2020 PSA Annual Awards
The 2020 San Miguel Corporation - Philippine Sportswriters Association Annual Awards was an annual awarding ceremony honoring the individuals and organizations that made a significant impact to Philippine sports in 2019, which was led by the medalists of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games hosted by the country.
The event is organized by the Philippine Sportswriters Association under the leadership of Eriberto "Tito" S. Talao. The PSA is the oldest Philippine-based media organization, which is founded in 1949, and made up of veteran and seasoned sports scribes, section editors and columnists from print media, sports news websites and social media platforms.
Among the awards set to be received this year are the Athlete of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award, President's Award, Executive of the Year, Mr. Basketball, Ms. Volleyball, Mr. Volleyball, Mr. Football, Ms. Golf, National Sports Association of the Year, Major Awards, Minor Citations, Tony Siddayao Awards for Under 17 Athletes, Posthumous Recognition, Milo Junior Athletes of the Year, and the Chooks-To-Go Fan Favorite Award.
There will be a new set of awards including the Ms. Basketball and Coach of the Year which will be handed out starting this year.
Three-time PSA Athlete of the Year awardee and Philippine billiards legend Efren "Bata" Reyes, who will also set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award served as the guest speaker.
Top sports officials led by PSC Chairman and Executive of the Year awardee William "Butch" Ramirez, International Olympic Committee representative to the Philippines Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski, House Speaker and Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee Chairman Alan Peter Cayetano, Deputy House Speaker Mikee Romero, and POC President Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino are expected to attend the occasion.
The awards night was held on March 6, 2020 at the Centennial Hall of the Manila Hotel in Manila.
Honor roll
Main awards
The following are the list of main awards of the event.Athletes of the Year
For claiming their second overall championship in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games hosted in the country, the PSA bestowed the Athlete of the Year honors to the Philippine National Team participated in the biennial meet. This is the second time that the National Team won the Athlete of the Year award. They were recognized with the same honors in the 2006 PSA Annual Awards after securing the championship title of the 2005 SEA Games, also held in the Philippines.The Philippine delegation, which composed of 1,115 national athletes, took home a total of 387 medals from the 11-nation regional sporting meet held from November 30 to December 11 at four major clusters, Clark, Subic, Metro Manila and Other Areas.
Award | Winner | Sport/Team/Recognition | References |
Athletes of the Year | Team Philippines at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games | Various Sports |
Other major awards
Here are the other major awards to be conferred in the Awards Night.Award | Winner | Sport/Team/Recognition | References |
Lifetime Achievement Award | Efren "Bata" Reyes | Billiards | |
President's Award | Carlos Edriel "Caloy" Yulo | Gymnastics and Silver | |
Executive of the Year | William "Butch" Ramirez | Philippine Sports | |
