D.O 36 s.

2016
Policy Guidelines
on Awards and
Recognition for the
K to 12 Basic
Education Program
Its focus are…..

– Academics
– Leadership
– Social Responsibility
Note:
Effective SY 2016-2017, The Policy Guidelines on Awards and Recognition for the Kto12 Basic Education
Program shall be implemented in elementary and secondary schools including Grade 6 classes under the
old Basic Education Curriculum (BEC)
It aims to…..

– Acknowledge and promote student excellence in various areas to

provide formal recognition of student achievements that can motivate
learners to strive for excellence.
– Encourages all learners to remarkably and skillfully perform specific
kinds of tasks critical to their success in school and at work.
– Encourages the learners to be proactive members of the school and
community.
 Kinds of Awards
A. Classroom Awards B. Grade-Level Awards C. Special Recognition

A. Classroom Awards – are recognition given to learners in each class or section. A simple recognition
may be given per quarter, semester, or at the end of the school year. Awardees are given merit by the adviser
and/or other subject teachers in recognition of the learners’ outstanding performance in class.
1. Performance Awards–since kindergarten learners have no numerical grades, teachers are advised to
recognize outstanding achievement of learners based on the different domains and/or learning competencies of
the kindergarten curriculum at the end of every quarter. An award may be given to more than one learner.

2. Conduct Awards– these awards are given to learners who have been observed to consistently
demonstrate the DepEd core values (Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, Makabansa).
2.1. Character Traits for Kindergarten to Grade 3–These awards are given to younger learners
to affirm their positive traits and attitudes or to recognize significant improvement in their behavior.

2.2. Conduct Awards for Grades 4 to 12–this will be given at the end of the school
year. This will be based on the evaluation of the adviser and subject teachers, using
the guidelines stipulated Sec.VI of DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015. They must have
obtained a rating of at least 75%(AO). They also must have not been sanctioned with
offenses punishable by suspension or higher sanction within the school year.

3. Academic Excellence Award– This award is given to learners from grades 1 to 12 who have
attained an average of at least 90 and passed all learning areas. The average grade per quarter is
reported as a whole number ff. D.O. 8,s.2015
 Academic Excellence Award
Academic Excellence Award Average Grade per Quarter
1. With Highest Honors/May Pinakamataas 98-100
na Karangalan
2. With High Honors/May Mataas na 95-97
Karangalan
3. With Honors/May Karangalan 90-94

4. Recognition for Perfect Attendance– this award is given at the end of every quarter to
encourage learners to attend and actively participate in class. Learners who are representing the
school for various purposes (e.g. in school or off campus activities) may also qualify for this award.
B. Grade Level Awards – are given to qualified learners for every grade level at the end of the school
year. Candidates for the awards are deliberated by the Awards Committee (AC) if they have met the give criteria

1. Leadership Award– is given to learners in grades 6,10 and 12 who have demonstrated
exemplary skills in motivating others and organizing projects that have significantly contributed to
the betterment of the school and/or community.
To qualify for this award, a learner must:
1. Have no failing grades in any of the learning areas.
2. Have not committed any offense punishable by suspension or higher sanction according to the
Department’s service manual and child protection policies in the current school year.
3. Be a class officer or an active member/officer of any recognized school club, team or organization.
Criteria for leadership Award
Criteria Weight
1. Motivational Skills (40%)
a. Communicates effectively
b. Shows initiative and responsibility
c. Engages group and/or club mates to participate 24% 16%
actively
d. Establishes collaborative relationships
e. Resolves conflicts
2. Planning and Organizational Skills (40%)
a. Plans and designs relevant activities for the class,
club and/ or school
b. Implements planned activities effectively and 24% 16%
efficiently
c. Monitors implementation of plans and tasks
d. Manages and / or uses resources wisely
3. Contribution to the School and / or Community (20%)
Renders service and / or implements activities 12% 8%
relevant to the school population and / or community.
TOTAL 60% 40%
Award for Outstanding Performance in Specific Disciplines
– This awards are given to recognize learners in grades 56, 10 and 12 who have
exhibited exemplary skills and achievement in specific disciplines. These
disciplines are Athletics, Arts, Communication Arts, Mathematics and Science,
Social Sciences and Technical-Vocational Education (Tech-Voc.).
Criteria Weight
1. Academic Rating
Final grade in the learning area or average of the final grades in subjects specifically related
to the award
2. Skill in the Discipline
As shown through:
a. Output (oral or written work, projects, etc. if applicable)
b. Membership in a club/team (if applicable)
c. Class or school representation
d. Winnings and awards
3. Attitude toward the Discipline
a. Peer evaluation (if applicable)
b. Commendation from coach/adviser
4. Contribution to the School related to the discipline
In any of the following:
a. Tutorials/Coaching
b. Performance in school’s various functions and events 20%
c. Products
d. Projects
e. Volunteer work

Note: Peer evaluation is only applicable to disciplines that involve collaborative work. Candidates
will be evaluated by at least 30% of their peers (group, team, class, or club mates) as well as their
class or club advisers.

Award for Work Immersion– this award is specific to SHS Tracks. This award may be given to grade
12 graduating students who have exemplified outstanding performance based on the terms of reference
or engagement set by the school and evaluation of the direct supervisor and subject teacher. The
awardee(s) must have received high efficiency rating of their diligence and consistency in performing
their duties and responsibilities throughout the immersion program.
Award for Research or Innovation – Grade 12 graduating students – individuals,
pairs, or groups of not more than four members – must have led the planning and execution of a
research or innovation to advance the potential applications of technology, or research whose
findings can be used to drive better efficiency and productivity as well as to improve the lives of
the people in the school and/or community.

