Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) received the Special Citation for Most Engaged Consortium Member Institutions during the KINANG Awards of the Southern Tagalog Agriculture, Aquatic and Resources Research, Development and Extension Consortium held via Zoom on June 3.
The recognition was given to consortium member institutions with at least 85 percent participation in key STAARRDEC activities, including meetings, fora, training, submission of reports, and event hosting. The STAARRDEC Secretariat conducted the assessment using internal documentation, with inputs from cluster coordinators, representatives, and monitoring teams.
SLSU also produced three cluster representative awardees.
Ms. April Arianne A. de Leon, Head of the SLSU Information and Communications Office, received the Gawad Kinang for Best Science Communication Cluster Representative. The award recognized her significant contributions to promoting research and development through various communication platforms and activities.
Dr. Jeniffer Edytha J. Lagrazon, Center Chief and Manager of the SLSU Technology Business Incubator, won the Gawad Kinang for Best Technology Transfer Cluster Representative for her active contributions to STAARRDECโs technology transfer initiatives.
Dr. Nicanor L. Guinto, Director of the SLSU Office of Research Services, bagged the Gawad Kinang for Best Research and Development Cluster Representative for his active involvement and contributions to STAARRDECโs R&D agenda and activities.
Cluster Representative Awards were evaluated based on attendance and active participation in cluster activities and meetings, outputs or initiatives aligned with STAARRDEC goals, collaboration and coordination with other cluster members and units, and timeliness and quality of submissions and reporting.
The KINANG Awards, named after the Filipino word meaning sparkle, brilliance, or radiance, serve as STAARRDECโs highest form of recognition. The awards honor individuals and institutions whose contributions to research, extension, technology transfer, and consortium collaboration create meaningful impact across the agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources sectors.
The awarding formed part of the 38th STAARRDEC Anniversary Celebration, which featured the activity โLinking Industry Challenges to Regional Innovation Pathways: A STAARRDEC Anniversary Featureโ anchored on the theme โCelebrating 38 Years of Regional Transformation through Agri-Aqua Innovation.โ
SLSU also produced three cluster representative awardees.
Ms. April Arianne A. de Leon, Head of the SLSU Information and Communications Office, received the Gawad Kinang for Best Science Communication Cluster Representative. The award recognized her significant contributions to promoting research and development through various communication platforms and activities.
Dr. Jeniffer Edytha J. Lagrazon, Center Chief and Manager of the SLSU Technology Business Incubator, won the Gawad Kinang for Best Technology Transfer Cluster Representative for her active contributions to STAARRDECโs technology transfer initiatives.
Dr. Nicanor L. Guinto, Director of the SLSU Office of Research Services, bagged the Gawad Kinang for Best Research and Development Cluster Representative for his active involvement and contributions to STAARRDECโs R&D agenda and activities.
Cluster Representative Awards were evaluated based on attendance and active participation in cluster activities and meetings, outputs or initiatives aligned with STAARRDEC goals, collaboration and coordination with other cluster members and units, and timeliness and quality of submissions and reporting.
The KINANG Awards, named after the Filipino word meaning sparkle, brilliance, or radiance, serve as STAARRDECโs highest form of recognition. The awards honor individuals and institutions whose contributions to research, extension, technology transfer, and consortium collaboration create meaningful impact across the agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources sectors.
The awarding formed part of the 38th STAARRDEC Anniversary Celebration, which featured the activity โLinking Industry Challenges to Regional Innovation Pathways: A STAARRDEC Anniversary Featureโ anchored on the theme โCelebrating 38 Years of Regional Transformation through Agri-Aqua Innovation.โ
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