National Sports Association of the Year | Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines | Boxing | |
Mr. Basketball | Thirdy Ravena | Basketball | |
Ms. Basketball | Jack Danielle Animam | Basketball | |
Coach of the Year | Patrick Aquino | Basketball | |
Ms. Volleyball | Cherry Ann "Sisi" Rondina | Volleyball | |
Mr. Volleyball | Bryan Bagunas | Volleyball | |
Mr. Football | Stephan Schröck | Football | |
Ms. Golf | Bianca Pagdanganan | Golf | |
Chooks-to-Go Fan Favorite "Manok ng Bayan" Award | Philippine National Men's 3x3 Basketball Team | Basketball |
Major awardees
Sorted in alphabetical order.Winner | Sport/Team/Recognition | References |
Jerwin Ancajas | Professional Boxing | |
Aidric Jose Chan | Amateur Golf | |
Johnriel Casimero | Professional Boxing | |
Hidilyn Diaz | Weightlifting | |
June Mar Fajardo | Professional Basketball | |
National University Lady Bulldogs | Collegiate Basketball | |
Ernest Obiena | Athletics - Pole Vault | |
Juvic Pagunsan | Professional Golf | |
Nesthy Petecio | Amateur Boxing | |
San Miguel Beermen | Professional Basketball | |
Princess Mary Superal | Professional Golf | |
Union Bell Owner: Bell Racing Stable - Elmer De Leon Trainer: Donnie S. Sordan Jockey: Jonathan B. Hernandez | Horse Racing - Horse of the Year |
Citations
2019 SEA Games Gold Medalists
All 149 gold medalists including those who won more than two or three golds in the Southeast Asian Games will get to receive the special citation from the PSA.Aquatics – Swimming:
- James Deiparine – Men’s 100M Breaststroke
- Paul Marton dela Cruz & Rachelle Anne Dela Cruz – Mixed Team Compound
- Abegail Abad – Women’s Paddled Stick Welterweight +65 kg
- Mike Bañares – Men’s Live Stick Welterweight +65 kg
- Dexter Bolambao – Men’s Live Stick Bantamweight -55 kg
- Villardo Canumay – Men’s Live Stick Lightweight -60-65 kg
- Crisamuel Delfin – Men’s Anyo Open Weapon Non-Traditional
- Mary Allin Aldeguer – Women’s Anyo Open Weapon Non-Traditional
- Sheena del Monte – Women’s Paddled Stick Women’s Bantamweight -50 kg
- Jesfer Huquire – Men’s Paddled Stick Bantamweight -55 kg
- Elmer Manlapas – Men’s Paddled Stick Featherweight -55-60 kg
- Ros Ashley Monville – Women’s Paddled Stick Lightweight -55-60 kg
- Jezebel Morcillo – Women’s Live Stick Bantamweight -50 kg
- Jedah Mae Soriano – Women’s Paddled Stick Featherweight -50-55 kg
- Carloyd Tejada – Men’s Paddled Stick Men’s Welterweight +65 kg
- Niño Mark Tolledo – Men’s Livestick Featherweight -55-60 kg
- Clinton Kingsley Bautista – Men’s 110M Hurdles
- Melvin Calano – Men’s Javelin Throw
- Eric Shauwn Cray – Men’s 400M Hurdles
- Sarah Dequilan – Women’s Heptathlon
- Christine Hallasgo – Women’s Marathon
- Eloiza Luzon, Anfernee Lopena, Kristina Marie Knott, Eric Shauwn Cray – Mixed 4x100M Relay
- Kristina Marie Knott – Women’s 200M
- William Morrison III – Men’s Shot Put
- Ernest John Obiena – Men’s Pole Vault
- Aries Toledo – Men’s Decathlon
- Natalie Uy – Women’s Pole Vault
- Team Pilipinas – Dino Emiglio Altomonte, Adriane Ros Bernardo, Erwin Bosito, Clarence Lyle Caasalan, Bryan Victrix Castillo, Alfredo de Guzman III, Junmar Diarao, Vladimir Eguia, Ignacio Luis Escano, Francis Michael Gesmundo, Arvin Maynard Herrera, Jarus Inobio, Romeo Jasmin Jr., Ferdinand Liguayan Jr., Juan Diego Lozano, Juan Alvaro Macasaet, Juan Paolo Macasaet, Mark Steven Manaig, Jennald Pareja, Jonash Ponce, Jon Jon Robles, Miguel Jose Salud, Kyle Rodrigo Villafaña Jr., Jerome Yenson – Men’s
