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A total of forty-eight (48) awards will be given to the outstanding organizations in Climate Action and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management under the following categories:

GREEN AWARDS

Green Barangays
Green Sangguniang Kabataan Councils
Green Youth Organizations
Green Businesses
Green Hospitals
Green Schools

Resilient AWARDS

Resilient Barangays
Resilient Sangguniang Kabataan Councils
Resilient Youth Organizations
Resilient Businesses
Resilient Hospitals
Resilient Schools

the prize​

Each winner will receive a trophy and the corresponding cash grant that will be used to support the organization’s ongoing or future Climate Action and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management projects.

GREEN AWARDS

Food Security and Green Spaces

  • ₱300,000.00

Waste Management Solutions

  • ₱300,000.00

Water Stewardship and Conservation

  • ₱300,000.00

Sustainable Energy and Energy Efficiency

  • ₱300,000.00

Sustainable Transportation and Active Mobility

  • ₱300,000.00

Climate Change Action Plan Pillars Best Proposal

  • ₱100,000.00

Climate Change Action Plan Pillars Best Proposal

  • ₱100,000.00

Climate Change Action Plan Pillars Best Proposal

  • ₱100,000.00

Climate Change Action Plan Pillars Best Proposal

  • ₱100,000.00

Food Security and Green Spaces

  • ₱300,000.00

Waste Management Solutions

  • ₱300,000.00

Water Stewardship and Conservation

  • ₱300,000.00

Sustainable Energy and Energy Efficiency

  • ₱300,000.00

Sustainable Transportation and Active Mobility

  • ₱300,000.00

Food Security and Green Spaces

  • ₱300,000.00

Waste Management Solutions

  • ₱300,000.00

Water Stewardship and Conservation

  • ₱300,000.00

Sustainable Energy and Energy Efficiency

  • ₱300,000.00

Sustainable Transportation and Active Mobility

  • ₱300,000.00

Food Security and Green Spaces

  • ₱300,000.00

Waste Management Solutions

  • ₱300,000.00

Water Stewardship and Conservation

  • ₱300,000.00

Sustainable Energy and Energy Efficiency

  • ₱300,000.00

Sustainable Transportation and Active Mobility

  • ₱300,000.00

Resilient AWARDS

Category A Winner

  • ₱300,000.00

Category B Winner

  • ₱300,000.00

Category C Winner

  • ₱300,000.00

Prevention and Mitigation and/or Recovery & Rehab Thematic Area Best Project Proposal

  • ₱100,000.00

Preparedness and/or Response Thematic Area Best Project Proposal

  • ₱100,000.00

Prevention and Mitigation and/or Recovery & Rehab Thematic Area Best Project Proposal

  • ₱100,000.00

Preparedness and/or Response Thematic Area Best Project Proposal

  • ₱100,000.00

Prevention and Mitigation and/or Recovery & Rehab Thematic Area Best Project Proposal

  • ₱100,000.00

Preparedness and/or Response Thematic Area Best Project Proposal

  • ₱100,000.00

Large Organizations Winner

  • ₱300,000.00

Medium-sized Organizations Winner

  • ₱300,000.00

Small Organizations-Micro Enterprises Winner

  • ₱300,000.00

Prevention and Mitigation and/or Recovery & Rehab Thematic Area Best Project Proposal

  • ₱100,000.00

Preparedness and/or Response Thematic Area Best Project Proposal

  • ₱100,000.00

Public/Private Primary Hospital Winner

  • ₱300,000.00

Public/Private Secondary Hospital Winner

  • ₱300,000.00

Public/Private Tertiary Hospital Winner

  • ₱300,000.00

Prevention and Mitigation and/or Recovery & Rehab Thematic Area Best Project Proposal

  • ₱100,000.00

Preparedness and/or Response Thematic Area Best Project Proposal

  • ₱100,000.00

Public/Private Higher Educational Institution Winner

  • ₱300,000.00

Public/Private Secondary School Winner

  • ₱300,000.00

Public/Private Elementary School Winner

  • ₱300,000.00

Prevention and Mitigation and/or Recovery & Rehab Thematic Area Best Project Proposal

  • ₱100,000.00

Preparedness and/or Response Thematic Area Best Project Proposal

  • ₱100,000.00

Evaluation and Judging PrOcess

The entries will undergo a three-step evaluation process:

STEP 1: Desk Review and Evaluation

  • All QC Green Awards submissions will be reviewed, evaluated, and scored to determine the shortlisted entries for the next round.

  • Desk review and evaluation will be conducted by the QC Green Awards Technical Working Group.

  • Based on the desk evaluation, only the top entries per category will be included for further screening through field validation.

    STEP 2: Field Validation/Inspection

  • Field validation will be conducted for the top entries per category, with the schedule provided at least one (1) week in advance. This process verifies the existence and functionality of the systems and programs submitted. The average score among validators will be computed and discussed in the final Technical Working Group meeting.

  • At this stage, validators may vote to disqualify an entry if forging or falsification of submitted documents are found and proven.

  • Field validation will be conducted by a composite team of validators from the QC Green Awards Technical Working Group.

    STEP 3: Judges’ Interview

  • The top-scoring finalists in each category will present before a panel of judges, who will deliberate to determine the final placement of the winners.

  • Schedule of Final Presentation before a panel of judges shall be issued to the finalists one (1) week before the deliberation date.

