OFFICIAL GUIDELINES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. The National Excellence Awards

2. Categories
3. Format and Submission of Requirements
4. Proclamation of Winners
5. Pointing System
 Since 1989, the United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary
(UAPSA) has functioned as the junior arm of the professional organization,
United Architects of the Philippines – the Integrated and Accredited
Professional Organization of Architects (UAP-IAPOA) and as a voice of
architecture students. UAPSA is a non-profit organization dedicated to linking
together affiliated architectural schools in the country with the aim of gearing
students towards professionalism, camaraderie, and selfless service.

At the heart of all UAPSA activities is a cooperative effort designed to

transform today’s students into the architect and design professionals of
tomorrow. This includes not only an active and involved student membership,
but also a close and mutually supportive role for faculty, professionals, the
design community, and the corporate community who contribute to the
advancement of the art and science of architecture.

Each year, UAPSA honors individuals and chapters, supportive roles

for faculty, graduates, and professionals for their exemplary work in areas
such as leadership, collaboration, scholarship, and service. The UAPSA
National Excellence Awards was created to recognize outstanding
achievements of student-leaders, and educators who have exhibited an
exemplary commitment to the education and development of their chapter
members.
 AWARDS

MAJOR AWARDS
Overall Best Chapter Award

Overall Best Chapter Event Award

Overall Best Chapter President Award

Most Accumulated CAPS Award

MINOR AWARDS
Best Chapter Award (Per Area)

Best Chapter Event Award (Per Area)

Best World Architecture Day Celebration Award

Best National Architecture Week Celebration Award

Green Advocate Award

Best Research Paper Award

Best Thesis Award

Best Membership Turn-out Award

MAJOR AWARDS
 OVERALL BEST
CHAPTER AWARD
MAJOR AWARD

The highest award is bestowed to a UAPSA chapter for its outstanding

contributions to the organization, its members, and the field of

architecture. One chapter will be chosen for each area and shall earn

automatic eligibility for the Overall Best Chapter Award.

CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION

Chapter Events

● Series of events conducted for the benefit and involvement of

the members
● Number of events initiated
● Sponsorship outcome
● Involvement of different organizations to the events

Chapter Events

● Percentage of registered UAPSA members from the total

population of architecture students in the college/university
● Promotional strategies used
 Quadripartite

● Active engagement and involvement of delegates

● OrgComg participation

World Architecture Day

● Active engagement and involvement of delegates

● OrgComg participation

National Architecture Week

● Active engagement and involvement of delegates

● OrgComg participation

Area Assemblies

● Active engagement and involvement of delegates

● OrgComg participation

Green Campaign

● Participation of the chapter in the promotion of environmental

awareness
● Events conducted discussing sustainable and green
architecture

Nomination Report

● Clarity, quality, and strength of the nomination report

REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINATION

1. Accomplished google forms: https://forms.gle/oG66Rtcb4wP7BGo2A

 2. One letter of nomination from any member of the chapter executive
committee. The letter should be addressed to the Chair for Committee
on Awards.
3. Nomination report.
4. Other supplemental documents for the evaluation

Note: The templates of the required documents can be found in the NEA 2022
Kit.
 AOVERALL BEST
CHAPTER EVENT
AWARD
MAJOR AWARD

A recognition granted to a UAPSA chapter event that has remarkably met the
chapter and the national organization’s objectives, and effectively promoted
and enriched the field of architecture.

CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION

Event Purpose

● The event empowers the members to promote the field of

architecture
● Aligned with UAPSA's mission "to enrich communities in a
spirit of collaboration"

Member Engagement

● Percentage of registered UAPSA members attendees from the

total population of the chapter
● Level of engagement and effect of the event/project within the
UAPSA community
 Innovation

● Uniqueness of the event and activities under it

● Promotion Strategies

Nomination Report

● Clarity, quality, and strength of the nomination report

REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINATION

1. Accomplished google forms: https://forms.gle/oG66Rtcb4wP7BGo2A

2. One letter of nomination from any member of the chapter executive
committee. The letter should be addressed to the Chair for Committee
on Awards.
3. Nomination report
4. Other supplemental documents for the evaluation

Note: The templates of the required documents can be found in the NEA 2022
Kit.
 OVERALL BEST
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
AWARD
MAJOR AWARD

The highest award given to a UAPSA chapter president who has

successfully stayed committed to their responsibilities and have made

a significant impact on the chapter and the national organization.

CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION

Contributions to the Organization

● Outstanding accomplishments to the totality of the

organization, both local and national
● Demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to the projects and
events conducted within the fiscal year

Involvement

● Active and consistent involvement in events and activities at

the national level
 ● Active and consistent involvement in the management and
planning at the local level

Leadership

● Efficiency and reliability in terms of the management and

handling of the organization
● Exhibits an approachable attitude
● Prominence within the architecture program and with the
appropriate administration and faculty

Nomination Report

● Clarity, quality, and strength of the nomination report

REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINATION

1. Accomplished google forms: https://forms.gle/oG66Rtcb4wP7BGo2A

2. One letter of nomination from any member of the chapter executive
committee. The letter should be addressed to the Chair for Committee
on Awards.
3. Nomination report
4. Other supplemental documents for the evaluation

Note: The templates of the required documents can be found in the NEA 2022
Kit.
 MOST ACCUMULATED
CAPS AWARD
MAJOR AWARD

An award granted to the UAPSA chapter that has accumulated the

most Chapter Affiliation Points throughout the duration of the fiscal year.

Note: The participation during the National Congress will still be counted as
part of the CAPs. With that, the results of the Most Accumulated CAPs Award
will be released during the Year-End Meeting instead. This is to allow the
chapters to have sufficient time for processing the application of the
additional points garnered during the National Congress. The application will
be open until June 26, 2022.
MINOR AWARDS
 BEST WORLD
ARCHITECTURE DAY
CELEBRATION AWARD
MINOR AWARD

CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION

Contributions to the Organization

● Embodies the effect of the event within the UAPSA community

● Efforts to achieve UAPSA's mission "to enrich communities in a
spirit of collaboration"
● Adheres to the World Architecture Day theme "Clean
Environment for a Healthy World"

Members Engagement

● Percentage of registered UAPSA members attendees from the

total population of the chapter
● Level of engagement and effect of the event/project within the
UAPSA community

Innovation

● Uniqueness of the event and activities under it

● Promotion strategies

Nomination Report
 ● Clarity, quality, and strength of the nomination report

REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINATION

1. Accomplished google forms: https://forms.gle/oG66Rtcb4wP7BGo2A

2. One letter of nomination from any member of the chapter executive
committee. The letter should be addressed to the Chair for Committee
on Awards.
3. Nomination report
4. Other supplemental documents for the evaluation

Note: The templates of the required documents can be found in the NEA 2022
Kit.
 BEST NATIONAL
ARCHITECTURE WEEK
CELEBRATION AWARD
MINOR AWARD

CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION

Contributions to the Organization

● Embodies the effect of the event within the UAPSA community

● Efforts to achieve UAPSA's mission "to enrich communities in a
spirit of collaboration"
● Adheres to the National Architecture Week theme "Future
Forward NAW"

Members Engagement

● Percentage of registered UAPSA members attendees from the

total population of the chapter
● Level of engagement and effect of the event/project within the
UAPSA community

Innovation

● Uniqueness of the event and activities under it

● Promotion strategies

Nomination Report
 ● Clarity, quality, and strength of the nomination report

REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINATION

1. Accomplished google forms: https://forms.gle/oG66Rtcb4wP7BGo2A

2. One letter of nomination from any member of the chapter executive
committee. The letter should be addressed to the Chair for Committee
on Awards.
3. Nomination report
4. Other supplemental documents for the evaluation

Note: The templates of the required documents can be found in the NEA 2022
Kit.
 GREEN ADVOCATE
AWARD
MINOR AWARD

CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION

Purpose

● Efforts to introduce sustainable methods in the practice of

architecture
● Enlighten the need to design sustainable architecture

Members Engagement

● Series of discussions or seminars promoting environmental

awareness
● Activities that allow members to promote sustainable methods
and exhibit green architecture
● Level of engagement and effect of the event/project within the
UAPSA community

Innovation

● Uniqueness of the event and activities under it

● Promotion strategies

Nomination Report

● Clarity, quality, and strength of the nomination report

REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINATION

1. Accomplished google forms: https://forms.gle/oG66Rtcb4wP7BGo2A

2. One letter of nomination from any member of the chapter executive
committee. The letter should be addressed to the Chair for Committee
on Awards.
3. Nomination report
4. Other supplemental documents for the evaluation

