
Bukidnon State University recognized its employees for their service contributions during the BANSAGEN 2025 PRAISE Awards, an annual program acknowledging personnel across units for their performance in the past year.
A total of 61 awards were conferred this cycle, including 28 newly introduced categories, reflecting expanded recognition coverage within the institution’s workforce. The University received 411 nominations, and following the internal assessment, 301 official nominees qualified for the awards program.
“BANSAGEN 2025 stands as Bukidnon State University’s annual celebration of excellence, integrity, and the unwavering commitment of our workforce,” said Dr. Janne Claudian C. Salvana, HRMO III and PRAISE Secretariat lead. He said the University received nominations from various offices and that the awards “reflect pride, passion, and the collective drive of our BukSU community to move forward together.”
University President Dr. Joy M. Mirasol said BANSAGEN serves as a reminder to recognize employees for their efforts. “This year’s Bansagen is about recognizing the quiet perseverance, the steady commitment, and the everyday acts of service that keep our university thriving,” she said. “Please know that your work matters.”
The full list of honorees is presented below:
| Award Category | Awardee |
|---|---|
| Bantugan Awards Outstanding Official Award | Joanne Vivien B. Necosia |
| Kanauhan Award – Category A (Main Campus) Outstanding Faculty Award | Amihan Liway S. Ayson |
| Kanauhan Award – Category A (Satellite Campus) Outstanding Faculty Award | Dr. Eric Matthew L. Senerpida |
| Kanauhan Award – Category B | Dr. Retche P. Colegado |
| Kanauhan Award – Category C | Dr. Maribel G. Valdez |
| Matanul Award – Category A Outstanding Administrative Personnel Award | Ma. Louise Belle B. Micayabas |
| Matanul Award – – Category B Outstanding Administrative Personnel Award | Archien Joy D. Saraos |
| Kagsabuwa Award Best Organization Unit Award | Quality Assurance Unit (QAU) |
| Kahindugan Award (Presidential Award) Smart Buksu Impact Award | Environmental Compliance Certificate Project Team |
| Kahindugan Award (Presidential Award) Satellite Campus Excellence Award | BukSU Talakag Campus |
| Kahindugan Award (Presidential Award) BukSU Catalyst Award | Bukidnon State University ArtiFab Laboratory |
| Kahindugan Award (Presidential Award) BukSU Service Star Award | Peter L. Rayos Jr. |
| Makaatlaw Award Best Researcher Award | Dr. Sales G. Aribe Jr. |
| Kagbuliga Award Best Extensionist Award | Jake L. Peras |
| Tagtanghaga Award Best Innovator Award | Genessa Jesy T. Pagote |
| Galawen Award Sports Award | Janus T. Magtrayo |
| Mena Kapandayan Award Arts and Socio-Cultural Award | Pepito Montero |
| Special Awards Cleanest and Greenest Building and Outdoor Area | BukSU Libona Campus |
| Special Awards Cleanest and Greenest Building and Outdoor Area | Secondary Laboratory School |
| Special Awards Sustainability Project Champion | College of Nursing |
| Special Awards Sustainable Transportation Champion | Jessie James G. Gellor, Jr. |
| Lawan Ha Pangatlawan Award Research, Extension and Innovation Special Awards Best Research | Assessment of the Reading Curriculum in Basic Education in the Philippines Context: Dr. Hazel Jean M. Abejuela; Dr. Katherine B. Akut; Dr. Ann Sheila T. Del Rosario; Dr. Chiza T. Balane |
| Lawan ha Pamuliga Award Research, Extension and Innovation Special Awards Extensionist Initiative Award Best Extension | Project USWAG: College of Education – Early Childhood Education Department |
| Research, Extension and Innovation Special Awards Outstanding Research Study Leader | Dr. Catherine P. Salvo |
| Research, Extension and Innovation Special Awards Outstanding Project Leader Best Extension Project | Dr. Marilou O. Espina |
| Research, Extension and Innovation Special Awards Outstanding GAD Coordinator | Sheilha Y. Dinorog |
