Tuesday, September 6, 2011

San Lorenzo Ruiz Award 2011

(A project of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) and the Association of Filipinos in Thailand (AFT, UFT, CFC, etc) in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy)

Awarding will be held at the 5pm mass on September 25, 2011 (Sunday), Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila.

Selection Criteria, Process and Scoring

The annual award is given to outstanding migrant Filipino workers in Thailand in recognition of their:

  1. outstanding professional and personal achievements that give honor to the Filipino people and country; 
  2. unstinting dedication and commitment in service of humanity, especially the less privileged and marginalized segments of Thai society; 
  3. distinguished contributions in fostering closer relationship between Filipino and Thai individuals, groups and societies at large; and 
  4. exemplary life integrating their faith with their personal life, profession and service according to Gospel truths. In essence, these are  outstanding individuals who have made a significant difference in the lives of others.
Instituted in 2009, the first recipient was Dr. Dominica P. Garcia who distinguished herself in helping the poor, refugees, prisoners and other less privileged people in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos through her medical profession and altruistic service.

Read more from the Selection Criteria, Process and Scoring booklet (downloadable PDF file).

Download the Nomination Form and send to:

Fr. John Tamayo, Parish Priest
Mary Help of Christians Church
32 Krungthep Kritha Road, Hua Mark, Bangkok
Tel: 02-731-7100 to 11
Fax: 02-731-7120
Email: jtamayosdb@hotmail.com

The Philippine Embassy
c/o The Office of the Ambassador
760 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok
Tel: 02-259-0139 to 40

Or any leaders of the many associations of Filipinos in Thailand, i.e.:
  • AFT, Association of Filipinos in Thailand
  • UFT, United Filipinos in Thailand
  • CFC, Couples For Christ in Thailand

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