Celebrate Excellence. Honor Achievement. Be Part of HIMAYA.

Welcome to the HIMAP Awards 2026, where we come together to recognize the people and organizations whose excellence, leadership, and dedication continue to move the Philippine HIMS industry forward. Join us for the 5th year of this annual celebration as we honor remarkable achievements and the many contributions that make our industry stronger.

đź“… November 6, 2026 | Friday, 5:00 PM

📍 Grand Ballroom A & B, Shangri-La The Fort Manila
30th Street corner 5th Avenue, BGC, Taguig City

Relive the Highlights of HIMAP Awards 2025

Take a look back at the memorable moments, inspiring achievements, and outstanding individuals and organizations celebrated at HIMAP Awards 2025. Explore the photo gallery and revisit the moments that brought the HIMS community together in celebration of excellence.

Celebrating Excellence in HIMS

The HIMAP Awards is the premier recognition program of the Healthcare Information Management Association of the Philippines Inc. (HIMAP), honoring organizations and individuals who exemplify excellence, innovation, leadership, and service within the Healthcare Information Management Services (HIMS) industry.

Now in its 5th year, the HIMAP Awards celebrates HIMAYA, rooted in the Cebuano word for glory or honor, recognizing the diverse achievements and contributions that continue to strengthen the HIMS industry. More than an awards program, it honors the people and organizations driving the continued growth and global competitiveness of the Philippine HIMS sector.

Eligibility

The HIMAP Awards 2026 is open to:

Please note: Members under the Association Partner membership category are not eligible for these awards.

HIMAP Awards Guidelines & Mechanics

Explore the award categories, eligibility requirements, nomination process, and judging criteria. Explore the full guidelines and learn more about the awards and how to participate.

ACTIVITY
DATE

Call for Nomination Opens
The official nomination period begins. Submission guidelines and forms will be available on the HIMAP Awards 2026 microsite.

June 19

Nomination Deadline
All entries must be submitted by the end of the day (5:00 PM PHT).

July 31

Deadline of Nominee Acceptance
All entries must be submitted by the end of the day (5:00 PM PHT).

August 7

Screening Period
All entries are reviewed for completeness, eligibility, and compliance with the award criteria.

July 15–August 7

Judging Period
Qualified entries are evaluated by the judging panel based on the set criteria and scoring metrics.

August 7–October 16

Finalists Announcement
Watch for the official announcement of the shortlisted candidates across HIMAP's official channels.

October 28-29

Awards Ceremony & Gala
Join us for a night of celebration as we unveil and honor the 2026 award winners!

November 6

AWARDS
2025

HIMAP Dakila Award: HIMS Lifetime Achievement Award

Nora Terrado

HIMAP Tanglaw Award: HIMS IT-BPM Champion of the Year

Jack Madrid
Sec. Kiko Benitez

HIMAP Kabalikat Award: Outstanding HIMAP Government Partner

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
DTI- Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB)
Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)

HIMAP Kasangga Award: Outstanding HIMAP Industry Partner of the Year

IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP)

HIMAP Husay Award: Excellence as an Individual Contributor

JP Balboa (Robinsons Land Corporation)
Judy Whizenhunt (JBW Managed Services & Consulting)
Toni Aguilar (AsiaSelect)

iRhythm Payamanan Award: Community Development

TP in the Philippines

Prohance Makabago Award: Excellence in Technology and Innovation

TP in the Philippines

Shearwater Kaunlaran Award: Excellence in Business Growth

Datamatics Global Services Corp.

id8 Kalikasan Award: ESG & Sustainability

Carelon Global Solutions Philippines, Inc.

PM Consulting Talento Award: Excellence in HR and Recruitment

Shearwater Health Advisors, Inc.

Pearson Sibol Award: HIMS SME Company of the Year

VXI Global Holdings B.V (Philippines)

Cognizant Pinuno Award: Leadership Excellence

Saju Pillai (Sagility Philippines)

AWARDS
2024

HIMAP Tanglaw Award: HIMS IT-BPM Champion of the Year

Rafaelita M. Aldaba

HIMAP Kabalikat Award: Outstanding HIMAP Government Partner

DTI- Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB)
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)

HIMAP Kasangga Award: Outstanding HIMAP Industry Partner of the Year

IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP)

HIMAP Husay Award: Excellence as an Individual Contributor

Jeff Williams (Genfinity Philippines, Inc.)
Genny Marcial (IBPAP)

iRhythm Payamanan Award: Community Development

Cognizant Technology Solutions Philippines, Inc.

