(DepEd Order No.

36 s. 2016)
The Basics
General Policies and
Implementing Guidelines
The Basics
In line with the implementation of
Republic Act No. 10533 otherwise known
as Enhanced Basic Education Act of
2013 (K to 12 Law) the Department of
Education (DepEd) is adopting the
enclosed Policy Guidelines on Awards
and Recognition for the K to 12 Basic
Education Program.
The Basics
These awards have been designed to formally
recognize the outstanding performance and
achievement of learners in academics,
leadership, and social responsibility, among
other aspects of students progress and
development. These awards are given to
encourage learners to strive for excellence and
to become proactive members of the school
and community.
The Basics

All learners, including transferees,

who have met the standards, criteria
and guidelines set by this policy shall
be recognized.
The Basics

There can be two or more recipients

of any award. However, should there
be no qualified learner, the awards
shall not be given.
The Basics
Learners under Special Education
program who follow the K to 12
Curriculum shall follow the same policy
guidelines. On the other hand, those
using a modified curriculum may
receive recognition in the class based on
the standards of their curriculum.
The Basics
All provisions in existing Orders
and Memoranda which are
inconsistent with this Order are
rescinded.
 Rationale
aims to give all learners equal
opportunity to excel in relation to the
standard set by the curriculum and
focus on their own performance rather
than to compete with one another
Rationale
awards aim to acknowledge and
promote student excellence in
various areas and to provide formal
recognition of student achievements
that can motivate learners to strive
for excellence in academic, leadership,
and social responsibility
 Rationale
awards also aim to nurture the
formation of the learners values and
attitudes anchored on the core values
of the Department of Education
What awards do we
give?
Classroom Awards
given in each class or section
simple recognition may be given every
end of the quarter or at the end of the
school year
given by the adviser or the subject
teachers
What awards do we
give?
Grade-Level Awards
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) of the school
What awards do we
give?
Special Recognition
given by the school to the
learners who have represented
and/or won in competitions
district, division, regional,
national, or international levels
Classroom
Awards
Conduct, Academic Excellence,
Perfect Attendance
Conduct Awards
given at the end of the school year
based on the evaluation of the adviser
and the subject teachers in accordance
with Section VI of the DepEd Order No.
8 s. 2015 (Policy Guidelines on
Classroom Assessment for the K to 12
Basic Education Program)
Conduct Awards
must obtain at least 75% (21 out of
28) Always Observed (AO) at the end
of the school year
must have not been sanctioned with
offenses punishable by suspension or
higher sanction within the school year
Academic Excellence
Award
The Award for Academic
Excellence within the quarter is
given to learners from grades 1 to 12
who have attained an average of at
least 90 and passed all learning
areas.
Academic Excellence
Award
The Average Grade per Quarter
is reported as a whole number
following DepEd Order No. 8, s.
2015.
Academic Excellence
Award
Perfect Attendance
given at the end of every quarter
learner must be present in all of
his/her classes and must have no
absences for the entire quarter
Perfect Attendance
learners who are representing the
school for various purposes (in-school
or off-campus activities) may also
qualify for this award
Grade-Level
Awards
Academic Excellence, Leadership,
Outstanding Performance in Specific
Disciplines, Club or Organization Achievement
Academic Excellence
Award
given at the end of the school year
given to learners who attained a
General Average of at least 90 and a
passing Final Grade in all learning
areas
Academic Excellence
Award
the General Average is reported as
a whole number following DepEd
Order No. 8 s. 2015
the class advisers will give to the
AC the list of qualified learners to be
awarded during a school ceremony
Academic Excellence
Award
Leadership Award
exclusive to Grades 6, 10, and 12
given to learners who
demonstrated exemplary skills in
motivating others and organizing
projects that have significantly
contributed to the betterment of the
school and/or the community
Leadership Award
Qualifications:
1.Have no failing grades in any of the learning
areas.
2.Have not committed any offense punishable
by suspension or higher sanction.
3.Be a class officer or an active
member/officer of any recognized school club,
team, or organization.
Leadership Award
schools may opt to add more indicators
based on the decision of the AC
candidates will be evaluated by at least
30% of their peers as well as their
class/club advisers
only those learners who have met at
least 90% of the criteria shall be awarded
Leaders
hip
Award
Outstanding Performance
in Specific Disciplines
exclusive to Grades 6, 10, and 12
given to learners who exhibited exemplary
skills and achievement in the various
disciplines
these awards also value the learners
achievement in a specific discipline that has
contributed to the school/community
Outstanding Performance
in Specific Disciplines
Disciplines:
1.Athletics
2.Arts (Visual, Media, Music, Performing)
3.Communication Arts
4.Science
5.Mathematics
6.Social Sciences
7.Technical-Vocational Education
Outstanding Performance
in Specific Disciplines
there may be more than one category
of awards under Athletics, Arts,
Communication Arts, and Tech-Voc
there will be no separate awards for
special programs
 Outstanding
Performance in
Specific
Disciplines
Outstanding Performance
in Specific Disciplines
Athletics
given to learners who have shown
outstanding skills in games and sports
