GAWAD GALING POOK AWARDS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATIONS IN LOCAL GOVERNANCE Mission: Search and recognize outstanding programs of local governments.

SELECTION CRITERIA Positive socio-economic and environmental impact 35% Promotion of people’s empowerment 35% Transferability and sustainability 20% Efficiency of program delivery 10%

10 Outstanding Programs are chosen every year through a rigorous Process: Documentary review of programs Regional Screening Selection of semi-finalists by the National Selection Committee Site validation Selection of finalist by the NSC Oral presentation by finalists Decision-making Presentation of awards By the President

Award for Continuing Excellence LGUs who have been Galing Pook winners for five years and have developed and sustained a culture of excellence within its locality. Bulacan Province Nueva Vizcaya province Naga City Marikina City

Assist in building capability of local governments through dissemination of innovative and effective LGU programs. Facilitate replication through the creation of learning laboratories that serve as sources for policy agenda, model building and cross-fertilization of learning among LGUs. Serve as a resource institution on LGU innovations and best practices.