- Gilas Pilipinas Men – CJ Perez, Jason Perkins, Moala Tautuaa, Chris Elijah Newsome – Men’s
- Gilas Pilipinas Women – Jack Danielle Animam, Afril Bernardino, Clare Castro, Janine Pontejos – Women’s
- Gilas Pilipinas Men – Japeth Aguilar, June Mar Fajardo, Marcio Lassiter, Vic Manuel, Stanley Pringle, Kiefer Ravena, Troy Rosario, Chris Ross, Greg Slaughter, Christian Standhardinger, LA Tenorio, Matthew Wright – Men’s
- Gilas Pilipinas Women – Jack Danielle Animam, Afril Bernardino, France Mae Cabinbin, Ana Alicia Katrina Castillo, Clare Castro, Eunique Chan, Kelli Casey Hayes, Danica Therese Jose, Ria Joy Nabalan, Janine Pontejos, Nathalia Prado, Marizze Andrea Tongco – Women’s
- Rubilen Amit – Women’s 9-Ball Pool Singles
- Rubilen Amit/Cheska Centeno – Women’s 9-Ball Pool Doubles
- Cheska Centeno – Women’s 10-Ball Pool Singles
- Dennis Orcollo – Men’s 10-Ball Pool Singles
- Josie Gabuco – Women’s Light Flyweight 48 kg
- Rogen Ladon – Men’s Flyweight 52 kg
- Eumir Felix Marcial – Men’s Middleweight 75 kg
- Carlo Paalam – Men’s Light Flyweight 46-49 kg
- James Palicte – Men’s Light Welterweight 64 kg
- Nesthy Petecio – Women’s Featherweight 57 kg
- Charly Suarez – Men’s Lightweight 60 kg
- Hermie Macaranas – Men’s 100M Singles
- Lea Denise Belgira – Women’s Mountain Bike Downhill
- John Derick Farr – Men’s Mountain Bike Downhill
- Jermyn Prado – Women’s Road Event Individual Time Trial
- Sean Mischa Aranar/Ana Leonila Nualla – Standard All Five Dances/Tango/Vienniese Waltz
- Wilbert Aunzo/Pearl Marie Cañeda – Latin Samba/Chachacha/Rumba
- Mark Jayson Gayon/Mary Joy Renigen – Standard Waltz/Foxtrot
- Michael Angelo Marquez/Stephanie Sabalo – Latin All Five Dances/Pasodoble
- Monica Torres – Women’s Individual
- Team Sibol – Bryle Jacob “cml” Alvizo, James Erice “Erice” Guerra, Jun “Bok” Kanehara, Van Jerico “Van” Manalaysay, Marvin “Boomy” Rushton, John Anthony “Natsumi” Vargas, Mc Nicholson “Mac” Villanueva – DotA 2
- Team Sibol – Jeniel “Haze” Bata-Anon, Angelo Kyle “Pheww” Arcangel, Allan Sancio “Lusty” Castromayor, Karl Gabriel “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno, Kenneth Jiane “Kenji” Villa, Carlito “Ribo” Ribo Jr., Jason Rafael “Jay” Torculas – Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- Caviar Napoleon “Enderr” Acampado – StarCraft 2
- Hanniel Abella, Mickyle Rein Bustos, Anna Gabriella Estimada, Harlene Raguin – Women’s Team Epee
- Jylyn Nicanor – Women’s Individual Sabre
- Bianca Pagdanganan – Women’s Individual Match Play
- Lois Kaye Go, Bianca Pagdanganan, Abby Arevalo – Women’s Team
- Carlos Edriel Yulo – Men’s All-Around/Floor Exercise
- Daniela Reggie dela Pisa – Women’s Hoop
- Adrian Rodolfo Erwin Guggenheim – Men’s -77 kg
- Meggie Ochoa – Women’s -45 kg
- Carlo Angelo Peña – Men’s -56 kg
- Annie Ramirez – Women’s -55 kg
- Dean Michael Roxas – Men’s -85 kg
- Mariya Takahashi – Women’s -73 kg
- Kiyomi Watanabe – Women’s -63 kg
- Jamie Lim – Women’s Individual Kumite +61 kg
- Junna Tsukii – Women’s Individual Kumite -50 kg
- Gina Iniong – Women’s Kick Light -55 kg
- Jerry Olsim – Men’s Kick Light -69 kg
- Jean Claude Saclag – Men’s Low Kick -63.5 kg
- Estie Gay Liwanen – Women’s -63 kg
- Rodel Labayo, Angelo Morales – Men’s Pairs
- Michael Ver Anton Comaling – Men’s Beach Triathle Individual
- Princess Honey Arbilon, Samuel German – Beach Laser Mixed Relay
