Nominations are open all year for 12 categories, from FI learners and alumni to OFWs, nurses, teachers, entrepreneurs and community leaders. Winners are announced online on 12 December 2027.
Key dates
One year of achievements, one night online
12 categories
For the whole FI community and Filipinos everywhere
Categories 1–3 are for FI learners and graduates. Everyone else, in the Philippines or abroad, can be nominated in the other nine.
- FI Learner of the YearAn FI learner who achieved the most this year
- FI Alumni AchieverAn FI graduate who grew their career after FI
- Young Achiever (K–12)An FI K–12 learner, with a parent or guardian’s consent
- OFW of the YearA Filipino working abroad who made a difference
- Healthcare HeroNurses and caregivers
- Educator of the YearA teacher or tutor, at FI or anywhere
- Kababayan EntrepreneurA Filipino business owner, in the Philippines or abroad
- Women Who LeadA Filipina leading at work or in the community
- Youth ChangemakerA young Filipino, 18–30, making change
- Community LeaderA leader of a Filipino association or volunteer group
- Bagong Simula (Comeback Story)Someone who rebuilt after a setback
- Organisation of the YearA group, employer or partner that supports Filipinos
How it works
Nominate, share the story, let the judges decide
- NominateAnyone can nominate, and you can nominate yourself. The FI Magazine team may also nominate people from our features.
- Share the evidenceA short story and links or documents that show the achievement. Nothing is published without the nominee’s consent.
- Independent judgesEvidence 25%, achievement 25%, leadership and character 20%, resilience 15%, impact on others 15%.
- Celebrate onlineWinners are announced online on 12.12.2027, and every winner’s story appears in the December issue of FI Magazine.
Fair and free
Nobody pays to enter, and nobody pays to win
- Free to enter and free to win.
- Sponsorship, advertising and magazine coverage never affect nominations, judging or results.
- No public voting. Judges declare conflicts and step out where they have one. A category may have no winner.
- FI staff and the founder cannot win.
- Under 18: a parent or guardian’s consent is needed.
Questions? Email [email protected] or write to us in My FI.
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Community Impact Award
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Professional Community Leadership
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