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THE AWARD
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Mariang Maya, the heroine of the Filipino zarzuela written by Virginia R. Moreno for the 1953 Sigma Delta Phi musical production, epitomises womanhood at her best.
Since Sigma Delta Phi's Golden Jubilee in 1983 and every five years thereafter, the Alumnae chapter of the Sorority has embarked on a search for the Sigma Deltans who, in a membership renowned for its eclat, manage nevertheless, to exude a more luminous brilliance.
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To these extraordinary women is bestowed the Mariang Maya Award, the highest salute that Sigma Delta Phi can bestow on a sister.
They are chosen from various fields and are judged in accordance with their contribution and commitment to the upliftment of the quality of life of those around them. Additionally, they must be outstanding achievers in their chosen fields and must have excellent scholastic records.
THE AWARDEES
To date, thirty Sigma Deltans including two Living Founders as Special Awardees in 1998, are proud owners of the Mariang Maya statueette that was designed and sculpted by National Artist Napoleon Abueva.
1983
Ameurfina Melencio-Herrera '46 for Government Service
Estefania Aldaba-Lim '38 for International Relations
Flerida Ruth Pineda-Romero '47 for Education (Law)
Aleli Guzman Quirino, M.D. '33 for Humanities, Community Development and Social Work
Dolores A. Ramirez '55 for Education (Science)
Lourdes Lontok-Cruz '47 for Business and Entrepreneurship
Anita Magsaysay-Ho '35 for Visual Arts
Ofelia Gelvezon-Tequi '59 for Graphic Arts
Felicitas Tayag-Rodaic '53 for Performing Arts (Dance)
Joy Gamboa-Virata '53 for Performing Arts (Theatre)
1988
Corazon Flores-Azucena '55 for Community Service
Lilia R. Bautista '52 for Law and Public Administration
Lilia Calderon-Clemente '57 for Business Management
Solita Collas-Monsod '56 for Economics
Rosalinda L. Orosa '46 for Art and Literature
Rosario L. Planas '50 for Politics
Belen Morallo-Rejesus '57 for Science
1993
Betty Go-Belmonte '52 for Journalism
Celia Diaz Laurel '48 for Creative Arts
Emiliana Novero-Bernardo ‘55 for Science and Education
Araceli Limcaco-Dans ‘47 for Visual Arts
Pura Kalaw-Ledesma ‘33 for Arts Development
Josefina Trinidad-Lichauco ‘52 for Government Service (Community)
Erlinda Pili-Sevilla ‘56 for Government Service (Agriculture)
1998
Gloria Lucero Monzon '33 Golden Mariang Maya Award
Lourdes Paredes-San Diego '33 Golden Mariang Maya Award
Virginia Oteyza de Guia '38 for Public Service (Community)
Leonor Ines Luciano '38 for Government Service (Law and Judiciary)
Felice Prudente Sta. Maria '66 for Literature (History and Culture)
Priscilla Chinte Sanchez '55 for Science and Education
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THE NOMINEES
The Sigma Delta Phi Alumnae Association (SDPAA) is currently accepting nominations for the 5th Mariang Maya Awards to be awarded during the celebration of the 70th Sorority Jubilee this December 2003.
All sisters are encouraged to submit nominations for sister-achievers. Click here to download the Nomintaion Form and Guidelines for the 5th Mariang Maya Awards. Deadline for submission is on OCTOBER 20, 2003.
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