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Monday, July 03, 2006
CCCI awards firms, entrepreneurs for serving as ‘models’ for industry
THE Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) awarded last Friday Cebu-based entrepreneurs, who have made a mark in their respective fields by inspiring and providing jobs to the community.
CCCI has insitutionalize the various award categories, namely: entrepreneur of the year, young entrepreneur, emerging entrepreneur, socially responsible corporation, small business entrepreneur and special citations.
“We continue to vigorously endorse and encourage excellent achievers. They are the movers and trailblazers of industry…(they) open up for us new and novel lines and ways of doing business. They are the models from whom we can emulate best practices for the improvement of our trades,” CCCI president Francis Monera said.
This year’s awardees are: Frederick Ong Jr. of Ong Kin King and Co Inc. for the entrepreneur of the year; Alex Derek Dytian of Creative Cuisine, Big Mao and Chikaan for the young entrepreneur award.
Awards
Johnie Lim of Body and Sole was named emerging entrepreneur; lacto bacillus drink producer Pafi Techno Resources Corp. for being a socially responsible corporation; and Victoria Congmon of Sunburst Fried Chicken Inc. for the small business entrepreneur award.
Special citations were also given to: Shangri-La’s Mactan Island Resort for being the pioneer internationally renowned resort in Cebu; Sykes Asia Inc. for being the pioneer call center in Cebu; NEC Telecom Software Philippines for being the pioneer offshore software developer in Cebu; and Dash Engineering Philippines Inc. for being the pioneer engineering outsourcing locator in Cebu.
The panel of judges was composed of Geronimo Sta. Ana, Hernan Streegan and lawyer Anastacio Montuerto Jr.
Trophy
Meanwhile, the CCCI has institutionalized the design for its trophy for entrepreneurship awards. The figure will be used in future awarding ceremonies for business achievers.
The trophy and plaques were designed by CCCI trustee Jay Yuvallos and crafted by U-Value Home Savers’ Depot.
The trophy shows characteristics of a Cebuano entrepreneur, the attractions of Cebu, as well as one of the main drivers of Cebu’s economy—information and communications technology. The figure shows the role of the CCCI in linking Cebu to the international arena.
The trophy also bears what the CCCI calls the six pillars of success, namely: personal integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, industry impact, responsibility and strategic directions. (JBN/with PR)
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