The 2015 PSA Annual Awards was an accolade organized by the Philippine Sportswriters Association , the oldest media organization based in the Philippines , helmed by the president Jun Lumibao of Business Mirror , in cooperation with the Philippine Sports Commission , Smart Communications , San Miguel Corporation , Milo , MVP Sports Foundation and Meralco . The awards were given to the Philippine sportsmen in recognition of their achievements in 2014.[ 1]
Known as the "Oscars" of Philippine sports, the awards proper was held at the One Esplanade, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay on February 16, 2015. Veteran sportscasters Quinito Henson and Patricia Bermudez-Hizon will be served as the emcees of the formal program.[ 2] [ 3] Richie Garcia was invited to become a guest of honor in the said event, Philippine Olympic Committee chairman Peping Cojuangco is also part of the honorable guests. NU Pep Squad, the 2014 UAAP Cheerdance Competition champion has been performed during the awarding.[ 4]
Asian Games gold medalist Daniel Caluag was named as the Athlete of the Year, the first time in 7 years where only one athlete was recognized by the PSA as the top sportsman of the year after Manny Pacquiao , in 2008.
Honor Roll list
Special awards
The following list is the special awards given in the PSA Annual Awards.
Award
Winner
Sport/Team
PSA Sportsman of the Year
Daniel Caluag BMX cycling
PSA President's Award
National University Bulldogs (team handled by Eric Altamirano , star players: Glenn Khobuntin, Troy Rosario, Gelo Adolino, Nico Javelona, Alfred Aroga and Henri Beteyene) Collegiate basketball
Lifetime Achievement Award
1973 Philippine men's national basketball team represented by Robert Jaworski , Bogs Adornado , Yoyong Martirez , Manny Paner , Leo Arnaiz (given to Francis Arnaiz), Tembong Melencio (given to Richie Melencio) and Coach Juan Cutillas (given to Joey Campos)
Basketball
Hall of Fame Award
Mitsubishi Lancer International Junior Tennis Championship
Tennis
Sports Patron of the Year
MVP Sports Foundation Various (Sports advocacy)
Executive of the Year
Hans Sy
National University Bulldogs
Excellence in Basketball
Tim Cone Basketball (Purefoods Star Hotshots )
Miss Volleyball
Alyssa Valdez Collegiate volleyball (Ateneo Lady Eagles / Amihan Pilipinas )
Mr. Taekwando
Jean Pierre Sabido
Taekwando
Golfers of the Year
Princess Superal
Golf
Milo Junior Athletes of the Year
Paulo Bersamina
Chess
Kyla Soguilon
Swimming
Princess and Prince of the Night
Alyssa Valdez Volleyball
Michael Christian Martinez Figure Skating
Major citations
Tony Siddayao Awards for Under 17 athletes
Winner
Sport/Team
Zachary David
Karting
Gabriel Tayao Cabrera
Karting
Paulo Bersamina
Chess
Mikahaela Fortuna
Golf
Kyla Soguilon
Swimming
Minor citations
Winner
Sport/Team/Description
Manila West (composed by Terrence Romeo , Rey Guevarra , KG Canaleta , and Aldrech Ramos ) 3x3 basketball (2014 FIBA 3x3 World Tour Finals )
NU Lady Bulldogs Collegiate women's basketball
San Beda Red Cubs
Junior's basketball
Anita Koykka
Powerlifting
Maybelline Masuda Jiu-jitsu
Annie Ramirez Jiu-jitsu/Judo
Geylord Coveta Windsurfing
Philippine Taekwando Team (male under 30)
Taekwando
Francis Aaron Agojo
Taekwando
Philippine Taekwando Team in the World Taekwando ChampionshipsJeordan Dominguez, Juvenile Faye Crisostomo, Joe Vanni Colega, Jaylord Seridon, Rolando Reyes, Jr., Mcavynger Alob, Clement Tsulong Tan, Elisabella Cesista, Leanarda Nicole Landrio, Rinna Babanto, Jocel Lyn Ninobla, and Janna Dominique Oliva
Taekwando
Kenneth San Andres
Motocross
Peter Gabriel Magnaye
Badminton
Paul Vivas
Badminton
August Benedicto
Triathlon (Ironman 70.3)
Claire Adorna
Swimming
Bong Lopez
Golfing coach
Philippine Basketball Marathon Charity basketball
UE Red Warriors Boys volleyball
Adamson Lady Falcons Collegiate women's softball
Saturday Afternoon Gentleman Sailors of Subic, Zambales
Surfing
Pagpupugay: 100 Taon ng Philippine Sports (organized by Chino Trinidad )Sports greats tribute
Philippine Collegiate Champions League Inter-regional amateur basketball
Accel
Sports outfitter (official outfitter of Shakey's V-League )
Unilab Active Health Run
Running
The Junior Golfers League
Golf
Posthumous awards
The Posthumous awards is given to the sports personalities who died in 2014. They will given an award and a one-minute silence for the honorees.[ 5] [ 6]
Ely Capacio (former PBA executive and player, died February 23, ruptured aneurysm)[ 5] Bryan Gahol (former MBA & PBA player and Laguna politician, died March 31, car accident)[ 5] Rodolfo Lordan, Jr. (snooker, died April 5, "bangungot")[ 5]
Anthony Villanueva (1964 Summer Olympics silver medalist for Boxing, died May 13, heart failure)[ 5] Enzo Pastor (racing car champion, died June 12, ambushed)[ 5] Kurt Bachmann (basketball player and part of the 1962 Asian Games men's basketball team, died August 29, complications from diabetes)[ 5] Isabelo Hilario (drag race car driver, died December 3, ambushed)
Howie Basilio (Manila Chronicle sports writer, died December 11, cause of death withheld)
Danny Romero (PTV 4 and Silverstar Sports commentator and sports writer)
See also
References
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