The country’s most outstanding OFWs will be honored this December 3 at the SM Mall of Asia. The awards will be handed out during the KABAYAN 2022 OFW Summit organized by the non-profit Go Negosyo.

The winners were chosen after a nomination phase last November, and were evaluated by a panel of judges. The winners are all current or former OFWs who have an inspiring and admirable story as an OFW. They are also proud Filipinos who continue to recognize the country’s culture and significance in their professional growth. 

“The awards will be a great opportunity not only to recognize our nation’s modern heroes but also to encourage more Filipinos to support our OFWs,” said Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion. “Our OFWs already contribute to the economic development of our country. When they decide to invest their money here by becoming entrepreneurs, they help uplift the lives of so many other Filipinos,” he said.

Go Negosyo will be awarding eight OFWs under three categories, namely Most Inspiring OFWs turned Entrepreneurs, Most Inspiring OFWs turned Influencers; and Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs.

Winners of the Most Inspiring OFWs turned Entrepreneurs Award must be an active or former OFW who started a business in the Philippines and has an inspirational OFW story. The Most Inspiring OFWs turned Influencers Awardee must be an active or former OFW currently who became an Influencer in the top metaverse platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and TikTok); being an entrepreneur is a plus. The Most Inspiring OFW Awardee must be an active or former OFW who has an inspirational OFW story; has succeeded in his field and elevated the life of their family; must have achieved educational advancement, professional success, financial stability, and has demonstrated positive community involvement.

These specially selected Inspiring OFWs will be recognized during the awarding ceremony held during the KABAYAN 2022 this December 3, 2022, at SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, Pasay City.