Awards & Recognitions
We are grateful that we are given the chance to pursue our vision of someday having a world where education is accessible to all children. Truly, no amount of effort — either big or small — goes unnoticed. The Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation has received numerous awards from national and international award-giving bodies, and these awards symbolize that we are truly making an impact.
While our hearts are overwhelmed by these accolades, what truly keeps us going is our mission to Filipino children. Knowing that we can give them a brighter future with every project we do is enough for us to believe that we are indeed making a great impact.
On top of the awards given to the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation, we are honored to say that our Hope Paddlers have also received awards recognizing their individual heroic acts of sacrificing their time for the good of the children and the communities that they support. The foundation only serves as an enabler for these individuals to pave a way for reaching and helping more people.
To all our Hope Paddlers, sponsors, and partners, these awards are for you — because you are the ones making everything possible. Without your initiative, care, and devotion to help, change would be far from possible.
Given by iVolunteer Philippines to Mr. Ryan Madamba, Lead Implementer of Zamboanga del Sur.
De La Salle University, Manila | December 2024
Given by the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency to the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation.
Metropolitan Theater, Manila | December 2024
Given by the Public Interest Registry to the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation during the 2024 .ORG Impact Awards.
International Spy Museum, Washington D.C., USA | October 2024
Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award 2023
Given by the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency to Dr. Anton Mari Lim, President and Co-Founder of Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation, received by Ms. Dianna Jean Cruz.
Century Park Hotel, Malate, Manila | December 2023
Kindness and Leadership 50 Leading Lights Asia Pacific 2023 Listee
Given by the British High Commission Singapore to Dr. Anton Mari Lim, President and Co-Founder of Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation.
Singapore City, Singapore | November 2023
GREXcellence Lifetime Achievement Award
Given by the Provincial Government of Albay to Dr. Ofelia M. Samar-Sy, Co-Founder of Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation during the GREXCELLENCE Awards 2023.
Legazpi City, Albay | May 2023
Miss Supranational Philippines 2023
Given to Ms. Pauline Amelinckx, YBH Ambassador of Hope, during the Miss Universe Philippines 2023.
SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City | May 2023
Given by the Normandy Chair for Peace and Good Stories Movement to Grachelle Guevarra, Hope Paddler and Community Facilitator of Zamboanga City.
Ramon Magsaysay Center, Manila | April 2023
Dangal ng Bayan Award
Given by the Civil Service Commission to Mr. Rowan Celestra, Hope Paddler and Community Facilitator of Sorsogon.
Malacañang Palace, Manila | March 2023
Most Outstanding Teacher (Grade 7 - 12)
Given by the Department of Education - Region VII Division of City Schools Tagbilaran City to Ms. Irene Pulot, Hope Paddler and Lead Implementer of Bohol during the Pasidungog 2022 Awarding Ceremony.
Bohol Tropics Resort, Tagbilaran City, Bohol | February 2023
Given by the Department of Education to Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation during the Department of Education's Education Stakeholders Convergence and Partners Appreciation Program, received by Ms. Dianna Jean Cruz, Hope Paddler.
Wack Wack Golf and Country Club, Mandaluyong City | December 2022
Goldman Sachs/Fortune Most Powerful Women Global Award
Given by Goldman Sachs and Fortune to Ms. Dalareich Pulot, Hope Paddler and Lead Implementer of Bohol, during the 15th Annual Goldman Sachs/Fortune Global Women Leaders Awards.
Ritz-Carlton, California, USA | October 2022
Natatanging Babae Award,
Citation for Best Technical Assistance Provided to Schools
Given by Department of Education - Zamboanga Sibugay Division to Estrellita Peña, Hope Paddler, Lead Implementer of Zamboanga Sibugay, and Chief Facilitator of the Yellow Dorm of Hope Program, during the Gawad Parangal 2022 (Teaching and Field Personnel).
Zamboanga Sibugay | October 2022
Top 50 Finalist, Global Teacher Prize
PARTNERS IN EMPOWERMENT, ADVOCACY, AND COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE (PEACE) Award
Dangal ng Bayan Award
Given by the Civil Service Commission to Mr. Windel Alvarez, Hope Paddler and Lead Implementer of Caramoan.
Malacañang Palace, Manila | September 2018
EPIC Award
Given by Philippine Academy of Medical Specialists, Inc. to Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation during the 12th EPIC Awards, received by Dr. Anton Mari Lim, President/Co-Founder/Chief Hope Paddler of Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation.
Seda Vertis North, Quezon City | November 2017
Dangal ng Bayan Award
Given by the Civil Service Commission to Mr. Ryan Homan, Hope Paddler and Lead Implementer of Sorsogon.
Malacañang Palace, Manila | September 2017
Local Achievers' Award 2017 (Community Service)
Given by the City Government of Zamboanga City to Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation during the 80th Dia de la Ciudad de Zamboanga.
Zamboanga City | February 2017
Given by Forbes Asia to Dr. Anton Mari Lim, President/Co-Founder/Chief Hope Paddler of Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation.
July 2016
Given by the Department of Education to Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation, received by Mr. Manny So, Co-Founder of Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation.
Bulwagan ng Karunungan, DepEd Complex, Pasig City | October 2015
