
2008 GFI YLA Awardee: Ms. Janice Alcalde

2007 GFI YLA Awardee: Mr. Omar Ragheb
Galing Foundation, Inc: 2009 Youth Leadership Award Nomination
Galing Foundation, Inc. announces its nomination process to award a student for its 3rd Youth Leadership Award:
Selection Guidelines:
The Galing Foundation, Inc. Board or its designee will select a student from one of the three school levels:
1. Elementary Level
2. Middle School Level
3. High School Level
The student must be from the Filipino Community whom you think have made valuable contributions to the school and community of Metro Atlanta.
Procedure:
Nominations may come from any resident of Georgia nominating any student of Filipino heritage attending a local school in the state of Georgia. Nominations must be in writing and must be mailed (electronically or via postal service) to Galing Foundation, Inc. by no later than November 15, 2009.
I. Selections: A selection committee composed of 3 distinguished members serving in the state of Georgia will make Final selection.
II. Criteria for selection will be based on the following:
A. Academic Excellence: Each nominee shall provide proof of academic achievement as well as active involvement in extra-curricular activities of the school;
B. Community Service: Renders willingly service to schools or communities in Georgia when called upon and provides help and assistance when he/she sees a need;
C. Leadership: Demonstrates self initiative in promoting school and community's charitable activities. Exemplifies positive qualities and attitudes, which students can look up to;
D. Character: Demonstrates genuine concern for others. Sets a positive example for students to emulate. Displays an exemplary disposition towards people.
Award:
Each honoree will receive a certificate of recognition and $400 U.S. savings bond sponsored by The office of Philippine Honorary Consul General Raoul "Ray" Donato and Galing Foundation, Inc.
Announcement of Winners will be published via AccessPhilippineAtlanta and Galing Foundation, Inc. website on December 1, 2009.
The Awards dinner will be held on Friday, December 4, 2008 at 6pm at Canton House located on Buford Hwy.
For dinner reservations, please contact: Ces Alberto (404) 361-9313
$30 per person
$25 advance purchase until Nov. 30
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2009 GFI Youth Leadership Award
NOMINATION FORM
Complete Name: ____________ _________ _________ _________
Complete Address: ____________ _________ _________ ________
Date: ____________ ______
Please provide a rationale in each area why this person has been nominated.
A. Academic Excellence:
B. Community Service:
C. Leadership:
D. Character:
Submitted by:
Tel. No.:
Email Address:
Upon completion of this form, please email it to galingfoundation@yahoo.com
www.galingfoundation.com