2007 Dakila Achievement Awards 

The Philippine American Foundation for Charities, Inc., in keeping with its mission of enhancing the lives of the Filipino-American community in the greater Washington, D.C. area, proudly announces the 2007 PAFC Dakila Achievement Awards, a program that will select from the community’s nominations, outstanding men and women who represent the best examples of Filipino and Filipino American perseverance, drive and success.  Non-Filipinos may also receive the award if they have substantially contributed to the advancement and improvement of the Filipino American community.  These outstanding individuals become role models and inspiration to all of us and leave a legacy behind that our youth could emulate.

Named after the Filipino word for ‘greatness’ the Dakila Award reflects the awardees’ outstanding contributions to the Filipino-American community and to the mainstream American community.  It symbolizes the awardees’ innate qualities that have molded them into exemplary human beings.  Awards will be given in the following areas:

The awards will be presented at a Luncheon on Sunday, March 18, 2007 at the J.W. Marriott, Watch for further announcements.

We take pride in the leadership and achievements of our kababayans.  If you would like to nominate an individual to be recognized for the 2007 Dakila Achievement Award:

(1)        Fill out the attached Nomination Form and send to:

PAFC Dakila Awards

867 No.

(2)        Proof of community service, such as newspaper or magazine clippings and other testimonials may be enclosed.

(3)        No more than three (3) recommendations from three references may be provided

For further information, please visit the web at www.pafc-inc.org or you may contact Maurese Oteyza Owens at 703.534.0850 or mpapoose@aol.com; Mencie Hairston at 240.335.4930 or myhairston@comcast.net; or Bing Branigin at 202.361.1024 or mcbranigin@aol.com;  or Mary Anne Fadul at 703.927.6521 or mfadul@cox.net .

Nomination Deadline: February 10, 2007.