IN PURSUIT OF EQUALITY AND INCLUSION, THE WORKPLACE HAS BECOME A POWERFUL ARENA FOR CHANGE. THE PHILIPPINE FINANCIAL AND INTER-INDUSTRY PRIDE (PFIP) PROUDLY CHAMPIONS THIS MOVEMENT THROUGH THE PHILIPPINE BAHAGHARI AWRDS, AN ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT PAVE THE WAY FOR LGBTQ+ INCLUSIONS IN THE CORPORATE WORLD.
EACH YEAR, PFIP'S ESTEEMED BOARD OF JUDGES CAREFULLY REVIEWS NOMINATIONS AND SELECTS WINNER FOR THE FOUR MAIN CATEGORIES, RECOGNIZING THOSE WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT TO WORKPLACE INCLUSION:
MAIN AWARDS
THE BAHAGHARI AWARDS HONOR INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INSTITUTIONS LEADING THE WAY IN LGBTQ+ INCLUSION, ADVOCACY, AND EMPOWERMENT ACROSS VARIOUS SECTORS.
COMPANY OF THE YEAR
A COMPANY'S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION EXTENDS BEYOND POLICIES-IT'S ABOUT FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING. THIS AWARD HONORS THE PFIP MEMBER COMPANY THAT HAS LED THE WAY THROUGH STRATEGIC INITIATIVES, LEADERSHIP ADVOCACY, AND BEST PRACTICES THAT CREATE AN INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE WORKPLACE FOR LGBTQ+ EMPLOYEES.
EXECUTIVE ALLY OF THE YEAR
ALLYSHIP PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN FOSTERING INCLUSIONS. THIS AWARD IS GIVEN TO A SENIOR LEADER WHO HAS DEMONSTRATED VISIBLE AND CONSISTENT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ+ EMPLOYEES-BOTH WITHIN THEIR ORGANIZATION AND IN THE BROADER COMMUNITY. THEIR EFFORTS HAVE CREATED SAFER, MORE INCLUSIVE, AND EMPOWERING WORKPLACES.
LGBTQ+ LEADER OF THE YEAR
THIS AWARD HONORS AN EXCEPTIONAL LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUAL WHO EXEMPLIFIES EXCELLENCE IN THE CORPORATE WORLD WITH FEARLESS LEADERSHIP AND UNWAVERING DEDICATION, THEY BREAK BARRIERS, ADVOCATE FOR INCLUSIVITY, AND INSPIRE MEANINGFUL CHANGE.
PRIDE NETWORK OF THE YEAR
PRIDE NETWORKS SERVE AS VITAL PLATFORMS FOR LGBTQ+ EMPLOYEES AND ALLIES. THIS AWARD RECOGNIZES THE PFIP MEMBER ORAGANIZATIONS WHISE PRIDE NETWORK HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN PROMOTING INCLUSION THROUGH IMPACTGUL INITIATIVES, STRONG COMMUNITY ENGANGEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS.
EXPANDING RECOGNITION
ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THE MOVEMENT FOR LGBTQ+ RIGHTS EXTENDS BEYOND THE CORPORATE WORLD, PFIP IS EXPANDING ITS RECOGNITION TO HONOR MORE CHANGEMAKERS:
PFIP'S CHOICE ALLY of THE YEAR
This special recognition honors an individual who, though not part of the LGBTQ+ community, has gone above and beyond in championing equality and inclusion. Chosen by PFIP’s leadership, this ally embodies the spirit of solidarity, using their platform, influence, and actions to create safer, more inclusive spaces for all.
ADVOCACY OF THE YEAR
Advocacy of the Year
This award recognizes an outstanding initiative or campaign that has made a significant impact in advancing LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion. Whether through education, policy change, awareness-building, or community empowerment, this advocacy stands out for its reach, relevance, and results in pushing the equality movement forward.
BAHAGHARI CHAMPION
This prestigious recognition is awarded to an individual whose unwavering commitment and leadership have created lasting change for the LGBTQ+ community. A true trailblazer, the Bahaghari Champion leads with courage, inspires with action, and stands as a beacon of hope and pride for equality in the workplace and beyond.
PFIP'S CHOICE LGBTQ+ ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR
Handpicked by PFIP, this award honors an inspiring LGBTQ+ individual who exemplifies authenticity, leadership, and resilience. Through their visibility and impact, they serve as a powerful role model—empowering others to live proudly, lead boldly, and break barriers in the workplace and society.
A CELEBRATION OF PROGRESS AND UNITY
THE PHILIPPINE BAHAGHARI AWARDS IS MORE THAN JUST A MOMENT OF RECOGNITION
-IT IS A REMINDER THAT THE JOURNEY TOWARD TRUE INCLUSION IS ONGOING.
BY CELEBRATING THE INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES LEADING THE CHARGE,
-PFIP CONTINUES TO AMPLIFY THE COLLECTIVE VOICE OF THE CORPORATE PRIDE COMMUNITY.
AS WE LOOK AHEAD, WE REAFFIRM OUR COMMITMENT TO CREATING SAFER,
MORE INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES WHERE ALL FILIPINO TALENTS CAN THRIVE.
