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

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

3. 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

4. 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

8. 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.