PSC–PCW Women in Sports Awards

Awarded for| Contributions to Philippine sports
Country| Philippines
Presented by| Philippine Sports Commission
Philippine Commission on Women
Eligibility| Women
First awarded| 2024
Related| PSA Annual Awards

The PSC–PCW Women in Sports Awards is an annual award by the state-run Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) in coordination with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW).

## History

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The Women in Sports Awards is created by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) in coordination with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) to recognize the achievements and contributions of women Filipino athletes. Filipino bowler and PSC Commissioner Bong Coo specifically came up with conceptualizing the sports award project.[1][2] [3] The hosting of the award was first publicly announced on March 5, 2024 at PSA Forum.[4]

The first edition of the awards meant to be held annually was held on March 20, 2024 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila coinciding with International Women's Month. The PSC received 300 nominations from various national sports associations with weight given on results made in 2023.[3] 50 major awards were conferred.[5]

As early as March 2024, nominations for the 2025 awards are already being received.[6]

## 2024 awardees

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2024 Women in Sports Awards

Date| March 20, 2024 (2024-03-20)
Location| Rizal Memorial Coliseum, Manila
Country| Philippines
Highlights
Athletes of the Year| Alex Eala (Tennis)
Sarina Bolden (Football)
Lifetime Achievement Awardees| 6 awardees
Flame Awardees| 5 awardees
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The following were the awardees for the 1st Women in Sports Awards:[7]

### Main awardees

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Award | Winner | Sport / team / recognition | References

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Athletes of the Year | Alex Eala | Tennis | [8]
Sarina Bolden | Football
(Philippine national team)
Lifetime Achievement Award | Lydia de Vega | Athletics | [8]
Elma Muros | Athletics
Erlinda Lavandia | Athletics
Arianne Cerdeña | Bowling
Bong Coo | Bowling
Adeline Dumapong | Powerlifting
Beatriz Lucero Lhuillier | Taekwondo
Flame Award | Hidilyn Diaz | Weightlifting |

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Alyssa Valdez | Volleyball
Margielyn Didal | Skateboarding
Rubilen Amit | Snooker
Carina Dayondon | Mountain climbing
Main Individual Award | Jema Galanza | Volleyball | [8]
Xiandi Chua | Swimming
Vanessa Sarno | Weightlifting
Jocel Lyn Ninobla | Taekwondo
Jemyca Aribado | Squash
Bien Zoleta Manalac | Soft Tennis
Franchette Quiroz | Shooting
Hergie Bacyadan | Boxing
Bianca Bustamante | Motorsports
Agatha Wong | Wushu
Daisy Valdez | Surfing
Joyce Gail Reboton | Powerlifting
Cheska Altomonte | Softball
Kheith Rhynne Cruz | Table Tennis
Kim Mangrobang | Triathlon
Pia Gabriel | Motorsports
Cristina Vergara | Wrestling
Mika de Guzman | Badminton
Shagne Yaoyao | Cycling
Joanie Delgaco | Rowing
Sakura Alforte | Karate
Islay Erika Bomogao | Muay Thai
Aleah Finnegan | Gymnastics
Rena Furukawa | Judo
Princess Arbilon | Modern Pentathlon
Sandi Menchi Abahan | Obstacle Course Racing
Lealyn Baligasa | Canoe
Marie Alexis Sy | Bowling
Kaila Napolis | Jiujitsu
Jack Animam | Basketball
Marisa Baronda | Bowls
Andrea Robles | Archery
Nesthy Petecio | Boxing
Janelle May Frayna | Chess
Bianca Pagdanganan | Golf
Angel Derla | Kun Bokator
Sydney Sy Tancontian | Sambo
Alaiza Belmonte | Softball
Robyn Brown | Athletics
Samantha Catantan | Fencing
Renz Dacquel | Kickboxing
Rassiel Sales | Rugby
Cheska Centeno | Billiards
Pearl Caneda | Dancesport

### Citations

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Winner | Sport / team / recognition | References

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Joy Reyes | National Academy of Sports sports director | [8]
Veronica Cruz | Trainer and nutritionist
Jeaneth Aro | Nutritionist
Karen Trinidad | Sports psychologist
Dyan Castillejo | Sportscaster
Pia Cayetano | Women in Sports advocate
Smart Omega Empress | Esports (team) | [10]
Aielle Aguilar | Jiu-Jitsu | [11]
Precious Aguilar | Obstacle course racing (coach) | [11]
Mau Belen | Basketball 3x3 (coach) | [11]
Ani De Leon Brown | Triathlon (coach) | [11]
Josephine Canare | Bowling (coach) | [11]
Kyle Catantan | Fencing | [11]
Edelyn de Asis | Wheelchair dancesport | [11]
Kaizen de la Serna | Obstacle course racing | [11]
Francine Duchess | Canoe kayak (coach) | [11]
Divina Gracia Escala | Soft tennis (coach) | [11]
Maricon Fornea | Rowing (coach) | [11]
Joanna Franquelli | Handball (coach) | [11]
Jan Jodilyn Fronda | Chess | [11]
Isabella Gamez | Figure skating | [11]
Cheyzer Mendoza | Chess (parasport) | [11]
Juliana Gomez | Fencing | [11]
Alexa Larrazabal | Fencing | [12]
Jamie Lim | Karate | [11]
Rianne Malixi | Golf | [11]
Joy Marino | Archery (coach) | [11]
Precious Ocaya-Delarmino | Muaythai (coach) | [11]
Haydee Ong | Basketball (coach) | [11]
Rani Ortega | Taekwondo (coach) | [11]
Ana Santiago | Softball (coach) | [13]
Tots Carlos | Volleyball | [11]

## References

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1. ^ Pedralvez, Bong (March 5, 2024). "Inaugural Filipino Women in Sports Awards slated". Malaya Business Insight. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
2. ^ "First-ever All-Women Sports Awards set for March 20". ABS-CBN News. March 5, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
3. ^ a b "First-ever All-Women Sports Awards slated March 20". The Philippine Star. March 5, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
4. ^ "Esports, Women in Sports Awards tatalakayin sa PSA Forum ngayon" [Esports, Women in Sports Awards will be tackled at PSA Forum today]. Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). The Philippine Star. March 5, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
5. ^ "Filipina athletes take spotlight in All Women in Sports Awards". Manila Bulletin. March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
6. ^ "Women In Sports Awards receives early nominations". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 27, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
7. ^ "Pinay athletes take center stage in Women in Sports Awards". ABS-CBN News. March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
8. ^ a b c d "Eala, Bolden Named Women In Sports Awards' Athletes Of The Year". PageOne.ph. March 20, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
9. ^ "Diaz-Naranjo, 4 others named Flame Awardees in 1st Women in Sports Awards". Manila Bulletin. March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
10. ^ "Smart Omega Empress honored at Women in Sports Awards Night". Manila Standard. March 22, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
11. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w Andaya, Ed (March 19, 2024). "When they compete, they're beautiful". Journal Online. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
12. ^ "Highlights of PSC - PCW Women in Sports Awards held in Rizal Memorial Coliseum March 20, 2024 | Highlights of PSC - PCW Women in Sports Awards held in Rizal Memorial Coliseum March 20, 2024". Radyo Pilipinas 2 Sports (in Filipino and English). DZSR. March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2024 - via Facebook.[better source needed]
13. ^ Valderrama, Aeron Paul (March 20, 2024). "UAAP 86 Softball: Adamson soars closer to Finals with commanding 10-0 win over Ateneo". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved March 23, 2024.