The Ateneo de Davao University invites nominations for its Traditional University Awards. These awards celebrate individuals and organizations whose lives and work embody the values which the University seeks to instill in its students and community.
Honorary Doctorate
The Honorary Doctorate is awarded to exceptional individuals and organizations whose achievements and contributions to society reflect the highest ideals of leadership, scholarship, and service. By conferring this distinction, the University recognizes the recipient as a role model, inspiring students and the community to strive for the same excellence and integrity in their own lives.
Archbishop Clovis Thibault Award
Named after the Most Rev. Clovis Joseph Thibault PME, DD, the first Prelate-Ordinary of Davao (1954), first Bishop of Davao (1966), and first Archbishop of Davao (1970), this award honors priests and religious organizations for their outstanding service to the Church. Archbishop Thibault was a missionary from Quebec, Canada, who dedicated his life to the people of Davao as a pastor, teacher, and builder. He invited the Jesuits to establish Ateneo de Davao in 1948 and played a pivotal role in establishing institutions such as the Ateneo College of Law and Caritas Davao, reflecting his deep commitment to education, justice, and welfare.
Drs. Jess and Trining de la Paz Award
This award is named after Dr. Jesus de la Paz and Dr. Trinidad Conchu de la Paz, a pioneering couple in Davao’s Christian Family Movement and healthcare community. Their work in training underprivileged women as medical auxiliaries and establishing the Davao Medical School Foundation exemplifies their love for humanity and service to others. This award honors lay individuals and organizations whose lives reflect love and concern for their fellowmen, following the Gospel’s commandment to love one’s neighbor.
Fr. Theodore Daigler Award for Mindanao Culture and Arts
This award, named after Fr. Theodore E. Daigler, SJ, the first rector of the University, celebrates the achievements of individuals and organizations in Mindanao who have made significant contributions to the arts and culture over time. Fr. Daigler was a musician, historian, and pioneer who cultivated the arts and education in Mindanao, including the founding of Ateneo de Davao University.
Nomination Process
Those wishing to nominate candidates must complete the nomination form (downloadable at https://tinyurl.com/y54tw7ft) and submit the following:
• A brief curriculum vitae of the nominee
• A statement detailing the reasons for the nomination
• Supporting documents (if applicable)
Please send nominations to the Honors and Awards Committee of the Board of Trustees via the Office of the President, Canisius Hall, Ateneo de Davao University, Jacinto Street, Davao City. Submissions may also be sent by email to secretary@addu.edu.ph, cc: rvrbueza@addu.edu.ph.
Deadline for Submission: 31 January 2025. Nominations received after this date will be considered for the next academic year.
The Ateneo de Davao University confers these awards not only to honor exceptional individuals and organizations but also to inspire the community to live out the values of service, compassion, creativity, and excellence that these honorees exemplify.