Teleperformance Makabago Award: Excellence in Technology and Innovation

Datamatics Global Services Corp.

VISAYA Kaunlaran Award: Excellence in Business Growth

Carelon Global Solutions Philippines, Inc.

Cognizant Kalikasan Award: ESG & Sustainability

Alorica Philippines, Inc.

JBW Talento Award: Excellence in HR and Recruitment

Cognizant Technology Solutions Philippines, Inc.

Pearson Sibol Award: HIMS SME Company of the Year

VXI Global Holdings B.V (Philippines)

Connext Pinuno Award: Leadership Excellence

Nicki Agcaoili (Carelon Global Solutions Philippines, Inc.)

HIMAP Sariling Atin Award: Excellence as a Filipino-owned Company

Pointwest Innovations Corporation

Hall of Fame: Three Consecutive Wins of the Sariling Atin Award

Pointwest Innovations Corporation

AWARDS
2023

ADEC Husay Award: Excellence as an Individual Contributor

Atty. Leen Bunyi (Cognizant Technology Solutions Philippines, Inc.)
Dr. Peter Edu (LKN Global Services)

DynaQuest Payamanan Award: Community Development

Shearwater Health Advisors, Inc.

Tenet & Conifer Makabago Award: Excellence in Technology and Innovation

EXL Service Philippines, Inc.

Cognizant Kaunlaran Award: Excellence in Business Growth

Tenet & Conifer Global Business Center

iRhythm Kalikasan Award: ESG & Sustainability

Cognizant Technology Solutions Philippines, Inc.

Teleperformance Talento Award: Excellence in HR and Recruitment

Sagility Philippines

Connext Pinuno Award: Leadership Excellence

Randy Knutson (DynaQuest Technology Services Inc.)

VISAYA Sariling Atin Award: Excellence as a Filipino-owned Company

Pointwest Innovations Corporation

AWARDS
2022

OPTUM Husay Award: Excellence as an Individual Contributor

JL Botor (Pointwest Innovations Corporation)

Tenet & Conifer Payamanan Award: Community Development

DynaQuest Technology Services Inc.

DynaQuest Makabago Award: Excellence in Technology and Innovation

Cognizant Technology Solutions Philippines, Inc.

Staywell Kaunlaran Award: Excellence in Business Growth

Legato Health Technologies

JBW Talento Award: Excellence in HR and Recruitment

Shearwater Health Advisors, Inc.

Connext Pinuno Award: Leadership Excellence

Anshum Sinha (Shearwater Health Advisors, Inc.)

Accenture Sariling Atin Award: Excellence as a Filipino-owned Company

Pointwest Innovations Corporation

AWARD CATEGORIES

The HIMAP Awards 2026 features eight (8) award categories that recognize outstanding individuals and organizations across the HIMS ecosystem:

Industry Contribution Awards
6 - HIMAP HUSAY AWARD_ Individual Contributor_20261023_103103_0005

HIMAP HUSAY AWARD: Individual Contributor

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Company Awards
Nominees
9 - Id8 KALIKASAN AWARD_ ESG Champion_20261023_103103_0008

Id8 KALIKASAN AWARD: ESG Champion

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11 - Pearson PINUNO AWARD_ Leadership Excellence_20261023_103103_0010

Pearson PINUNO AWARD: Leadership Excellence

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13 - Shearwater KAUNLARAN AWARD_ Business Growth_20261023_103103_0012

Shearwater KAUNLARAN AWARD: Business Growth

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7) HIMAP Awards 2026 Tracker - Google Sheets.pdf (2)
TIME
AGENDA

5:00PM

Registration, Networking and Cocktails

Soft Soothing Music

6:00PM

National Anthem and Doxology

HIMAP Awards Video Presentation

Opening Remarks and HIMAP Awards Overview

Talent Presentation – Cultural Dance

7:00PM

Inspirational Message:
“The Heart of Excellence: Why Every Achievement Must Be Anchored on the
Goodness of the Human Heart”

7:20PM

Awarding (Batch 1) Industry Contributions Awards

(1)   Awarding of Plaques of Appreciation:
Guest of Honor and HIMAP Awards Screening Committee

