COVID UPDATE
We have lots to celebrate but health wellness and safety of everyone always remain a top priority.
With the unprecedented impact at which the COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything, the Executive Steering Committee, together with the Host Committee, has decided that this year's awarding celebration will be postponed indefinitely. However, the nomination portal will remain open until further notice. Please continue to submit your nominations.
We will be providing updates at our website https:/www.goldenbalangayawards.com and through our social media accounts for future plans. Stay tuned.
The pandemic has totally impacted our lives in a significant way. But we will get through this together as one. In the mean time, stay home and stay safe.
The name "Golden Balangay" was chosen so that the future generations of Filipinos will recognize the invaluable contribution of their forefathers in shaping the country’s maritime tradition and in passing on the values of solidarity, harmony, determination, courage and bravery.
Aims to promote excellence, hard work, higher education, entrepreneurship, public service, positive relationships and community involvement.
We should celebrate our people, our culture and our achievements; and, honor the significant contributions of Filipino Canadians to the Canadian society.
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Nomination Period | March 1 to May 23, 2020 |
Announcement of Nominees | June 15, 2020 |
4th Golden Balangay Awards Night Edmonton, Alberta | August 1, 2020 |
The Golden Balangay Awards offers eighteen (18) categories to award outstanding Filipino Canadians who have demonstrated excellence in their chosen fields and have made a significant impact to the Canadian society.
This award recognizes a Filipino Canadian who has made the most significant impact to the community through his/her contribution in his/her chosen field of endeavor.
The lifetime achievement award honors an individual who has made a major impact to the Canadian community during his/her lifetime.
In order to submit a nomination, login to the nomination portal or register to create an account and password. Registration is only done once to begin the nomination process. You may return at a later date to complete your nomination, edit current nominations or submit new ones.
Ensure that you have reviewed the category criteria and have determined the most suitable category. Note that nominees may enter more than one category, however, a separate nomination submission is required.
The nomination should clearly demonstrate the achievements of the nominee. Provide a 100 words summary of your nomination for publicity purposes.
Upload copies of relevant documentations, e.g. newspaper articles, newsletters, awards, certificates, etc. Note that there is a limit of 5 attachments and a 2MB size limit per attachment.
Aside from the supporting documents, upload at least one (1) headshot and one (1) full-body shot of the nominee with a white background.
The following are the terms and conditions in submitting nomination entries:
To begin your application, please proceed by clicking the button (Begin Entry Submission) below.
If you have any inquiry please contact or email questions to Golden Balangay Awards, 647-300-1970 or goldenbalangay@ikubomedia.com, for more information about the award visit our website goldenbalangayawards.com.