Awardees are selected and determined by averaging scores assigned by the Selection Committee on the criteria described on the nomination form for activities and projects nominee may have initiated or have been involved in her country of residence:
Impact
Innovation
Involvement
Femtorship (mentorship)
Professionalism
Sustainability (of activity or project she may have started or have been involved)
The following scoring has been set up to be consistent across the award categories and the Selection Committee will provide numerical scores for each of the following final selection scoring:
Leadership
The degree to which the nominee led the initiative, project or activity, demonstrated by behaviors such as setting clear goals, providing guidance, coaching and support, working through obstacles and/or celebrating success.
Challenge:
The scope, difficulty and size of the initiative, project or activity.
Ownership
The degree to which the nominee took ownership of the challenges she faced for the initiative, project or activity, demonstrated by behaviors such as helping define outcomes, setting clear goals, providing guidance, working through obstacles and communicating challenges and successes.
ECONOMIC SECTORS REPRESENTED BY THE NOMINEES
Primary Economic Sector = includes industries that produce or extract raw materials
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Farming, Hunting, Mining, Extraction
Secondary Economic Sector = includes the manufacturing of natural resources
Construction, Processing, Auto Production, Textiles, Engineering, Energy Utilities
Tertiary Economic Sector = service industry
Communication Services, Government Workers (military, law enforcement, politics, public transit), Healthcare, Finance, Education, Entertainment (special events, publishing, motion picture, video & TV, sound & music), Legal, Non-profit/non-governmental, Restaurants, Retail, Travel/Tourism, Transportation, Wholesale
Quaternary Economic Sector = knowledge-based and production of information
Consulting Services (interior design), Information Technology, Financial Planning, Media (journalism), Research & Development
COUNTRIES AND U.S. STATES REPRESENTED BY THE NOMINEES
Australia
Belgium
Italy
Philippines
Batangas
Cebu
Paranaque City
Pasig City
Makati City
Mandaluyong City
Manila
Muntinlupa
Negros Oriental
Quezon City
Taguig
Valenzuela City
Singapore
South Korea
Switzerland
Geneva
Vaud
Taiwan
United States
Arkansas
California
Colorado
District of Columbia (Washington, DC)
Florida
Hawaii
Louisiana
Maryland
Michigan
Oregon
Virginia
Nevada
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi
Dubai
2016 GLOBAL FWN100™ AWARDEES
Global FWN100™ 2016 Awardees at Mactan Shangri-La, August 23, 2016
BEHIND THE SCENES LEADERS
This award category recognizes Filipina women who may not have the big title or corner office, but is a driving force behind the success of a social cause or life issue, a community organization's project or initiative; or her employer's organizational business unit or department. Someone who has gone beyond the call of duty to devote time, energy, and resources to advocate for those who need a voice, or support the organization she represents or works for.
Ana Bel Mayo, President, I Colori del Mondo Adda Onlus, Associaziona Citta’Mondo Milano, Milan, Italy.
Carlota Hufana Ader, President & Owner, CHA Services, Hawaii, USA.
Carmen Garcia, Managing Director, Community Corporate Pty Ltd, Mylor, Australia.
Elena “Jingjing” Villanueva Romero, Founder & CEO, Stratos Public Relations Consultancy, Quezon City, Philippines.
Imelda Martin Hum, President, Brighton Sleep Diagnostic, Chief Operative Officer, IM System Group, IAWS Integrated Aviation Weather Solution, Michigan, USA.
Maria Victoria Jose Cuisia, President, Asean Women’s Circle, Washington D.C., USA.
Melanie C. Ng, Executive Vice President, Ng Khai Development Corp and President, Cebu, Philippines.
Rocio Nuyda, Owner, Grace Events, Manila, Philippines.
BUILDERS
Builders have demonstrated exceptional business impact at a large workplace environment; displaying deep passion for a cause through collaborative initiatives or alliances with corporations or nonprofit organizations on behalf of her own organization; demonstrates high potential and skill with measurable results at a government agency, nonprofit or organization in the public and private sectors. “Buildership” is about building better organizations, leading broken organizations to adjust, repair, and re-align.