Note: The templates of the required documents can be found in the NEA 2022
Kit.
BEST RESEARCH PAPER
AWARD
MINOR AWARD

CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION

Significance

● Contribution and relevance of the topic to the field of

architecture
● Aligned with the mission of UAPSA "to enrich communities in a
spirit of collaboration"
● Validity of the findings

Technical

● Originality of the study

● Level of research and study involved
● Well-constructed and thorough research

Nomination Report

● Clarity, quality, and strength of the nomination report

REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINATION

1. Accomplished google forms: https://forms.gle/oG66Rtcb4wP7BGo2A

2. One letter of nomination from any member of the chapter executive
committee. The letter should be addressed to the Chair for Committee
on Awards.
3. Nomination report
4. Other supplemental documents for the evaluation

Note: The templates of the required documents can be found in the NEA 2022
Kit.
 BEST THESIS AWARD
MINOR AWARD

CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION

Significance

● Contribution of the topic to the field of architecture

● Aligned with the mission of UAPSA "to enrich communities in a
spirit of collaboration"
● Develop an architecture that is sensitive to its context
● Proposed design answers the design problems

Technical

● Legibility of the architectural drawings

● Clear thought process behind the design
● Clear integration of research findings into the design

Innovation

● Integration of unique design solutions

● Innovative research methods or design analysis

Nomination Report

● Clarity, quality, and strength of the nomination report

REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINATION

1. Accomplished google forms: https://forms.gle/oG66Rtcb4wP7BGo2A

2. One letter of nomination from any member of the chapter executive
committee. The letter should be addressed to the Chair for Committee
on Awards.
3. Nomination report
4. Other supplemental documents for the evaluation

Note: The templates of the required documents can be found in the NEA 2022
Kit.
 BEST MEMBERSHIP
TURN-OUT AWARD
MINOR AWARD

CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION

● Percentage of registered UAPSA members from the total

population of architecture students in the college or university.

REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINATION

1. Accomplished google forms: https://forms.gle/oG66Rtcb4wP7BGo2A

2. Certificate of Total Population or letter from the Registrar’s
Office/Dean/Department Head that verifies the total population of
architecture students.
 FORMAT AND SUBMISSION OF
REQUIREMENTS

All requirements mentioned should be compiled in only one (1) pdf file (page
dimensions shall only be 8.5″ x 11″). Refer to the requirements of each award
and the pointing system for more information.

Note: Inclusion of photos and other supplemental materials is highly

encouraged. Video submissions compiled and organized in one (1) Google
Drive folder will be accepted. Attach the link to the last page of the
nomination report.

Filename Formats

UAPSA_Area(AREA)_(Chapter Abbreviation)_Award_Letter of Nomination

UAPSA_Area(AREA)_(Chapter Abbreviation)_Award_Nomination Report

UAPSA_Area(AREA)_(Chapter Abbreviation)_Award_Certificate of Total

Population

Example

UAPSA_AreaB_UST_Green Advocate Award_Letter of Nomination

 PROCLAMATION OF NOMINEES
All qualified nominees who pass the initial screening shall be emailed prior to
the National Excellence Award Night which will be held on June 12, 2022.