(2)   HIMAP DAKILA AWARD: HIMS Lifetime Achievement Award

(3)   HIMAP KATAPATAN AWARD: Membership Loyalty Awards

7:45PM

Start of Dinner

Talent Presentation / Intermission Number – Hymns of HIMS 2026 Winners

Acknowledgement and Group Photo of HIMAP BOT with HA 2026 Sponsors

Talent Presentation / Intermission Number – Hymns of HIMS 2026 Winners

8:10PM

Awarding (Batch 2) Industry Awards

(4)   HIMAP TANGLAW AWARD: HIMS IT-BPM Champion of the Year:
(5)   HIMAP KAAKIBAT AWARD: Outstanding HIMAP Government
Partner of the Year
(6)   HIMAP KASANGGA AWARD: Outstanding HIMAP Industry
Partner of the Year
(7)   HIMAP HUSAY AWARD: Individual Contributor

Talent Presentation/Intermission Number – Hymns of HIMS 2026 Winners

8:50PM

Awarding (Batch 3) Company Awards

(8)   Cognizant SIBOL AWARD: HIMS SME Company of the Year
(9)   Studio-id8 KALIKASAN AWARD: ESG Champion
(10)  iRhythm PAMAYANAN AWARD: Community Development
(11)  Datamatics SANDIGAN AWARD: Strategic Partner of the Year

Talent Presentation / Intermission Number – Hymns of HIMS 2026 Winners

9:30PM

Awarding (Batch 4) Company Awards

(12)  Pearson PINUNO AWARD: Leadership Excellence
(13)  PM Consulting TALENTO AWARD: HR & Recruitment
(14)  Shearwater KAUNLARAN AWARD: Business Growth
(15)  Pointwest MAKABAGO AWARD: Technology Innovation

10:05PM

Closing Remarks

Closing Video (SDE)

Live Music, Wine Cocktails and Socials

SPONSORS

HIMAP Awards is made possible through the support of organizations committed to advancing healthcare innovation and industry growth. Our sponsors play a vital role in helping us deliver a world-class conference while connecting with key decision-makers, industry leaders, and emerging talent. Through their partnership, sponsors gain valuable opportunities to showcase their products and services, build brand visibility, strengthen relationships, and demonstrate thought leadership. Together, we create an event that inspires collaboration, accelerates innovation, and supports the continued success of the Philippine healthcare information management sector.

Award Presenters

3 - id8

id8

Award Presenter

6 - PM Consulting

PM Consulting

Award Presenter

Major Sponsors

9 - Trends & Concepts

Trends and Concepts

Major Sponsor

10 - Sanas_Logo

Sanas

Major Sponsor

Minor Sponsors

Jun 19

Call for Nomination Opens

The official nomination period begins. Submission guidelines and forms will be available on the HIMAP Awards 2026 Microsite.

June 19, 2026

Jul 31

Nomination Deadline

All entries must be submitted by the end of the day (5:00 PM PHT).

July 31, 2026

Aug 7

Deadline of Nominee Acceptance

All entries must be submitted by the end of the day (5:00 PM PHT).

August 7, 2026

Jul 15 - Aug 7

Screening Period

All entries are reviewed for completeness, eligibility, and compliance with the award criteria.

July 15 to August 7, 2026

Aug 7 - Oct 16

Judging Period

Qualified entries are evaluated by the judging panel based on the set criteria and scoring metrics.

August 7 to October 16, 2026

Oct 26

Finalists Announcement

Watch for the official announcement of the shortlisted candidates across HIMAP's official channels.

October 26, 2026

Nov 6

Awards Ceremony & Gala

Join us for a night of celebration as we unveil and honor the 2026 award winners!

November 6, 2026

KAUNLARAN AWARD

KAUNLARAN AWARD

PAMAYANAN AWARD

PAMAYANAN AWARD

PINUNO AWARD

PINUNO AWARD

TALENTO AWARD

TALENTO AWARD

MAKABAGO AWARD

MAKABAGO AWARD

SARILING ATIN AWARD

SARILING ATIN AWARD

HUSAY AWARD

HUSAY AWARD

KALIKASAN AWARD

KALIKASAN AWARD

HIMAP TANGLAW AWARD:

HIMS IT-BPM Champion of the Year

HIMAP KAAKIBAT AWARD:

Outstanding HIMAP Government Partner of the Year

HIMAP KASANGGA AWARD:

Outstanding HIMAP Industry Partner of the Year

TALENTO AWARD:

Excellence in HR & Recruitment

SIBOL AWARD:

HIMS SME Company of the Year

PAMAYANAN AWARD:

Excellence in Community Development and Outreach Programs

KALIKASAN AWARD:

Excellence as an ESG Champion

MAKABAGO AWARD:

Excellence in Technology and Innovation

KAUNLARAN AWARD:

Excellence in Operation and Business Growth

PINUNO AWARD:

Excellence in Leadership

HUSAY AWARD:

Excellence as an Individual Contributor