Bernadette M. Schlueter, Principal, Department of Defense Education Activity - SHAPE American Elementary School, Casteau, Belgium
Cristina “Bea” Teh-Tan, Managing Director, Consumer Business Head, Citibank, NA, Philippines
Charina Mundo Vergara, Marketing Manager, Island Pacific Seafood Market California, USA
Eloiza T.B. Domingo-Snyder, Senior Director and Deputy Chief Diversity Officer, Diversity & Inclusion, Johns Hopkins Medicine and The Johns Hopkins Health System, Maryland, USA
Lorna Patajo-Kapunan, Senior Partner, Kapunan, Garcia & Castillo Law Offices, Manila, Philippines
Magnolia Misolas Uy, Commercial Counselor, Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Philippines to the World Trade Organisation, Geneva, Switzerland
Maria Cristina “Ginbee” Layug Go, Senior Vice President - Head, Retail Loans Business, BPI Family Savings Bank, Pasig City, Philippines
Maria Socorro “Cory” Valenzuela Vidanes, Chief Operating Officer, ABS-CBN Corporation, Quezon City, Philippines
Marites T. Dagdag, President, Clorox International Philippines, Inc., Manila, Philippines
Milalin Sarenas-Javellana, Facility Director, Philippines Australia Human Resources & Organisational Development Facility, Paranaque City, Philippines
Mona Lisa Bautista Dela Cruz, FASP, ASA, President & Chief Operating Officer, Insular Life Assurance Company, Ltd., Manila Philippines
Patricia “Pixie” Javier- Gutierrez, Executive Director and Head of Corporate Communications JP Morgan Chase & Co., Manila, Philippines
Stella Solero Bernabe, Region Head Manulife- STELLAR Region, Recruitment, Business Expansion Nationwide, Financial Planning, Cebu, Philippines
EMERGING LEADERS
This award category recognizes Filipina women below age 35 who are making their mark in a leadership role, are on the pathway to principalship and building capacity across an organizational system in the public and private sectors.. Emerging Leaders have powerful mindsets and skill sets that drive achievement for their organizations.
Anne Quintos, Managing Partner, PageJump Media, Author, Abroad Me: 22 Success Strategies for Young Overseas Filipinos, Taipei, Taiwan
Eva Marie Wang, Ph.D. Researcher - Global Education Cooperation, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
FOUNDERS & PIONEERS
This award honors Filipina women in their capacities as the chief executive, president, executive director or founder of a company, community organization, non-profit, or business venture that they helped start, build or significantly grow. This award category is for the trailblazers who have marshaled resources and applied innovative practices, processes and/or technologies in a new and groundbreaking way to address significant business or organizational opportunity.
Agnes A. Gervacio, President, NEC Philippines, Inc. Makati, Philippines
Amparito Llamas Lhuillier, President, Amparito Llamas Lhuillier Education Foundation (ALLEF), Cebu, Philippines
Christine Amour-Levar, Founding Partner, Women on a Mission, Singapore
Cynthia Romero Mamon, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer, Enchanted Kingdom, Inc., Manila, Philippines
Gina Garcia Atienza, President, SunStar Management Inc., SunStar Media Group, Cebu, Philippines
Glenda Barretto, CEO, Via Mare Catering Services, Inc., Makati, Philippines
Janette Nellie Go Chiu, President, GCH Holdings, Inc., Cebu, Philippines
Maria Rosa Nieva Carrion, Founder & CEO, Seagull Philippines, Inc., Paranaque City, Philippines
Malou N. Santos, Chief Operating Officer, Star Creatives, Quezon City, Philippines
Marylou Ty Garcia, Founder/ CEO, Networking Women Capital Fund, California, USA
Nancy Reyes Lumen, Self-proclaimed “ADOBOQUEEN”, Partner, The Commissary Kitchen, Cookbook Author and Culinary Brand Ambassador, Manila, Philippines
Paulette Deduque-Liu, President, PSC Primary Skills, Inc., COO, PSEFI-SKILLS, SVP - HR, Primary Group of Builders, Cebu, Philippines
INNOVATORS & THOUGHT LEADERS
This award recognizes women who have broken new ground in the global workplace, have delivered new and unique applications of emerging technology transforming the way people think, in the fields of sports, literature, the arts and pop culture; or have improved the lives of others by helping develop a product or service in the fields of science, technology, engineering, sports, arts, or mathematics. This award category is also for someone who have either launched a new enterprise, a learning function, or completely overhauled an existing process, development or community initiative that has sparked a following.
