BUILDERS

Builders have demonstrated exceptional organizational impact in a large workplace environment, displaying a deep passion for a cause through collaborative initiatives or alliances with institutions, corporations, or nonprofit organizations on behalf of her own company. Builders demonstrate high potential and skill with measurable results at government agencies, higher education institutions, nonprofits, or corporations in the public and private sectors. “Buildership” is about developing better organizations, leading broken organizations to adjust, repair, and re-align, including journalistic views redefining traditional methods.

Jacqueline Cezar Dela Cruz, COO, Innovention Food Resources Inc. PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Restaurants, Food & Beverage]. Nominated by Ma. Cristina Estella Calaguian.

Michelle Baltazar, Executive Director, ISS MI (PART OF ISS STOXX). AUSTRALIA [Economic Sector: Media (journalism)]. Nominated by Marily Mondejar.

Nadia Bint Rafael, Director, Nadia Bint Rafael Personal Real Estate Corporation. CANADA [Economic Sector: Real estate, construction, planning]. Nominated by Erlinda Lacson Olaila-Carin.

Sheilani Cruz Alix, Owner, Sandigan Consulting. UNITED STATES [Economic Sector: Healthcare, Consulting Services]. Nominated by Hon. Rohanee Zapanta.

Tina Bailon Lindres, CEO, 7225378 Manitoba LTD The Green Apron. CANADA [Economic Sector: Production]. Nominated by Dr Denise Marie Viardo Kho.

FOUNDERS & PIONEERS

This award honors Filipina women as the chief executive, president, executive director, or founder of a company, community organization, non-profit, or business venture that they helped start, build or significantly grow. This award recognizes Filipina women leaders who have demonstrated exceptional business acumen combined with a forward-looking vision in the development or influencing of policies, campaigns, or laws that impact business, industry, and society; leaders who enrich the lives, careers, and businesses of others by sharing the benefits of their wealth, experience, and knowledge; actions that significantly change how we think and live. This award category is for the trailblazers who have marshaled resources and applied innovative practices, processes, and/or technologies in a new and groundbreaking way to address a significant business or organizational opportunity.

Evangeline Rivera Powell, CEO, Rockwell Healthcare LLC. UNITED STATES [Economic Sector: Healthcare]. Nominated by Eliza Mallari Zamora-Rada.

Maria Corazon Mendoza Akol, President and Founder, Philippine National IT Standards (PhilNITS). PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Non-profit/non-governmental]. Nominated by Dr. Maria Africa Beebe.

INNOVATORS & THOUGHT LEADERS

This award recognizes Filipina women who have broken new ground in the global workplace and delivered unique applications of emerging technology. Women who have influenced how people think in business, education, sports, literature, journalism, the arts, and pop culture, improving the lives of others by developing a product or service in the fields of finance, science, engineering, fashion, publishing, cuisine, architecture, film, and entertainment. This award category is also for someone who has launched a new enterprise, a learning function, or completely overhauled an existing way of doing things, resulting in a new development or community initiative.

Dr. April Joy Guiriba Damian, Vice President, Moses/Weitzman Health System. UNITED STATES [Economic Sector: Healthcare, Research and Development]. Nominated by Dr. Joyce Javier.

Mary Lizabeth Robillo Lu, CEO, Leveret Pte Ltd. PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Entertainment and Media]. Nominated by Ma. Angela De Castro Rausch.

Marylou Ngo Ang, President, MAGNA CMGN Solutions. PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Engineering and Wholesale]. Nominated by Dame Mariquita Salimbangon Yeung.

POLICYMAKERS & VISIONARIES

This award recognizes Filipina women leaders who have demonstrated exceptional business acumen combined with a forward-looking vision in the development or influencing of policies, campaigns, or laws that impact business, industry, and society; leaders who enrich the lives, careers, and businesses of others by sharing the benefits of their wealth, experience, and knowledge; actions that significantly change how we think and live.

Jeannie Ng Sandoval, Mayor, City of Malabon. PHILIPPINES [Economic Sector: Government]. Nominated by Hon. Maria Sheilah Honrado Lacuna Pangan.

Mary Massina, CEO, Mary Ann’s Island Pty Ltd. AUSTRALIA [Economic Sector: Real estate, construction, planning]. Nominated by Marily Mondejar.

KEEPERS OF THE FLAME

Sustaining Global Pinay Power is quite daunting. As the excitement dies down and the reality of executing  FWN’s Vision sets in, many drop out, and others pick up the torch. The Keepers of the Flame are the caretakers to ensure that the FFWN’s North Star Vision is kept alive: A Filipina Woman Leader in every sector of the global economy. Long-term FWN volunteers and board directors qualify for this award category.

Benel Se Liban, Managing Partner, JBC Group Los Angeles, California. USA (US FWN100™ 2011 and Global FWN100™ 2022)

Carol Enriquez MD, President and CEO of Our Lady Fatima University, Valenzuela City. PHILIPPINES (Global FWN100™ 2016)

Georgitta "Beng" Pimentel Puyat, Chairman, Philippine Orchard Corporation, Makati. PHILIPPINES  (Global FWN100™ 2017) and Global FWN100™ 2022

Gina Atienza, President, SunStar Management Inc., Cebu. PHILIPPINES  (Global FWN100™ 2016 and Global FWN100™ 2022)

Juslyn Manalo, Mayor and Councilmember, City of Daly City, California. USA  (Global FWN100™ 2015; Continuing Influential Global FWN100™2018 and Global FWN100™ 2022)

Lorna Kapunan, Esq. Partner, Kapunan & Castillo Law Offices, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. PHILIPPINES. (Global FWN100™ 2016 and Global FWN100™ 2022)

Marily Mondejar, Founder & CEO, Filipina Women's Network, San Francisco, California. UNITED STATES

Maria Beebe, Ph.D., President, Kaisipan, Naples, Florida. UNITED STATES (Global FWN100™ 2013; Continuing Influential Global FWN100™2019)

Mica Tan, CEO, MFT Group of Companies, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. PHILIPPINES (Global FWN100™ 2019)

Susie Quesada, President, Ramar Foods International, Pittsburg, California. UNITED STATES (US FWN100 '07, Global FWN100™ '13)