Through an intensive process led by the National Nutrition Council from among the 40,000 Barangay Nutrition Scholars deployed nationwide, 14 interagency Regional Nutrition Evaluation Teams identified 14 Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholars. Of the 14, the top 8 Regional Outstanding BNSs who are considered this year’s finalists, now vie for the Title “2014 National Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar”.

The top 8 BNS vying for the title are: 1). Ms. Anaryll A. Adriatico of Barangay Ayusan Norte, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur; 2). Ms. Renita M. Gagabi of Barangay Abar 1st, San Jose City, Nueva Ecija; 3). Ms. Regina T. Celso of Barangay Pansol, Calamba City, Laguna; 4) Ms. Mary Karen V. Dueñas of Barangay Bagong Sikat, Lubang, Occidental Mindoro; 5). Ms. Mary Grace P. Tamayo of Barangay Pag-asa, Mandaluyong City; 6). Ms. Maria Magdalena B. Yales of Barangay Abuanan, Bago City, Negros Occidental; 7). Ms. Vivian T. Ochotorena of Barangay Tongantongan,Valencia City, Bukidnon; and 8) Ms. Etchelle L. Matiga of Barangay Alegria, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur.

The Search will measure the performance of the BNS and recognize those with exemplary performance in the delivery of basic nutrition and nutrition-related services in his/her barangay. The interagency National Evaluation Team, led by Assistant Secretary of Health and NNC Executive Director Maria-Bernardita T. Flores, will evaluate the eight contenders from July to September. The top three winners will be given each a trophy and certificate of recognition and cash prize during the 2015 National Nutrition Awarding Ceremony. The awards will be conferred on 29 October 2015 in Manila. Other awards given during the annual ceremony led by the interagency National Nutrition Council are the: Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition (CROWN) Award, 1st Year CROWN Maintenance Award, 2nd Year CROWN Maintenance Award and the Nutrition Honor Award for outstanding nutrition program implementation by local government units.