2022 TOWNS SEARCH IS ON
The Search for the 2022 TOWNS awardees has begun. Download the Nomination Form to be completed offline. Completed forms should be submitted not later than June 30, 2022 to search@townsfoundation.org.ph.
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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 178 TOWNS Awardees as of 2021. 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.
All TOWNS awardees become members of TOWNS Foundation.
Who are we looking for?
Nominations to the triennial TOWNS Award are open to Filipino women. Any person or organization may nominate one or more women who meet the following criteria:
- At least 21 years but not more than 50 years
- A Filipino citizen
- Distinguished in her field of specialization or advocacy
- Committed to the promotion of the well-being and upliftment of the people and community she serves
- Possesses a pioneering spirit and has achieved success despite challenges attendant to new endeavors
- Dignified, respectable, articulate and self-confident.
TOWNS will announce the Search by issuing a call for nominations inviting the public to submit the names of their nominees. Nominations are reviewed by the TOWNS Search Committee and the winners are announced after a rigorous selection process which may take up to a year. The next TOWNS Awards are scheduled for October 2022.