Celebrating inspirational success stories around the world.

• Nomination

The immediate supervisor, head, colleague/former colleague, teacher/former teacher, student/former student or member of the community can nominate a candidate for the award. Self-nomination is NOT allowed. Anyone can be nominated for the award category. However, only shortlisted candidates are included in the final selection process.

• Nomination Process

The nomination is online (here). The person writing the nomination must complete all the required information and necessary supporting documents (if any). The first round of the selection process is conducted by the special ILA Selection Committee based on the narration of the qualifications, accomplishments and supporting details provided. The selection committee prefers evidence in the form of website articles, social media posts, institutional database or website, links to the publications and soft copies of any prepared materials. The committee automatically rejects incomplete nominations, multiple nominations in various categories, self-nominations and inability of the nominator to provide additional supporting details. 

The nominator ensures the quality of evidence provided suit the category of the award. For instance, nominees in research must provide details of the research articles published and not accomplishments in teaching. The committee screens the finalists through the verifiable evidence provided. The person writing the nomination could be communicated to provide additional evidence, if necessary.

Only the shortlisted nominees are eligible for the final round of selection. There are no limits as to the number of shortlisted nominees who will be given citations as luminary awardee. Maximum five (5) nominees will be chosen for the final round. 

The nominees and awardees are not eligible for further nominations in any category within a year. 

• Callback/ Virtual Interview

A callback or virtual interview is called for the finalists. The special ILA Selection Committee decides on the date, time and manner of the virtual interview. 

• Eligibility

ILA in Teaching. This award is given to a professional teacher in basic, high school, undergraduate or graduate education who:

• introduced an innovative teaching methodology;
• helped improved students’ academic performance;
• showed compassion in supporting students’ academic journey;
• used the profession to help improve the school and/or students;
• cultivated the value of organizational citizenship behavior in education; or
• inspired the educational community through the actions and deeds.

ILA in Research. This award is given to a researcher who:

• introduced an innovative product and/or service;
• helped improved the organization or community through research works;
• applied/utilized research to help the organization/community;
• published quality research that contributes to the body of knowledge;
• advocated the value of research through various research activities; or
• inspired the research community through the actions and deeds.

ILA in Leadership. This award is given to a positional leader who:

• developed an organization, business or community;
• introduced innovative management strategies in helping an organization or community;
• helped his/her people grow and develop;
• showed compassion in supporting his/her people;
• used the position to help improve the organization/community and its people;
• cultivated the true value of transformational leadership and leadership by example; or
• inspired the community through the actions and deeds.

ILA in Civic Works. This award is given to an individual, group or organization that:

• built and developed a community;
• implemented programs or activities in helping the community;
• helped the people in the community grow and develop;
• showed compassion in community services and activities;
• cultivated the true value of leadership in action and dedicated service; or
• inspired the community through the actions and deeds.

ILA in Academic Leadership. This award is given to a high school or undergraduate student who:

• excelled in three areas: scholastic, leadership and research;
• attained good scholastic/ academic performance (no failures in any subject);
• showed active participation in school and community activities and projects;
• conducted, presented or published research papers in national or international level; 
• has passion for life-long learning; or
• inspired the educational community through the actions and deeds.

• Selection criteria

The first round of selection looks for the (1) eligibility of the nominee, (2) extent of the contribution, and (3) support/details of the nomination.

The final awardee will be judged based on (1) extent and impact of the contribution, (2) inspiring story that others can emulate, and (3) capacity to serve as role model in the community. There will be three sets of evaluations: (1) ad hoc committee; (2) previous luminary awardee; and (3) community testimonial.