The Griffin: The 2nd Annual Rodolfo Alvarez Awards

The Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants – Enverga University Chapter held its 2^nd Rodolfo A. Alvarez Awards at the Rodolfo B. Abadilla Hall, CET building on February 23 at 6pm.

The RAA Awards is aimed at recognizing the different organizations accredited in the university. There are seven categories: 1) Best in Leadership Promotions, 2) Best in Nurturing Academic Excellence, 3) Best in Upholding Culture and Arts, 4) Best in Spiritual Growth and Value Formation, 5) Best School-Based Social Responsibility, 6) Best Community-Based Social Responsibility, and 7) Best Environmental Welfare Advocacy.

Special Awards were: 1) Most Active Organization, 2) Activity with the Best Financing and Accounting, 3) Best Activity in Promoting Members' Wellness, 4) Most Creative Activity, 5) Activity with the Most Positive Impact, and 6) Most Profitable Activity.

The awarding program started at 7:30 in the evening with the invocation, national anthem and the university hymn. This was followed by a presentation of the RAA’s history and welcoming remarks from the EU-JPIA President, Mr. Jejomar Monterey. An intermission number was given by fourth year students. Next is the message from Dean Paz Bobadilla and the presentation of the judges. Afterwards, the winners for the different categories and special awards were recognized. Representatives of the organizations received the said awards. RAA Awards was held simultaneously with TEA Awards.

The list of winners for the 2nd Annual Rodolfo Alvarez Awards were as follows:

Best in Leadership Promotions	2012 Leadership Training Seminar (CAC)
1st runner-up	Team Building Activity (JFINEX)
2nd runner up	Leadership Training & Parliamentary Rules and Procedures Seminar (MSEUF Academic Club)

Best in Nurturing Academic Excellence	5th Panlalawigang Tagisan ng Talino sa Filipino - Quiz Bee (CAC)
1st runner-up	Tutorial Service (TMC)
2nd runner up	New Generation Philippine Banknotes Seminar (JFINEX)

Best in Upholding Culture and Arts	5th Panlalawigang Tagisan ng Talino sa Filipino - Pagsulat ng Sanaysay, Tula at poster Making (CAC)
1st runner-up	Christmas Party/ Alumni Homecoming (TMC)
2nd runner up	Recruitment Process (TMC)

Best in Spiritual Growth and Value Formation (N/A)

Best School-Based Social Responsibility	1st Tutorial Series I & II (CAC)
1st runner-up	Wellness Program: Disaster Preparedness (TMC)

Best Community-Based Social Responsibility	Pamaskong Handog (TMC)
1st runner-up	Krismas Sharing ng mga Betano (KSB)
2nd runner up	Environmental Awareness Seminar: "Revitalizing Children's Role in Creating Green Environment" (CAC)

Best Environmental Welfare Advocacy	Wellness Program: Disaster Preparedness (TMC)
1st runner-up	Environmental Awareness Seminar: "Revitalizing Children's Role in Creating Green Environment" (CAC)
2nd runner up	Coastal Clean Up (JFINEX)

Special Awards:

Most Active Organization	JFINEX
Activity with the Best Financing and Accounting	5th Panlalawigang Tagisan ng Talino sa Filipino (CAC)
Best Activity in Promoting Members' Wellness	Environmental Awareness Seminar: "Revitalizing Children's Role in Creating Green Environment" (CAC)
Activity with the Most Positive Impact	Krismas Sharing ng mga Betano (KSB)
Most Creative Activity	Environmental Awareness Seminar: "Revitalizing Children's Role in Creating Green Environment" (CAC)
Most Profitable Activity	Leadership Training & Parliamentary Rules and Procedures Seminar (MSEUF Academic Club)
Platinum Award	CBA Academic Circle

Hosting the event were Ms. Rain Beaux del Rio and Mr. Darren Satoya. The judges were Ms. Jessica Alvarez, Ms. Ma. Lourdes Villareal, Mr. Allan Tomines, Mr. Joe Allan Esteban, and Ms. Mildred Bundalian.