National Nutrition Council (NNC), Region VI gave away decorated "kulons" to give recognition to Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSes) and municipalities who joined in the Search for Regional Outstanding BNS and Green Banner Award during the Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony (RNAC) on November 7, 2014 at Punta Villa Resort, Iloilo City.
On its second year, awardees received a "KULON" as a meaningful part during awarding for it is a legacy with RNPC Nona Tad-y. It stands for "Kami Ugyon Lab-uton ang Outstanding sa Nutrisyon". It is not only given as an award but as a symbol of participatory and collaborative efforts of Local Government Units (LGUs) to achieve outstanding performance in nutrition.
Ms. Ofelia Bajin from Binalbagan, Negros Occidental is the Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar. Ten BNSes from the cities of Victorias, Talisay, Cadiz, Bago, Sipalay, Passi, Silay, San Carlos, Iloilo and Kabankalan, another five BNSes from the provinces of Negros Occidental, Guimaras, Iloilo, Aklan and Antique were awarded as Oustanding BNSes.
The 2013 Outstanding Municipality in the Region was awarded to Numancia, Aklan and its barangays who participated during the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI). Municipalities of Sibalom, Antique and E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental were the Municipal Green Banner Awardees. Also, Isabela of Negros Occidental was appreciated for participating in the said evaluation.
An oath taking of the newly elected Regional Federation of Nutrition Action Officers (NAOs) and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSes) was also a part of the program. Words of gratitude and inspiration to continue to support the nutrition programs in the region from RNPC Tad-y concluded the program.