THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) gained another milestone as it bagged two Gold Stevie awards in the prestigious 2024 International Business Awards held at the InterContinental Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey.
In a statement released to the media on Wednesday, the BCDA said it is the lone national government agency from the Philippines to receive such award for two times.
From over 3,600 entries from 62 nations, the BCDA’s 2021 Annual Report (Best Annual Report-Government Agencies) and the Collective (Other Publication – Government category), earned Gold Stevie Awards for BCDA, highlighting the organization’s commitment to transparency, strategic communication, and ability to engage stakeholders through innovative storytelling and design.
BCDA AWARD From left: Public relations officer Denver Moreno, Vice President for Public Affairs Leilani Barlongay-Macasaet, President and CEO Joshua Bingcang, Senior Vice President for Corporate Services Elvira Estanislao, and Vice President for Investment Promotions and Marketing Kenneth Peralta strike a pose after receiving two Gold Steve Awards on behalf of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority during the 2024 International Business Awards held at the InterContinental Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
BCDA 2021 Annual Report: We Build As One stood out for its clear presentation of financial data, accomplishments, and comprehensive insights into infrastructure developments.
Unnamed judges said the entry effectively outlines the communications objectives and achievements of the BCDA 2021 Annual Report, focusing on financial standing, accomplishments, and collaborations through public-private partnerships.
“It highlights the report’s impact in informing stakeholders about legacy projects under the Build, Build, Build program and raising awareness among investors and the public about BCDA’s initiatives,” said one of the IBA judges.
Meanwhile, BCDA’s external magazine — the Collective — was commended for its impactful reach and visual creativity.
“The BCDA’s new publication Collective has met all the objectives set for this project. The numbers of reach of the digital version is impressive. It also meets the requirements set for a publication to be interesting and appealing to stakeholders,” one of the judges added.
BCDA president and chief executive officer Joshua Bingcang said the recognitions are a validation of their efforts to foster transparency and keep the public informed about the agency’s initiatives and achievements.
“Both the Annual Report and Collective reflect our dedication to clear communication, our development milestones, and our long-term vision for national progress,” he added.
The Stevie Awards, also known as the International Business Awards, is one of the world’s premier business recognition programs with thousands of nominations determined by 300 jurors who are experts in their respective fields.
The annual event celebrates outstanding achievements in business and communications across various industries.
Entries with the highest average score received the Gold Stevie Award while entries scoring at least 8.25 and other entries scoring 7.75 or higher received the Silver and Bronze, respectively.
Bingcang was accompanied by other BCDA officials, including Vice President for Public Affairs Leilani Barlongay-Macasaet and Public Relations Officer Denver Moreno, Senior Vice President for Corporate Services Elvira Estanislao and Vice President for Investment Promotions and Marketing Kenneth Peralta.
