Villar feted as ‘gov’t hero’ of the year
DEPUTY Speaker and Las Piñas City Representative Camille Villar have been named as the “Government Hero of the Year” by the prestigious Stevie Awards for Women in Business in awarding ceremonies held at the Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, USA last November 11.
The lady legislator was honored under the COVID-19 response category for her remarkable work during the COVID-19 pandemic, and as such, the Stevie Awards judges have determined that the Gold Stevie Award be awarded to Villar.
“It is truly an honor to be recognized by Stevie Awards for our work, particularly in our fight against COVID-19. I am grateful to the board of judges for acknowledging the vaccine incentives program that we established called ‘May Bahay sa Bakuna’ to boost the vaccine uptake of our constituents in Las Piñas,” Villar said after receiving news of the award.
Villar launched “May Bahay sa Bakuna” in mid-2021 to encourage the once hesitant residents of Las Piñas to get vaccinated against COVID-19, in exchange for entries to a raffle bonanza that rewards lucky winners of non-monetary benefits which included grocery items, motorcycles, and a brand new house and lot package.
The Government of the Hero category is given to “female government employees who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in 2020-22 to keep us safe and informed” amid the pandemic.
“I share this award [with] our local government officials, city health officers, as well as our constituents who continue to serve with passion despite the difficulties during the pandemic,” the House leader added.
The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are open to all organizations worldwide and recognize the achievements of women executives, entrepreneurs, and the organizations they run. The judges include many of the world’s most respected executives, entrepreneurs, innovators, and business educators.
More than 1,000 professionals worldwide participate in the Stevie Awards judging process every year.
