With the Philippines’ growing population and the many challenges faced by the agricultural sector already burdened by the pandemic situation to sustainably meet demand for food supply, the need to help both people and planet thrive is stronger than ever.

To recognize and support much needed sustainable agriculture programs in the country, the Pest Management Council of the Philippines, Inc. (PMCP) and Bayer CropScience Philippines is now opening the PMCP-Bayer Agricultural Sustainability Award for nominees. The Award aims to put the spotlight on high-impact programs and initiatives accomplished by individuals contributing towards promoting and strengthening agricultural sustainability in the country.

The PMCP-Bayer Agricultural Sustainability Award is open to individuals from the private and public sector – such as researchers, scientists, farmers, entrepreneurs, government officials, employees, or part of the academe.

Individuals should have accomplished either of the following within the scope of both pest management and agricultural sustainability:

• Developed a research paper contributing to sustainable pest management practices.
• Demonstrated the importance of sustainable use of agricultural technologies for small holder farmers.
• Conducted a field trial or experiment that resulted to a milestone or learning on sustainable pest management .
• Spearheaded an initiative leading to advocacy or promotion (ex. educational programs) of sustainable pest management practices and adoption of sustainable agricultural practices.
• Contributed to enactment of significant policies or guidelines on sustainable pest management.
• Acted as a catalyst within his/her community or organization that led to shift in pest management practices with sustainability principles.

A newly established Award, the nominee's accomplishments should have been completed within 2019-2021 with sufficient documentation to show evidence of his/her accomplishment and its impact on agricultural sustainability, including letters of recommendation from the nominee’s network.

Nomination period runs from January 15, 2022 to May 31, 2022 with an evaluation period from May-June 2022. Nominations must be sent via email to pmcpbayer.sustainabilityaward@gmail.com.

After the evaluation period, the chosen awardee will be announced during the PMCP Annual Scientific Conference in July 2022. He or she will receive a plaque and 50,000 pesos cash prize.

A newly established Award, the nominee's accomplishments should have been completed within 2019-2021 with sufficient documentation to show evidence of his/her accomplishment and its impact on agricultural sustainability, including letters of recommendation from the nominee’s network.

Nomination period runs from January 15, 2022 to May 31, 2022 with an evaluation period from May to June 2022. Nominations must be sent via email to pmcpbayer.sustainabilityaward@gmail.com.