Filipinos across the tri-state area gathered at the Philippine Consulate of New York last Wednesday night to celebrate the beginning of Filipino-American History Month. The evening commemorated and awarded members of the community who have demonstrated a commitment to cultivating and spreading Filipino-American history.

Winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award: Professor Agnes Bing Magtoto

Winner of the Contributions to Excellence Award: Momar G. Visaya

Winner of the Outstanding Youth Award: Kristina Rodulfo

Winner of the Outstanding Artist Award: Marissa Aroy

Winners of the Bayani (Hero) Award: Liz Casasola, Nicole Ponseca, RJ Mendoza-Nadal, Cat Sandoval and Monette Rivera