Accolade well deserved! The province of Quirino in region 2 will be conferred the highest distinction in nutrition, the Nutrition Honor Award, by the interagency National Nutrition Council. The presentation of the award will be held during the 2015 National Nutrition Awarding Ceremony on 29 October 2015 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. Quirino Province exemplified outstanding performance in nutrition program management as manifested by the continued reduction in the prevalence of undernutrition among preschool and school children for six (6) consecutive years as validated by the interagency National Nutrition Evaluation Team. Governor Junie E. Cua as chairperson of the Quirino Provincial Nutrition Committee will receive the NHA trophy and cash incentive of P1,000,000.

Aside from the province of Quirino, thirteen (13) other LGUs will also be recognized during the awarding ceremony:

2^nd Year CROWN Maintenance Award

1. Cauayan City, Isabela
2. Mogpog, Marinduque
3. Mandaluyong City
4. Jordan, Guimaras
5. Valencia City, Bukidnon

1^st Year CROWN Maintenance Award

1. Maramag, Bukidnon

Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition (CROWN) Award

1. Ivana, Batanes
2. Nueva Vizcaya Province
3. Alfonso Lista, Ifugao
4. Sta. Rosa City, Laguna
5. Piñan, Zamboanga del Norte
6. Malungon, Sarangani
7. Agusan del Sur Province

The NHA and CROWN Maintenance awardees were evaluated from March to June 2015, endorsed by the interagency National Nutrition Evaluation Teams to, and confirmed by the NNC Technical Committee. On the other hand, the CROWN awardees were evaluated and endorsed by the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Teams. The award is given to an LGU with outstanding performance in nutrition program for three consecutive years in their respective regions. CROWN awardees will receive a trophy and cash prize of P500,000. Recipients of the CROWN 1^st and 2^nd Year Maintenance Award will also receive a cash prize and a plaque of recognition and the chance to vie for the higher award next year. Congratulations to all our winners!