean Scholars Association (Winner)
Special Citation Awards
Best in Presentation in Individual Category
Glian Piolo Ilagan (Winner)
Best in Presentation in Group Category
#WeCan2022: Pilipino Para sa Pilipinas by the Student Trainers (STRAINS) (Winner)
Students of BCAU, the Student Involvement Unit (SIU), and the Student Publications Unit (SPU) were also recognized via meritorious awards for their exemplary artistry, leadership, and journalistic pursuits in external competitions representing the College.
To close the program, Vice President for Lasallian Mission and Student Life, Ms. Nicky Templo Perez, remarked on a year well done amidst the transition from online to face-to-face. “You made it through another year of events and projects for your organizations–a year of adjustment from online to slowly moving back on campus and face-to-face activities; whether you are a nominee or an awardee, hold your head high and be proud that your hard work paid off.”
Gawad Benildyano, formerly known as Gawad Sinagtala, is an annual event of CSL that recognizes the excellence that Benildean students have embodied in an academic year.
