2024 Youth Leadership Excellence Award (YLEA)

June 4, 2024, in support of the National Project of JCI Philippines, JCI Surigao North together with JCI Surigao Nickel and JCI Surigao Wensie proudly conducted the Youth Leadership Excellence Award (YLEA) to celebrate the outstanding achievements of young leaders in our community. This event aimed to recognize students from Elementary and High School from both public and private schools who show extraordinary skills both academically and in extra curricular activities.

We’re honored to have our very own 2024 Executive Vice President, Krystel Grace Calderon-Buniel, as our inspiring Guest Speaker. Also present were JCI Surigao North’s 2023 VP for Internationalism Jemima S. Plaza, who serves as the 2024 Regional Chair for YLEA and 2024 JCI Surigao Wensie LO President Viera May P. Ordiz. We would also like to thank our sponsors: Palawan Pawnshop, Palawan Pay and also the Province of Surigao del Norte, headed by our Provincial Governor Robert Lyndon S. Barbers for the venue of the event.

We are incredibly proud to congratulate our YLEA awardees for their dedication, passion, and leadership. These young visionaries have shown that “The greatest leaders are not those who wield power, but those who empower others.” Your hard work and commitment have set a remarkable example for your peers and have inspired us all. Keep shining, keep leading, and keep making our world a better place.

The following are the list of 2024 YLEA Awardees:

1. Shay Madeline B. Mesias – Lipata Elem. School

2. Kentjohn R. Potion – Lipata Elem. School

3. Jaiross Dan H. Parpan – Bonifacio Elem. School

4. Ellah C. Pelaez – Anomar Elem. School

5. Chamjun P. Timtim – Mabua Elem. School

6. Charmaellen Jade L. Dela Torre – Emerico Borja Elem. School

7. Clouie A. Santocildes – Mariano Espina Memorial Central Elem. School

8. Steve Francis T. Escanilla – Mariano Espina Memorial Central Elem. School

9. John Leevi E. Nugas – Quezon Elem. School

10. Louise James D. Besario – Ipil Elem. School

11. Trisha May M. Chato – Ipil Elem. School

12. KC Orbita Sarona – Lipata National High School

13. Alfdion Cosiñero Baumbad – Lipata National HS

14. Nash Harvey S. Jornales – Cabrera Altres National HS

15. Christian Raiz T. Hermosura – Anomar National HS

16. Danissa F. Villanueva – Anomar National HS

17. Yhencel A. Francisco – Bitaugan Elem. School

18. Dean Mark S. Catulay – Sugbay Elem. School

19. Grant Fil Nino L. Ecoben – Surigao City Special Science

20. Lit’le Tarcisse Janica D. Ensomo – Surigao City Special Science

21. Cara Alyssa S. Enriquez – Surigao City Pilot School

22. Bella E. Gonzales – Surigao City Pilot School

23. Baby Jane B. Parohinog – Day-asan National HS

24. Joshua L. Cervantes – Day-asan National HS

25. Sheng Ensomo Quipanes – Zaragoza Elem. School

26. Geliane Rociel G. Dagala – Tagbuyawan Elem. School

27. Nicole Grace D. Moreno – Aurora Elem. School

28. Riz Ernest Joy S. Monong – Sison Central Elem. School SPED Center

29. Adlyn Escalante – Margarita Memorial Central Elem. School

30. Jea Fresh E. Ermac – Cagutsan Elem. School

31. Kwency B. Calimpusan – Amando Fabio Memorial NHS

32. Harric O. Comon – Zaragoza National High School

33. Mae Kristine Joy V. Custodio – Zaragoza National HS

34. Gregbert G. Umbina Jr. – Alegria National HS

35. Joshua Reuel C. Jalasan – Alegria Stand Alone SHS

36. Aira Jane P. Raganas – San Jose National HS

37. Darlene L. Romero – San Jose National HS

38. Erich Leen M. Cabasa – Manjagao National HS

39. John Michael L. Lesaca – Cantiasay National HS

40. Alexah Nyah G. Monta – Ipil National High School

41. Codey Andrew G. Go – Caraga Regional Science HS

42. Breant Jay Nashley R. Deguiño – Caraga Regional Science HS

43. Pearl Joecel Mae G. Jusain – Surigao del Norte NHS

44. Charis T. Ampo – Surigao del Norte National HS

45. Clint Jhonas D. Edradan – Surigao City National HS

46. Josemar Cortes – Taft National High School

47. Shyrie Rogely M. Pacot – Rizal National HS

48. Diana Mae Retulla – Rizal National High School

49. Angela Klaire Villanueva – Wilfredo Rafols Memorial NHS

50. Nicole H. Virtudazo – Wilfredo Rafols Memorial NHS

51. Shamcie L. Lisondra – Hanigad Elem. School

52. Patrick U. Sitoy – Mat-i Central Elem. School

53. Jolly P. Pasilan – Mat-i National High School

54. RJ Val Dagante – Sukailang Elem. School

55. Alexandro L. Dumaguit – De Castro Elem. School

56. Meljune A. Buenaventura – Capalayan National HS

57. John Aldulf N. Entenia – Gigaquit National School of Home Industries

58. Ever P. Resuento II – Placer National High School

59. Adonis Ritz R. Teberio – Taganito National HS

60. Maxleo Jul B. Padel – Balite National High School

Congratulations to all the 2024 YLEA awardees!