Caroline Marian Santos-Enriquez, President & CEO, Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela, Philippines
Edita A. De Leon, Global Head of Corporate Affairs, Nestlé Nutrition, Nestlé S.A., Switzerland
Mylene Abiva, President & CEO, Felta Multi-Media Inc., Manila, Philippines
Karen Ida Alparce-Villanueva, Managing Partner, Health Prx Communication Services, Manila, Philippines
Marina Durano, Senior Program Officer, Open Society Foundation, New York, USA
“NICOLE”
This award honors Filipina women whose words, actions, and activism, inspire others to act and revolutionize society’s way of understanding traditional beliefs and customs thus leaving behind a Filipino global imprint. “Nicole,” who sparked an international dialogue about women’s rights, national sovereignty, and international law, as she steadfastly pursued justice against her rapists, inspires this category.
Leni Robredo, Vice President, Republic of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines.
POLICYMAKERS & VISIONARIES
This award recognizes Filipina women leaders who have demonstrated exceptional acumen combined with a forward-looking vision in the development or influencing of policies, campaigns or laws that impact business, industry, and society. Leaders who enrich the lives, careers and businesses of others; someone who shares the benefits of their wealth, experience, and knowledge; actions that significantly change how we think and live.
Maria Milagros Fernan Cayosa, Regular Member representing the IBP, Judicial and Bar Council, Manila, Philippines
CONTINUING INFLUENCERS
The Most Influential Filipina Women in the World™ Award may be received up to three times. Remarkable women were selected for the second time for continuing to be influential in their field, workplace and community. When selected for the third time in the future, awardee will then be inducted into the FWN “Always Influential” Hall of Fame.
Ace Itchon
FOUNDER & PIONEER
President & CEO, Chairman of the Board, Aspen Philippines, Manila, Philippines
Anny Misa Hefti
BUILDER
Samahang Pilipina Bern, Ruederswil, Switzerland
Chit Lijauco
BEHIND THE SCENES LEADER
Managing Editor, Philippine Tatler, Manila, Philippines
Emma Imperial
INNOVATOR & THOUGHT LEADER
President & CEO, Imperial Homes Corp., Muntinlupa, Philippines
Josefina “Chef Jessie” Sincioco
INNOVATOR & THOUGHT LEADER
President & CEO, Chef Jessie Restaurants, Manila, Philippines
Karen Batungbacal
FOUNDER AND PIONEER
Executive General Manager at QBE Insurance, Manila, Philippines
Maan Hontiveros
BUILDER
CEO, AirAsia Inc. Philippines, Chair, AirAsia Zest, Manila, Philippines
Myrna Tang Yao
FOUNDER & PIONEER
Founder & CEO, Richprime Global, Inc., Manila, Philippine
Nora Kakilala Terrado
INNOVATOR & THOUGHT LEADER
Undersecretary, Department of Trade & Industry, Government of the Philippines, Muntinlupa, Philippines
Pet R. Hartman
BUILDER
SVP, Global Services Operation, Arch Insurance Group, New Jersey, USA, Manila, Philippines
KEEPERS OF THE FLAME
Sustaining Pinay Power 2020 is quite daunting. As the excitement dies down and the reality of executing FWN's 2020 game plan sets in, many will drop out and others will pick up the torch. The Keepers of the Flame are the caretakers to ensure that the Vision 2020 is kept alive: A Filipina Woman Leader in every sector of the global economy.
Amar Bornkamp, Senior Team Manager, Access & Entitlements Integration, Charles Schwab, San Francisco, California
Bambi Lorica, MD, FAAP, Holistic Pediatrician, Maryland
Delle Sering, CEO, SevenSeven Softwares, Inc., New Jersey, U.S.A.
Elena Mangahas, Co-Chair, Little Manila Foundation, Stockton, California
Gloria T. Caoile, National Political Director, Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, Henderson, Nevada
Josephine Romero, CEO, Magpie.IM, Philippines.
Maria Beebe, Ph.D., President, Global Networks, Oregon
Maria Roseni "Nini" M. Alvero, Assistant Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry, Republic of the Philippines.
Marily Mondejar, Founder & CEO, Filipina Women's Network, San Francisco, California
Colonel Shirley S. Raguindin, Chief Diversity Officer, Air National Guard; Chief of Diversity, National Guard Bureau, Washington DC
Sonia T. Delen, Senior Vice President, Banc of America Leasing, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, San Francisco, Calfornia
Susie Quesada, President, Ramar Foods International, Pittsburg, California
Thelma Boac, Trustee, Berryessa Union School, San Jose, California