- Jearome Calica, Joemar Gallaza – Men’s Waikru Mai Muaythai
- Phillip Delarmino – Men’s 57 kg
- Ariel Lim Lampacan – Men’s 54 kg
- Sandi Abahan – Women’s Individual 5k x 20
- Diana Buhler, Jeffrey Reginio, Klymille Keilah Rodriguez, Nathaniel Sanchez – Mixed Team Relay 400M x 12 Obstacle
- Melvin Guarte – Men’s Individual 5k x 20
- Kyle Redentor Antolin, Kaizen dela Serna, Monolito Divina, Deanne Nicole Moncada – Mixed Team Assist 400M x 12 Obstacle
- Jeffrey Kevin Pascua – Men’s Individual 100M x 10 Obstacle
- Rochelle Suarez – Women’s Individual 100M x 10 Obstacle
- Edmar Taquel – Men’s Seni Tunggal
- Cris Nievarez – Men’s Lightweight Single Sculls
- Melcah Jen Caballero – Women’s Lightweight Single Sculls
- Philippine Volcanoes – Timothy Alfonso, Vincent Amar, Donald Canon, Harry Dionson, Tommy Kalaw, Robert Luceno, Patrice Ortiz, Joe Palabay, Ned Plarizan, Ryan Reyes, Luc Villalba, Justin Villazor – Men’s Rugby 7s
- Lester Troy Tayong, Emerson Villena – Men’s International 470
- Team Pilipinas – Ridgely Balladares, Rubin Cruz Jr., Whok Dimapilis, Richly Magsanay, Joel Mejarito, Edgar Villapaña – Keelboat Fleet Racing/Keelboat Match Racing
- Chino Sy-Tancontian – Men’s Sport -74 kg
- Mark Streigl – Men’s Contact -74 kg
- Team Pilipinas – Metodio Suico Jr, Jason Huerte, John Bobier, Emmanuel Escote, John Jeffrey Morcillos – Men’s Hoop
- Team Pilipinas – Deseree Autor, Josefina Maat, Sarah Kalalo, Jean Marie Sucalit, Mary Ann Lopez – Women’s Hoop
- Eric Ang, Carlos Conge Carag, Hagen Alexander Topacio – Men’s Trap Team
- Elvie Baldivino, Marly Martir, Franchette Shayne Quiroz – Women’s WA 1500 PPC Team
- Marly Martir – Women’s WA 1500 Precision Pistol Competition Individual
- Jaime de Lange – Men’s Downhill
- Margielyn Didal – Women’s Game of S.K.A.T.E./Street
- Jericho Jojit Francisco Jr. – Men’s Park
- Daniel Ledermann – Men’s Game of S.K.A.T.E.
- Christiana Means – Women’s Park
- Team Pilipinas – Mark Alcoseba, Joseph Arcilla, Noel Damian Jr., Kevin Mamawal, Mikoff Manduriao, Dheo Talatayod – Men’s Team
- Noelle Conchita Corazon Zoleta-Manalac – Women’s Individual Singles
- Noelle Conchita Corazon Zoleta-Manalac, Noelle Nikki Camille Zoleta – Women’s Doubles
- RP Blu Girls – Francesca Altomonte, Mary Ann Antolihao, Riflayca Basa, Garnet Agnes Blando, Khrisha Genuary Cantor, Shaira Damasing, Elsie Dela Torre, Ma. Angelu Gabriel, Kaith Ezra Jalandoni, Mary Joy Maguad, Mary Nicole Pasadas, Ma. Celestine Palma, Royevel Palma, Cristy Joy Roa, Jenette Rusia, Angelie Ursabia, Arianne Vallestero – Women’s
- Kayod Pilipinas – Jemyca Aribado, Yvonne Alyssa Dalida, Reymark Begornia, Robert Andrew Garcia, David William Pelino – Mixed Team
- Nilbie Blancada – Women’s Longboard Open
- Roger Casogay – Men’s Longboard Open
- Kurt Bryan Barbosa – Men’s Finweight -54 kg
- Dave Cea – Men’s Lightweight -74 kg
- Pauline Lopez – Women’s Featherweight -57 kg
- Samuel Morrison – Men’s Welterweight -80 kg
- Jeordan Dominguez – Men’s Freestyle Individual
- Jocel Lyn Ninobla – Women’s Recognized Individual
- Dustin Jacob Mella, Raphael Enrico Mella, Rodolfo Reyes Jr. – Men’s Recognized Team
- Rodolfo Reyes, Jr. – Men’s Recognized Individual
- Francis Alcantara, Jeson Patrombon – Men’s Doubles
- John Chicano – Men’s Individual
- Kim Mangrobang – Women’s Individual
- Kim Mangrobang, Fernando Casares, Claire Adorna, John Chicano – Mixed Relay
- Susan Larsson – Women’s Wakeskate