| Outstanding Culture Advocate Award a. Individual Category | Dr. Lorenzo B. Dinlayan III |
| Outstanding Culture Advocate Award b. Group Category | Sociology and Social Science Department |
| Excellence Award in Output Utilization/Commercialization a. Individual Category | Dr. Jovelin M. Lapates |
| Excellence Award in Output Utilization/Commercialization b. Group Category | Dr. Madelaine S. Dumandan; Jessabell Q. Cabada; Jan Isobel C. Hidalgo |
| Student Services Special Awards – Satellite Campus Outstanding Student Support Services Delivery Award | BukSU Kalilangan Campus |
| Best Implementer of the BukSU’s Safe Space Program | BukSU Kadingilan Campus |
| Katungkayan Ha Tig-Asuy Award Outstanding Adviser for a. Academic Organization | Dr. Jay Fie P. Luzano |
| Katungkayan Ha Tig-Asuy Award Outstanding Adviser for c. Student Body Organization | Louie Jay S. Labastida |
| Academic Affairs Special Awards Katungkayan Ha Tig-uluhan Dean Award | Dr. Ann Sheila C. Del Rosario |
| Academic Affairs Special Awards – Main Campus Katungkayan Ha Tig-uluhan Department Head Award | Desiree A. Barroso |
| Academic Affairs Special Awards – Satellite Campus Katungkayan Ha Tig-uluhan Department Head Award | Dr. Dan Dave A. Abaton |
| Academic Affairs Special Awards – Main Campus Katungkayan Ha Tig-uluhan Program Chair Award | Dr. Bernadette S. Binayao |
| Academic Affairs Special Awards – Satellite Campus Katungkayan Ha Tig-uluhan Program Chair Award | Dr. Isabel Dakina – Daquiz |
| Katungkayan ha Pamulig Award – Main Campus Most Outstanding Academic Support Unit Head or Director | Dr. Cecille Marie T. Improgo |
| Katungkayan ha Pamulig Award – Satellite Campus Most Outstanding Academic Support Unit Head or Director | Misaerence Jane M. Geralde |
| Katungkayan ha Pang-gugungan Award – Main Campus Outstanding Academic Mentor Award | Dr. Ma. Thesageen P. Sarabia |
| Katungkayan ha Pang-gugungan Award – Main Campus Internship Coordinator | Jennyleigh A. Mangubat |
| Katungkayan ha Pang-gugungan Award – Satellite Campus Internship Coordinator | Charelle P. Tecson |
| Katun-an Award – Main Campus Learning System Implementer Award | Engr. Amber A. Paguray |
| Katun-an Award – Satellite Campus Learning System Implementer Award | Charelle P. Tecson |
| Himan-himan Award – Main Campus Technology Integrator Award | Ryan Chris C. Handugan |
| Himan-himan Award – Satellite Campus Technology Integrator Award | Misaerence Jan M. Geralde |
| Mamumuhat Award Innovative and Interactive Instructional Materials Developer Award | Dr. Jay Fie P. Luzano |
| Panagtagiyapu Award – Main Campus Emerging Digital Technologies Advocate Award | Mark Lyster Semortin |
| Panagtagiyapu Award – Satellite Campus Emerging Digital Technologies Advocate Award | Bernel S. Gabut |
| Panulu Award – Main Campus Instructional Material Development Coordinator Award | Eunssj C. Escalona |
| Panulu Award – Satellite Campus Instructional Material Development Coordinator Award | Niña Marie G. Jamisolamin |
| Teknu-Dumala Award – Main Campus Technology Integration Coordinator Award | Aladin G. Opiso |
| Teknu-Dumala Award – Satellite Campus Technology Integration Coordinator Award | Jovert Delegencia |
| Administration Special Awards – Main Campus Customer Service Excellence Award | Joanna C. Dela Peña |
| Administration Special Awards – Satellite Campus Customer Service Excellence Award | Louie Jay Ningasca |
| Outstanding Administrative Support Leadership Award Designated Unit Head | Dr. Helen P. Garcia |
| Outstanding Administrative Support Leadership Award Designated Unit Head | Dr. Xyle Fe A. Verbal |
| Outstanding Administrative Support Leadership Award Plantilla Non-Teaching | Kristine Fivi O. Gewan |
| Outstanding Document Controller Award | Mr. Roy T. Tagarao |

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