Research criteria and weights

Criteria Weight
1. Research Grade 20%
2. Output
a. Usefulness/Significance of Research 35%
Usefulness to the school and/or community or contribution of the research to the
existing body of information related to the study.
b. Rigor 30%
Soundness of methodology (research design, data collection, and data analysis)
3. Research Presentation
15%
Presentation and defense of research output
Innovation Criteria and weights

Criteria Weight
1. Output
a. Originality or novelty of the product or service 15%
b. Relevance, applicability, replicability, sustainability and / or usefulness to the 25%
school and / or larger community
c. Cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and / or practicality 20%
d. Environmentally safe 10%
2. Delivery or Presentation
a. Clarity of the product development process and the innovative features shown 10%
during presentation
b. Acceptability of the innovation to the target beneficiaries. 5%
3. Study or Research
15%
Research basis of the service or product
Awards for Club or Organization Achievement – this award is given to a duly
recognized club or organization that has created positive impact on the school and / or community
it serves through the implementation of all its planned projects and activities, provided strong
support to implementation of the school activities and attainment of the school’s objectives, and
taken great strides to help its members develop their potentials.
Criteria Weight
1. Club / Organization Performance
a. Plans and develops club/organization’s objectives, projects, and activities
b. Implements projects and activities, and delivers services based on the club / organization’s
50%
objectives and plans
c. Manages and / or uses resources wisely
d. Shows teamwork and collaboration among its members
2. Exemplary Output
Delivers a concrete output related to the objectives and purpose of the organization and the 30%
school.
3. Contribution to the School or Community
Benefits the members of the club/organization and the greater majority of the school population 20%
and / or community
C. Special Recognition – is given by the school to the learners who have represented and /or won in
competitions at the district, division, regional, national, or international levels. This is to publicly affirm learners
who have brought honor to the school.
The actual certificates, medals, trophies and/or plaques received by the learners from the various activities
or competitions shall be used to publicly affirm and acknowledge the contribution of awardees in giving honor to
the school.
this will be done during flag ceremony or in a school-awarding ceremony. In case external sponsors,
partners and donors opt to give awards, they shall be regulated by the school, subject to compliance with the
policy guidelines.
Awardees will receive…..

– The grade-level awardees shall receive certificates, medals and / or plaques

from the school, bearing the official seal of the Department (DepEd Order No.
63, s. 2011). Schools are required to follow the specifications to ensure the
quality of awards, certificates, and medals and uphold the prestige of the
awards.
Award Technical Specifications

1. Academic Excellence Award Gold Medal with DepEd

a. With highest Honors Seal
Diameter size: 6cm
b. With high honors Silver Weight: 30g
Ribbon width: 1inch
c. With honors Bronze Ribbon color: depending on region
 Award Technical Specifications
Medal with DepEd seal
Diameter size: 6cm
Weight: 30g
2. Award for Leadership Gold Ribbon width: 1 inch
Ribbon color: gold

3. Award for Work Immersion Gold Medal with DepEd seal

Diameter size: 5cm
4. Award for Research/Innovation Gold Weight: 25g
Ribbon width: 1 inch
Ribbon color: depending on
5. Award for Outstanding Performance in the specific learning areas Gold
the region

6. Award for Club or Organization Achievement (members from different Plaque for the club/organization
grade levels) Certificate for each member with the logo
How do schools determine awardees?

– An Awards Committee (AC) shall be organized by the school head/principal for grade level at the
beginning of the school year.
– The committee must be composed of at least three(3) members from teaching staff, guidance
counselor or designated teacher. The total count of committee members should be an odd number.
- The chairperson of the AC could be any of the teachers , department head , grade-level
chairperson, or curriculum head. No member of the AC must be related within the second degree
consanguinity or affinity to any of the candidates for awards.
The AC shall:
1. Establish the processes of and timeliness in accepting nominations and determining qualifiers for grade level awards.
2. Formulate rubrics specific to the grade level awards.
3. Communicate to the school community, parents, and other stakeholders the processes involved in giving awards.
4. Verify the authenticity of documents submitted.
5. Deliberate on the qualifications of the candidates for the awards based on the rubrics and the documents submitted.
6. Recommend to the school head or principal the result of evaluation for approval.

7. Communicate to the school community, parents, and other stakeholders involved in the results of the evaluation.

8. Recommend to the school head or principal the resolution on any related issue that may arise from the results of the
awards.

9. Ensure that guidelines stipulated in this policy are followed.

Steps for Determining the awardees

STEP PROCESS MONTH

Step 1 Establish the process of and timeliness in accepting nominations and in
determining qualifiers for specific awards consistent with the policy May to June
guidelines
Step 2 Formulate rubrics specific to the grade-level awards July to August
Step 3 Seek approval from the school head or principal on processes,
August
timelines and rubrics
Step 4 Communicate the approved processes, timelines, and rubrics to the
August
school community
Step 5 Accept nominees for each award from the class/club advisers based on
the minimum requirements set by these guidelines. Those that meet February
the requirements are endorsed to the AC by the class/club adviser.
Step 6 Evaluate and deliberate candidates for each award based on the
portfolio ( report card, certificates, documentation) submitted by the
learner against the rubrics set by the AC March
Step 7 Submit results of the evaluation and deliberation to the school head or
principal for approval
 Step 8 Ensure that the results of the evaluation and deliberation are communicated to
the class advisers, parents, nominees, and school community; (in case of
protest/s, the AC will facilitate its timely resolution) March
Step 9 Announce or post the final list of awardees

When to file and settle protests ?

Cases of Protest shall be filed by the candidate with his/her parent or guardian to the School Head within three
(3) working days from the announcement and shall be decided on by the school head or principal, considering
the recommendations of the AC within the (3) working days from filing.