Philippine BAHAGHARI Awards aims to recognize Individuals, leaders, and organizations that have shown exceptional effort in advancing LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion in the Philippines. 

Nomination is EXTENDED until September 8, 2023 5:00PM PHT

For inquiries email secretariat@pfip.com.ph 

• Fill out the Nominations digital form starting July 27 until September 8, 2023.
• This is open to ALL companies and organizations registered & operating legally in the Philippines
• Nomination submission is FREE OF CHARGE
• For ease of drafting your nomination. You can access the offline nomination form Download here 
• Take note final nomination must be submitted via the online form

How are submissions evaluated? 

• Independent juries coming from business, academe, and advocacy groups were selected to identify the most qualified winners 
• Top applications for each award category will be evaluated and deliberated by a diverse panel of judges coming from the Business, Academe, Civil Society, and PFIP Executive Director. 
• Members of the PFIP Board of Trustees are not eligible to be part of the judging panel. Likewise, the PFIP Board of Trustees is not eligible to be nominated.
• Winners for each award will be announced during the 10th PFIP Anniversary Gala and Award Ceremony on Oct 27, 2023.

PRIDE Company of the Year

is given to the company that has demonstrated consistent leadership and commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion in and out of the workplace. This category is open to ALL registered & operating legally in the Philippines. 

The following are key requirements and criteria for this award:

•  Strategic Intent and Impact - An LGBTQ+ inclusion strategy with clear measurable outcomes has been defined for the organization and evidence of how this has benefited employees, contributed to the business, or helped improve the organization overall is available. 
• Leadership Excellence – The firm has demonstrated and can provide evidence of any key accomplishment, pioneering work, or outstanding contribution made by the organization to advance LGBTQ+ inclusion in and out of the workplace.
• Consistency and Sustainability – The firm can demonstrate and provide evidence that its LGBTQ+ inclusion strategy is systemic and sustainable.

Nominate Now:  https://link.pfip.com.ph/PHBahaghariCompany​

PRIDE Network Award

is given to the PRIDE Network that has played an active and influential role in advancing the LGBTQ+ agenda in and out of their workplace and fostering safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals. This category is open only to PFIP member companies. 

• Network Contribution – The network has demonstrated significant advancements and/or accomplishments in creating safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ employees.
• Community and Commercial Impact – The network has demonstrated and can provide evidence that its network contributions have resulted in a positive impact on the LGBTQ+ community, regardless of whether they are out, and the organization's overall business priorities.
• Consistency and Sustainability – The network can demonstrate and provide evidence that its LGBTQ+ strategy and initiatives are systemic and sustainable.

Nominate Now:  https://link.pfip.com.ph/PHBahaghariNetwork​

PRIDE LGBTQ+ Leader Award

is given to an LGBTQ+ individual who has served as a role model and led efforts to transform the LGBTQ+ landscape in and out of the workplace in the Philippines. 

• LGBTQ+ Excellence – This leader serves as a role model of LGBTQ+ excellence by demonstrating exemplary achievements that positively impact the local LGBTQ+ community in their workplace and beyond.
• Significant Achievement and Recognition – This leader has delivered an innovative, impactful, creative, or first-of-its-kind LGBTQ+ inclusive solution that is considered significant or groundbreaking work within the context of the landscape they operate in.

Nominate Now: https://link.pfip.com.ph/PHBahaghariLGBTQLeader​

PRIDE Executive Ally Award

is given to a non-LGBTQ+ senior leader who has served as a champion of the LGBTQ+ community by using their leadership influence to amplify LGBTQ+ voices and advocate for LGBTQ+ equality.

• Documented local public efforts to speak up and influence to visibly promote LGBT+ inclusion at work within the prior year
• Recognized local support for LGBT+ community and causes, privately and publicly, within the prior year

Nominate Now: https://link.pfip.com.ph/PHBahaghariExecutiveAlly​