CatSU wins Saringaya Awards 2024 in Academe
Awards and Recognitions๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ ๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐
Maintaining its
reputation as a Green University, Catanduanes State University (CatSU) has
upheld its vision by clinching the prestigious Saringaya Awards 2024 in the
Academe Category.
From last year's
finalist position, CatSU made a triumphant return, backed by the strong support
from university President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza, an environmental
sociologist with prior experience at the Environmental Research Division (ERD)
of the Manila Observatory at Ateneo de Manila University.
"We extend
our heartfelt thanks to the entire CatSU community for their pivotal role in
advancing our vision of HOPE with Pโembodying people-centered and
planet-friendly policies. This dedication is for the people of Catanduanes and
future generations," said Dr. Azanza, dedicating this yearโs victory to
the community served by CatSU.
Central to
CatSU's success is the Solar Micro Grid Farm, making it the only state
university in Bicol with this initiative. CatSU also runs a Water Catchment
Facility, crucial for water conservation and community supply.
The award
ceremony, held at Marison Hotel in Legazpi City yesterday, saw Executive Vice
President Dr. Roberto B. Barba Jr. accepting the award on behalf of President
Azanza. Dr. Barba expressed gratitude for this latest accolade, emphasizing its
significance to the university and the honor of working alongside the
President.
"We are
deeply grateful for the support from the CatSU community, and we remain
committed to continuing the administration's initiatives for the benefit of the
people of Catanduanes," said Dr. Barba.
CatSU's
commitment to environmental stewardship has earned it numerous accolades,
including the Bicol Saringaya Award for Innovative Environmental Education
(2018), National and Regional Winner in the Search for Eco-Friendly Schools
(2009 and 2011), and the Greening the Blue Saringaya awards (2014 and 2015).
The Saringaya
Award, established in 2000 and named after the Bikol word
"masaringaya" meaning green environment, abundance, health, and
balanced ecology, is considered the highest environmental accolade in the
region.