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    CRITERIA AND JUDGING

    Entries to the QC Green Awards shall be evaluated based on the following criteria under 2 types of awards.

    green awards

    Green Barangays

    Climate Action Best Practice

    70%

    Proposed Innovation in Climate Action

    30%

    Green Sangguniang Kabataan Councils

    Innovation

    30%

    Sustainability and Environmental Impact

    25%

    Social and Economic Impact

    25%

    Feasibility and Scalability

    20%

    Green Youth Organizations

    Innovation

    30%

    Sustainability and Environmental Impact

    25%

    Social and Economic Impact

    25%

    Feasibility and Scalability

    20%

    Green Businesses

    Climate Action Best Practice

    70%

    Proposed Innovation in Climate Action

    30%

    Green Hospitals

    Climate Action Best Practice

    70%

    Proposed Innovation in Climate Action

    30%

    Green Schools

    Climate Action Best Practice

    70%

    Proposed Innovation in Climate Action

    30%

    RESILIENCY AWARDS

    Resilient Barangays

    Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Scorecard

    50%

    Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Innovation Project

    50%

    Resilient Sangguniang Kabataan Councils

    Promotion of DRRM and Resilience-Building

    35%

    Promotion of People’s Participation and Empowerment

    25%

    Innovation

    25%

    Replicability and Sustainability

    15%

    Resilient Youth Organizations

    Promotion of DRRM and Resilience-Building

    35%

    Promotion of People’s Participation and Empowerment

    25%

    Innovation

    25%

    Replicability and Sustainability

    15%

    Resilient Businesses

    Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Scorecard

    50%

    Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Innovation Project

    50%

    Resilient Hospitals

    Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Scorecard

    50%

    Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Innovation Project

    50%

    Resilient Schools

    Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Scorecard

    50%

    Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Innovation Project

    50%

    FAQS

    What is QC Green Awards?

    The QC Green Awards is an award-giving program that recognizes and rewards outstanding and inclusive programs, projects, and best practices in Climate Action and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) by Barangays, Sangguniang Kabataan Councils, Youth Organizations, Businesses, Public and Private Hospitals, and Schools within Quezon City.

    What are the prizes for the QC Green Awards?

    A total of forty-eight (48) winners will be recognized during the QC Green Awards Ceremony in November 2024. Each winner will receive a trophy and a cash grant to support their organization’s ongoing or future Climate Action and DRRM projects.

    What are the Green and Resilient Categories?

    The competition has two main categories:

    •

    Green Category: This includes awards for Barangays, Sangguniang Kabataan Councils, Youth Organizations, Businesses, Hospitals, and Schools based on Local Climate Change Action Plan Pillars.

    •

    Resilient Category: This includes awards for Barangays, Sangguniang Kabataan Councils, Youth Organizations, Businesses, Hospitals, and Schools based on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management projects and scorecards.

    Who can join the QC Green Awards?

    The competition is open to all Barangays, Sangguniang Kabataan Councils, Youth Organizations, Businesses, Public and Private Hospitals, and Schools within the territorial jurisdiction of Quezon City. Specific eligibility criteria apply for each category.

    What is the eligibility criteria for each category?

    •

    Barangays: Must have an established Environment or DRRM Committee.

    •

    Sangguniang Kabataan Councils: Must have a council resolution appointing an Environmental or DRRM Focal Person.

    •

    Youth Organizations: Must be registered with the Quezon City Youth Development Office.

    •

    Businesses: Must have a valid and current business permit issued by the city.

    •

    Hospitals: Must have an existing and valid DOH License to Operate.

    •

    Schools: Must be accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) or relevant bodies.

    What is the eligibility criteria for each category?

    1.

    Register your organization on the QC Green Awards microsite HERE.

    2.

    Complete the required training for your sector.

    3.

    Submit your entry via the official Google form link. (Ensure that your submission includes all required supporting documents.)

    *The submission period is from August 8 to September 15, 2024.

    Is there a fee to join the QC Green Awards?

    No, joining the QC Green Awards is completely free of charge.

    What is the judging process for the QC Green Awards?

    The entries will undergo a three-step evaluation process:

    1.

    Desk Review and Evaluation: All QC Green Awards submissions will be reviewed, evaluated, and scored to determine the shortlisted entries for the next round and will be conducted by the QC Green Awards Technical Working Group. Based on the desk evaluation, only the top entries per category will be included for further screening through field validation.

    2.

    Field Validation/Inspection: Field validation will be conducted for the top entries per category, with the schedule provided at least one (1) week in advance. This process verifies the existence and functionality of the systems and programs submitted. The average score among validators will be computed and discussed in the final Technical Working Group meeting. At this stage, validators may vote to disqualify an entry if forging or falsification of submitted documents are found and proven. Field validation will be conducted by a composite team of validators from the QC Green Awards Technical Working Group.

    3.

    Judges’ Interview: The top-scoring finalists in each category will present before a panel of judges, who will deliberate to determine the final placement of the winners. Schedule of Final Presentation before a panel of judges shall be issued to the finalists one (1) week before the deliberation date.

    What are the criteria for judging the entries?

    Entries will be evaluated based on various criteria such as innovation, sustainability, environmental impact, social and economic impact, feasibility, and scalability. Detailed criteria vary between the Green and Resilient categories.

    Can an organization submit entries for multiple categories?

    An organization may submit an entry to both the Green and Resilient categories. However, organizations may only submit one (1) entry per category.

    What happens if my organization’s entry is selected?

    If your entry is selected, you will be notified and may proceed to the field validation/inspection stage. If you become a finalist, you will present your project before a panel of judges during the final deliberation.

    How can I get more information or assistance?

    For additional information or assistance, you can contact the QC Green Awards Committee at

    entry.greenawards@quezoncity.gov.ph