Award Criteria
The Gawad Lagablab is not limited to specific scientific fields of endeavor. Candidates must have displayed extraordinary quality of leadership and must have contributed to Philippine development, to be seriously considered for the award. Candidates may have displayed these traits through any one of, but not limited to, the following endeavors:
Scientific Research (International and local)
Government Service
Social Upliftment (e.g. NGO's, community work)
Education / Academe
Business and Industry or Entrepreneurship
Profession (Medicine, Engineering, Architecture and others)
The Arts (Literature, Music, Painting, Film and others)
Selection Guidelines
The nominees will be judged on:
1. Academic Preparation: the extent of the development of his capabilities
2. Professional Achievements: the results of the use of his capabilities
3. Community Involvement Contribution: the benefit of his achievements to the nation
Scoring System
Academic Preparation
Educational Degrees Completed
College Degree / Masteral Degree / Doctoral Degree
Other Courses, Training
Seminars / Certificates Programs (at least 6 months)
Awards and Distinctions
Dean's List Honors / High Honors / Highest Honors / Others
Professional Accomplishment and Community Involvement
Coverage
Small Group /Neighborhood / Organization
Town size / Medium-large Company
Province /Region / National / International
Length of time before realization for benefits
More than 3 years / Up to 3 years / Up to one year
Up to 6 months / Ongoing / already in effect
Duration (of effect on the population or organization)
Less than 6 months / One year / Three years
Five years / Ten years / More than 10 years
Involvement (degree of participation in the activity or accomplishment)
Followership / First line leadership /Middle Leadership / Top Leadership
Activity (for community work or social upliftment)
Dole out / Service / Training / Organization
Awards (for both professional and community involvement)
Local / Regional / National / International
