Pagkilala Awards 2026 celebrates outstanding student achievements

Bukidnon State University (BukSU) recognized the performance, dedication, and leadership of its undergraduate students during the annual Pagkilala Awards 2026, held at the BukSU Mini Theatre on June 10, 2026.

This year’s Pagkilala Awards honored 45 student awardees across categories: Outstanding University Student Award, University Leadership Award, Commendable Leadership Award, Athlete of the Year, Artist of the Year, and various Publication Excellence awards.

Student organizations ranging from academic and civic groups to religious sectors, fraternities, and sororities were also recognized for their contributions to campus life.

In her institutional address, President Mirasol emphasized that the event represents much more than traditional accolades.

Dr. Lincoln V. Tan, Vice President for Culture, Arts, Sports, and Student Services (VPCASSS), delivered a message meant to inspire the awardees shifting the focus away from the shiny, physical award and shining a spotlight on the internal character required to achieve it.

“To our awardees: this recognition matters. But what matters even more is what it represents. Behind every award is a version of yourself that chose discipline over excuses, service over self-interest, courage over comfort, and purpose over mediocrity.As you stand on the threshold of graduation, remember this: Excellence is not an act; it is a habit. The medals you receive today may one day fade, but the character, integrity, and commitment that earned them must remain,” VP Tan said.

University President Dr. Joy M. Mirasol challenged the student honorees to look beyond personal accolades and embody the “DASIG Spirit”, a commitment to courage, service, and lifting others up.

“One day, many of you will find yourselves teaching, coaching, guiding, or training others,” the President said. “When that time comes, share what you have learned and help others succeed. This is the essence of the DASIG Spirit. It is not only about personal success. It is about having the courage to dream, the willingness to serve, and the commitment to help others rise with you.”

Here is the list of the 2026 Pagkilala Awards:

OUTSTANDING UNIVERSITY STUDENT AWARD

RANK	NAME	COLLEGE
1ST	JENAILY T. ENCARNACION	COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
2ND	JANRECS S. CONILAS	COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
3RD	MA. SHEINAH M. SALVO	COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP AWARD

RANK	NAME	COLLEGE
1ST	RAYMOND JOSEPH D. NORMOR	COLLEGE OF NURSING

COMMENDABLE LEADERSHIP AWARD

NAME	COLLEGE
AMERAH M. ABDUSAMAD	COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
JANRECS S. CONILAS	COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
MA. SHEINAH MELISTON SALVO	COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
JHON LESTER P. YBAÑEZ	COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGIES

UNIVERSITY ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

RANK	NAME	COLLEGE
1ST	SKCOREIJ MANLUNAS OZARRAGA	COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
2ND	SEPTEMBER STAR S. PADLA	COLLEGE OF PUBLICA ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNANCE
3RD	JEZREEL REY D. PANDONG	COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTIST OF THE YEAR

RANK	NAME	COLLEGE
1ST	NECOLE GIE S. SIGONGAN	COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
2ND	SENEN JEREMIAH L. PATRICIO	COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGIES
3RD	AVEGALE ROSE T. MORCILLA	COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

UNIVERSITY ARTIST OF THE YEAR

RANK	NAME	COLLEGE
1ST	KHYLE IVAN KHIM V. AMACNA	COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGIES
2ND	DONNA I. ALBARRACIN	COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGIES

PUBLICATION EXCELLENCE AWARD

COLLEGIANER STUDENT PUBLICATION

RANK	NAME	COLLEGE
1ST	JANRECS S. CONILAS	COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

PUBLICATION EXCELLENCE AWARD

MATIGDA YEARBOOK PUBLICATION

RANK	NAME	COLLEGE
1ST	KIMBERLY ANNE A. BIONSON	COLLEGE OF NURSING

LOYALTY AWARDS

ITEM NO.	NAME	COLLEGE
	JOHN ZACHARY S. ABALORIO	COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
	GLADYS B. EBORA	COLLEGE OF LAW
	CHRISTIAN DOMINIC L. ESCALONA	COLLEGE OF NURSING
	RAPHAEL ANTHONY M. HANDUGAN	COLLEGE OF NURSING
	MARC JOSEF S. LADERA	COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
	JAZMYNE RYCE G. LEGASPI	COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIECES
	SAMANTHA JEWEL MARTINEZ	COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIECES
	CLAIRE FLORENCE G. PADILLA	COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIECES
	DOMINGO L. RAMIREZ IV	COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
	BRYLLE KRISTIAN E. REMO	COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
	MA. SOFIA S. REYES-DELA PEÑA	COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
	PRINCESS AIRA D. ROMEO	COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
	ALLYAH DENISE M. TUMARONG	COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
	ANGELA DENISE M. TUMARONG	COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

OUTSTANDING STUDENT BODY ORGANIZATION

RANK	ORGANIZATION NAME	COLLEGE
1ST	COLLEGE OF BUSINESS – SBO	COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION

RANK	ORGANIZATION NAME	COLLEGE
1ST	JUNIOR FINANCIAL EXECUTIVES	COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
2ND	GUILD OF SCIENCE EDUCATORS	COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
3RD	JUNIOR PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTANTS	COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

OUTSTANDING CIVIC ORGANIZATION

RANK	ORGANIZATION NAME
1ST	BukSU PROJECT MICHELANGELO
2ND	BukSU FITNESS GYM

OUTSTANDING FRATERNITY AND SORORITY

RANK	ORGANIZATION NAME
1ST	GAMMA DELTA PHI “EUREKANS”

The culmination program served as the grand finale of a multi-stage selection process managed by the university’s Student Leadership and Development Unit (SLeDevU). The evaluations began with the College Screening Committee, followed by the University Screening Committee before final approval was granted by the university president. (Rashelyn Rosette Abunda/ BukSU – IU Intern)