2025 TOWNS SEARCH IS ON
The Search for the 2025 TOWNS awardees has begun. Download the Nomination Form to be completed offline. Completed forms should be submitted not later than June 30, 2025 to townssearch@townsfoundation.org.ph.
TOWNS TALKS
TOWNS Foundation Inc is kicking off the 2025 Search for The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service on the 12th of Nov 2025! The event will be hosted by Ces Drilon and will feature a special TOWNS TALKS session on “FEMALE MUSCLES, HEALTHY MOVEMENT, & BUILDING MENTAL STRENGTH.” Our guests include 4 Time Bowling World Champion Bong Coo, First PHL Olympic Gold Medalist Hidilyn Diaz, Trailblazing Psychologist and Mental Health Advocate Gina Hechanova Alampay, and Filipina Ironwoman and Triathlon Icon Ani de Leon Brown, with Gang Badoy Capati as the session host.
About TOWNS Foundation Inc.
WHO WE ARE
TOWNS Foundation, Inc. is a national organization in the Philippines whose members are awardees of TOWNS’ flagship project, the triennial Search for The Outstanding Women in the Nations Service.
There are 189 TOWNS Awardees as of 2024. The first TOWNS Awards were given in 1974 when Lions International under District 310A Governor Manny “Gabby” Alino led the first Search. In 1984, the awardees assumed leadership of the TOWNS Search and in 1993, they established TOWNS Foundation, Inc. as a not-for-profit, duly registered organization whose members undertake projects that harness the experience, skills and resources of its members to contribute to improving quality of life and act as catalysts for national development.
TOWNS SEARCH
TOWNS flagship program to search for outstanding women nationwide is conducted every three years, culminating in an awarding ceremony in October. TOWNS Search aims to identify outstanding Filipino women who, in their various capacities, serve as good role models and contribute significantly to the improvement of society.
The Outstanding Women in The Nation’s Service Award
The TOWNS Award is open to Filipinas age 21 to 50 years old who have shown outstanding dedication, exceptional talent, and a history of contributing positively to society. This includes strengthening national capability, shaping the nation’s future, and serving as catalysts for economic, social and cultural development, national security, and national unity. The award is given every three years during the last week of October and the search for these women is held nationwide for a period of one year.
ELIGIBILITY and AWARD CRITERIA
Nominations are open to Filipino women. Any person or organization may nominate one or more women who meet the following qualifications:
- At least 21 years but not more than 50 years by October 31, 2025.
- Must be a Filipino citizen by birth.
- Must have been engaged in her field of work or advocacy for at least 5 years by October 31, 2024.
- Distinguished in her field of specialization or advocacy.
- Demonstrates measurable positive impact on society through her work or initiatives.
- Conducts herself with integrity through the exercise of principles that form the foundation of her advocacy.
- Possesses a pioneering spirit and has achieved success despite challenges attendant to new endeavors.
- Has accomplished long-term solutions and achievements with the potential to be scaled up and replicated to create a more equitable and sustainable future.
- Committed to the promotion of the well-being and upliftment of the people and community she serves.
- Willing to serve as a TOWNS member and participate in volunteer work for TOWNS projects for at least three years after receiving the award.
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