Joselito C. Frago has been recognized as the Grand Winner of the prestigious International Luminary Award (ILA) in the field of leadership and innovativeness. This acknowledgment stems from a rigorous selection process that highlighted his excellence and success in the academic realm.
The culmination of this entire process was revealed following the votes cast by 11 internal and external evaluators through a Google Form. To qualify as a grand finalist, a nominee had to secure 20% of the total votes or a minimum of 2 votes from evaluators.
The evaluators prioritized assessing the achievements and evidence of each nominee, seeking individuals who:
- Have developed and/or introduced a product, service, or program in the organization and/or community.
- Regardless of academic qualifications, have excelled in managing an organization or department.
- Possess clear achievements rather than pure narratives.
Frago’s name stood out prominently due to his unparalleled contributions to the natural farming field. He exemplifies the standards sought by evaluators, with his successes in implementing agricultural programs and services forming a crucial basis for his numerous and tangible achievements.
His victory in the ILA in Leadership serves as an inspiration and honor not only for him but also for the entire academic community.
The ILA is the organization’s recognition and celebration of inspirational success stories in teaching, research, leadership, civic works and academic leadership. It embodies IIARI’s commitment to the formulation of community of scholars driven by passion for life-long learning and community service.
Frago is a committed natural farmer known for his innovative approaches in agriculture and entrepreneurship.
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