- Jhondi Wallace – Men’s Wakeskate
- Hidilyn Diaz – Women’s 55 kg
- Kristel Macrohon – Women’s 71 kg
- Geylord Coveta – Men’s RS: One
- Yancy Kaibigan – Men’s RS: X
- Jason Baucas – Men’s Greco Roman 72 kg
- Noel Norada – Men’s Greco Roman 63 kg
- Jessie Aligaga – Men’s Sanda 48 kg
- Arnel Mandal – Men’s Sanda 52 kg
- Francisco Solis – Men’s Sanda 56kg
- Clemente Tabugara – Men’s Sanda 65kg
- Divine Wally – Women’s Sanda 48 kg
- Agatha Wong – Women’s Taolu Taijiquan/Taijijian
Other recipients
Winner | Sport/Team/Recognition | References |
Amelie Hotel Manila | Official Venue of the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum | |
Ateneo Blue Eagles | Collegiate Basketball | |
Samantha Kyle Catantan | Fencing | |
Josie Gabuco | Amateur Boxing | |
Go For Gold - Jeremy Go | Supporter of Philippine Sports | |
GM John Paul Gomez | Chess | |
Lourence Ilagan | Darts | |
Letran Knights | Collegiate Basketball | |
Eumir Felix Marcial | Amateur Boxing | |
Mighty Sports | Basketball | |
MVP Sports Foundation - Manny V. Pangilinan | Supporter of Philippine Sports | |
Joshua Pacio | Mixed Martial Arts | |
Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation | Obstacle racing | |
Estefano Rivera | Motorsport | |
Mikee Romero | Polo | |
Standard Insurance - Ernesto Echauz | Supporter of Philippine Sports | |
Merwin Tan | Bowling | |
Pedro Taduran | Professional Boxing |
Milo">Milo (drink)">Milo Junior Athletes of the Year
The award, sponsored by Milo, will be given to the two young athletes who are excelled in the field of sports.Award | Winner | Sport/Team/Recognition | References |
Milo Junior Female Athletes of the Year | Daniela Reggie dela Pisa | Gymnastics | |
Milo Junior Female Athletes of the Year | Alex Eala | Tennis | |
Milo Junior Male Athletes of the Year | Miguel Barreto | Swimming | |
Milo Junior Male Athletes of the Year | IM Daniel Quizon | Chess |
Tony Siddayao Awards for Under-17 Athletes
The award, which is named after Tony Siddayao is given out to outstanding junior athletes. Sorted in alphabetical order.Winner | Sport/Team/Recognition | References |
Celine Abalos | Golf | |
Jordan Dinham | Bowling | |
Marc Bryan Dula | Swimming | |
Alex Eala | Tennis | |
Miko Eala | Tennis | |
Juan Miguel Sebastian Jadie | Karatedo | |
Dale Lazo | Bowling | |
Micaela Jasmine Mojdeh | Swimming | |
FIDE Master Antonella Berthe Racasa | Chess |
Posthumous Awards for Deceased Sports Personalities
The following awards, will be bestowed upon former national & collegiate athletes, officials and sports personalities who passed away in 2019. They will be honor with a short audio-video presentation and a one-minute moment of silence.Winner | Sport/Team/Recognition | Date of Death | References |
Miguel Bonalos | Basketball | June 30 | |
Angelo Constantino | Bowling | January 11 | |
Amber Garcia Torres | Motorcycle racing | December 6 | |
John Gokongwei | Basketball | November 9 | |
Mark Joseph | Swimming | March 7 | |
Nes Pamilar | Volleyball | January 12 | |
Susan Papa | Swimming | May 19 | |
Claro Pellosis | Athletics | July 21 | |
Raphael Poliquit | Athletics | April 11 | |
Florendo Ritualo, Sr. | Basketball | January 2 | |
Sheryl Sanchez Reyes | Basketball | May 11 | |
Reggie Santos | Basketball | February 10 | |
Lucio "Bong" Tan, Jr. | Basketball | November 11 | |
Emmanuel Tangkion | Basketball | April 10 | |
Vic Vic Villavicencio | Basketball | April 29 |