Now in its sixth year, Security Bank, in collaboration with long-time partner Zonta Club of Makati & Environs, have started accepting nominations for the Bravo Empowered Women Awards 2025.
The awards program recognizes female trailblazers who have achieved success in their careers and personal advocacies. The awards are given to Filipinas championing social change and economic progress in the country—working to uplift the lives of Filipinos.
One awardee will be chosen for each of the eight categories: Arts, Culture & Heritage; Business; Education; Media & Public Affairs; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); Social Services; Sports; and Culinary & Tourism.
Nominees must possess the following qualifications: Filipino citizen, good moral character, an outstanding track record in her profession, advocacy for at least three years as of April 2025, and has sustained a project for the improvement of society. The nominee also must not have received recognition from any other award-giving body and must not be a member of Zonta or an employee of the Bank. Finally, the nominee should not be a parent, child, sibling or half-sibling of a Zonta Club of Makati & Environs member or Security Bank senior management team member.
“Zonta Club of Makati & Environs is proud to continue this partnership with Security Bank to recognize and celebrate our unsung heroes – women who, through their outstanding achievements and body of work, have demonstrated unwavering commitment to leadership and service that have empowered not just themselves but others and have made a sustainable impact on people’s lives and on the planet,” said Aileen Ruiz–Zarate, Bravo Chairwoman for 2025.
“We’re proud to support Zonta and the Bravo Awards because we believe in the power of women to drive change and foster growth. We recognize that when women succeed, communities thrive, and the ripple effect of their success can be felt far and wide,” said Tanya Ansaldo-Deakin, FVP and Corporate Communications Division at Security Bank. “Furthermore, this initiative aligns with the pillars of the Bank’s mission to enrich lives and build communities sustainably. We‘re excited to provide opportunities for empowered women to shine and hopefully inspire others to follow in their footsteps.”
Aside from joining the distinguished roster of Bravo women, winners will also receive a financial donation to use for their chosen causes and communities.
Interested parties may visit www.securitybank.com/BravoAwards to download the nomination form and review the full guidelines. Deadline of entries is on April 30, 2025.
To know more about Security Bank’s CSR initiatives, visit www.securitybank.com/ or its Facebook page www.facebook.com/SecurityBank.