Academic Rating: Final Grade in
Physical Education (PE)
Outstanding Performance
in Specific Disciplines
Arts (Visual, Media, Music, Performing)
given to learners who have consistently
demonstrated outstanding skills in the arts and
above average creativity and craftsmanship
exemplified through contribution to schools various
functions and events
Academic Rating: Final Grade in Music or Arts
Outstanding Performance
in Specific Disciplines
Communication Arts
proficiency in the use of the language
(English, Filipino, or any Foreign
Language) in written or oral
communication
Academic Rating: Final Grade in
Filipino or English (Foreign Lang.)
Outstanding Performance
in Specific Disciplines
Science
high academic standing in the field of
Science and participation in various
Science-related activities/contests
Academic Rating: Final Grade in
Science
Outstanding Performance
in Specific Disciplines
Mathematics
high academic standing in the field of
Mathematics and participation in
various Math-related activities/contests
Academic Rating: Final Grade in
Mathematics
Outstanding Performance
in Specific Disciplines
Social Sciences
high academic standing in the field of
Social Sciences and participation in
various Socio-civic activities/contests
Academic Rating: Final Grade in
Araling Panlipunan
Outstanding Performance
in Specific Disciplines
Technical-Vocational Education
high academic standing in their area
of specialization in Tech-Voc and
participation in various Tech-Voc
activities/contests
Academic Rating: Final Grade in TLE
Award for Club or
Organization Achievement
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
Award for Club or
Organization Achievement
given to a duly recognized club or
organization that has provided strong
support to the implementation of the
school activities and attainment of
the schools objectives, and taken
great strides to help its members
develop their potentials
Award for Club or
Organization
Achievement
Special
Recognition
Off-Campus Competitions,
Meritorious Citations
Special Recognition
schools may give due recognition to
learners who have brought honor to the
school
will be done during a flag ceremony
or in a school-awarding ceremony
Special Recognition
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 the awardees in giving
honor to the school
Special Recognition
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.
These awards should be consistent with
the DepEds Vision, Mission, and Core
Values, and must be named after the trait,
value, or achievement recognized, or an
esteemed person who is deceased.
What do awardees
receive?
Grade-Level Awardees
certificates, medals, and/or plaques
from the school, bearing the official seal
of the Department (DepEd Order no. 63,
s. 2011) and consistent with the
specifications stated in this Order
What do awardees
receive?
What do awardees
receive?
What do awardees
receive?
Grade-Level Awardees
schools must coordinate with external
sponsors, partners, and donors regarding
the awards they wish to give the school
awards must have specific rubrics
prepared or adapted by the AC at the
school level, based on the given
qualifications and indicators
How do schools determine
Awards Committee (AC)
the awardees?
organized by the School Head (Principal)
at the beginning of the school year for
each grade level
composed of at least three (3) members
from the teaching staff, guidance office
(counselor), or any designated teacher
How do schools determine
Awards Committee (AC)
the awardees?
total count of committee members in each
grade level must be an odd number
the chairperson of the AC could be any of
the teachers, department heads, grade-
level chairpersons, or curriculum heads
How do schools determine
Awards Committee (AC)
the awardees?
no member of the AC must be
related within the second degree of
consanguinity or affinity to any of the
candidates for awards
How do schools determine
Functions of the Awards Committee (AC)
the awardees?
How do schools determine
Functions of the Awards Committee (AC)
the awardees?
How do schools determine
Functions of the Awards Committee (AC)
the awardees?
How do schools determine
Awards Committee (AC)
the awardees?
report cards (F-138) shall be used as
the main reference for Academic
Excellence Awards
for other awards, a portfolio of copies
of all supporting documents shall be
presented
How do schools determine
Awards Committee (AC)
the awardees?
the report on the results of the AC
shall be signed by all members of the
committee and certified by the principal
the school head or principal shall
approve the final list of awardees upon
the recommendation of the AC
How do schools determine
Awards Committee (AC)
the awardees?
if the school hear or principal is
related within the second degree of
consanguinity or affinity to any of the
candidates for awards, the person next
in rank shall give the approval
How do schools determine
Awards Committee (AC)
the awardees?
the documents shall be kept in the
office of the principal for ready
reference
copies of the results shall be
submitted to the Schools District and
Division Offices
How do schools determine
Awards Committee (AC)
the awardees?
the AC, through the Office of the
Principal, shall release the final list of
awardees upon the request of the
stakeholders for scholarship
purposes
How do schools determine
Awards Committee (AC)
the awardees?
the AC, together with the Principal,
shall determine roles and assign tasks
to the awardees (delivery of graduation
speech, batch history, etc.) for the
graduation or school-awarding ceremony
When to file and settle
protests?
cases of protests shall be filed by the
candidate with his/her parent or guardian
to the Principal within three (3) working
days from the announcement and shall be
decided on by the Principal, considering the
recommendations of the AC within three (3)
working days from filing
Thank you
very much!