INTRODUCTION

The CDA GAWAD PARANGAL is one of the banner programs of the Cooperative Development Au­thority. This is an award and recognition program for cooperatives, local government units, partner organiza­tions and cooperative leaders in recognition of exem­plary performance, best practices and good govern­ance.

While not only few development experts and coopera­tive promoters acknowledge that indeed there are milestones and successes that some cooperatives have achieved, those achievements need to be given com­mendation to serve as inspiration to those who in one way or the other are instrumental to such successes. As such, models are created and showcase of best of practices can be replicated by other organizations.  Though there are existing awards and recognition given by other cooperative promoting institutions, the one given by the CDA - the cooperative government regula­tory agency, is something that cooperative will surely treasure.

The contributions of the different stakeholders in coop­erative development such as the Local Government Units (IGUs), non-government organizations and indi­viduals are also vital for the cooperatives to achieve viability and growth. Their assistance and support are enabling for the cooperatives to nurture competitively.

Through this Recognition and Awards Program for co­operatives, partner organizations and Individuals, the CDA believes that their relevant contributions in build­ing cooperative society wilt be properly recognized and acknowledged.

Objectives

• To recognize cooperatives for their exemplary performance and in bringing responsive ser­vices to their members and the community;
• To recognize local government units (LGUs) for their contribution as partner of the cooperatives in the implementation of programs/projects relative to socio-economic enterprise;
• To recognize partner organizations/ institutions for their noteworthy contribution to cooperative development; and
• To recognize cooperative leaders for their note­worthy contribution in making cooperatives a relevant socio-economic enterprise

Target Groups

1. Primary cooperatives
2. Local government units (LGUs)
3. Partner Organizations / Institutions (Non­government organizations)
4. Cooperative Leaders

Awards

For Cooperatives:

• Outstanding Cooperatives
• Micro Cooperative Category
• Small Cooperative Category
• Medium Cooperative Category
• Large Cooperative Category

For LGUs/Partner Organizations/Coop Leaders:

• Outstanding Local Government Units
• Outstanding Partner Organizations
• Outstanding Cooperative Leaders

Qualifying Criteria for Cooperatives

• Must be duly registered with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA);
• Must be in Good Standing;
• Must be existing for at least 5 years and must be operationally gainful for the last three (3) years
  Compliant with the legal and administrative requirements of CDA and other government agencies; and
• Must be nominated by the cooperative federa­tion or union, government organizations, local government units (LGUs) and other non­government organizations.

Qualifying Criteria for LGUs/ Partner Organizations/ Cooperative Leaders

LGUs/Partner Organizations:

• Must have cooperative development program/s.
• Must be nominated by cooperatives (primary or secondary or tertiary)

Cooperative Leaders:

• With exemplary contributions to co­operative development
• Must be nominated by cooperative, government organizations, local gov­ernment units, private sector, other institutions

Where to submit nomination

The duly accomplished nomination form together with the required documents must be submitted to the CDA Extension Office where the cooperative is registered or where the LGU/lnstitution/ Co-op leader is based.

When the award & recognition program will start

The CDA Gawad Parangal will formally start in the year 2012.

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