POINTING SYSTEM
100-point pointing system shall be applied to the National Excellence Awards.
 Overall Best Chapter Award
EVALUATION CRITERIA POINTS
Chapter Events
- Series of events conducted for the benefit and
involvement of the members 40 points
- Number of events initiated
- Sponsorship outcome
- Involvement of different organizations to the events
Membership Campaign Turn-out
- Percentage of registered UAPSA members from the total 10 points
population of architecture students in the
college/university
- Promotional strategies used
Quadripartite
10 points
- Active engagement and involvement of delegates
- OrgComg participation
World Architecture Day
10 points
- Active engagement and involvement of delegates
- OrgComg participation
National Architecture Week
10 points
- Active engagement and involvement of delegates
- OrgComg participation
Area Assemblies
10 points
- Active engagement and involvement of delegates
- OrgComg participation
Green Campaign
- Participation of the chapter in the promotion of 5 points
environmental awareness
- Events conducted discussing sustainable and green
architecture
Nomination Report
5 points
- Clarity, quality, and strength of the nomination report
 Overall Best Chapter Event Award
EVALUATION CRITERIA POINTS
Event Purpose
- The event empowers the members to promote the field of 40 points
architecture
- Aligned with UAPSA's mission "to enrich communities in a
spirit of collaboration"
Membership Engagement
- Percentage of registered UAPSA members attendees 35 points
from the total population of the chapter
- Level of engagement and effect of the event/project
within the UAPSA community
Innovation
20 points
- Uniqueness of the event and activities under it
- Promotion Strategies
Nomination Report
5 points
- Clarity, quality, and strength of the nomination report
 Overall Best Chapter President Award
EVALUATION CRITERIA POINTS
Contributions to the Organization
- Outstanding accomplishments to the totality of the 35 points
organization, both local and national
- Demonstrates a forward-thinking approach with the
projects and events conducted within the fiscal year
Involvement
- Active and consistent involvement in events and activities 30 points
at the national level
- Active and consistent involvement in the management
and planning at the local level
Leadership
- Efficiency and reliability in terms of the management and
handling of the organization 30 points
- Exhibits an approachable attitude
- Prominence within the architecture program and with the
appropriate administration and faculty
Nomination Report
5 points
- Clarity, quality, and strength of the nomination report
 Best World Architecture Day Celebration Award
EVALUATION CRITERIA POINTS
Contributions to the Organization
- Embodies the effect of the event within the UAPSA
community 40 points
- Efforts to achieve UAPSA's mission "to enrich
communities in a spirit of collaboration"
- Adheres to the World Architecture Day theme "Clean
Environment for a Healthy World"
Members Engagement
- Percentage of registered UAPSA members attendees 35 points
from the total population of the chapter
- Level of engagement and effect of the event/project
within the UAPSA community
Innovation
20 points
- Uniqueness of the event and activities under it
- Promotion strategies
Nomination Report
5 points
- Clarity, quality, and strength of the nomination report
 Best National Architecture Week Celebration Award
EVALUATION CRITERIA POINTS
Contributions to the Organization
- Embodies the effect of the event within the UAPSA
community 40 points
- Efforts to achieve UAPSA's mission "to enrich
communities in a spirit of collaboration"
- Adheres to the National Architecture Week theme "Future
Forward NAW"
Members Engagement
- Percentage of registered UAPSA members attendees 35 points
from the total population of the chapter
- Level of engagement and effect of the event/project
within the UAPSA community
Innovation
20 points
- Uniqueness of the event and activities under it
- Promotion strategies
Nomination Report
5 points
- Clarity, quality, and strength of the nomination report
 Green Advocate Award
EVALUATION CRITERIA POINTS
Purpose
- Efforts to introduce sustainable methods in the practice 40 points
of architecture
- Enlighten the need to design sustainable architecture
Members Engagement
- Series of discussions or seminars promoting
environmental awareness 35 points
- Activities that allow members to promote sustainable
methods and exhibit green architecture
- Level of engagement and effect of the event/project
within the UAPSA community
Innovation
20 points
- Uniqueness of the event and activities under it
- Promotion strategies
Nomination Report
5 points
- Clarity, quality, and strength of the nomination report
 Best Research Paper Award
EVALUATION CRITERIA POINTS
Significance
- Contribution and relevance of the topic to the field of
architecture 50 points
- Aligned with the mission of UAPSA "to enrich
communities in a spirit of collaboration"
- Validity of the findings
Technical
- Originality of the study 45 points
- Level of research and study involved
- Well-constructed and thorough research
Nomination Report
5 points
- Clarity, quality, and strength of the nomination report
 Best Thesis Award
EVALUATION CRITERIA POINTS
Significance
- Contribution of the topic to the field of architecture
- Aligned with the mission of UAPSA "to enrich 40 points
communities in a spirit of collaboration"
- Develop an architecture that is sensitive to its context
- Proposed design answers the design problems
Technical
- Legibility of the architectural drawings 35 points
- Clear thought process behind the design
- Clear integration of research findings into the design
Innovation
20 points
- Integration of unique design solutions
- Innovative research methods or design analysis
Nomination Report
5 points
- Clarity, quality, and strength of the nomination report

Best Membership Turn-out

Total Members of the Chapter 0
Total Population of the Architecture in the 0
college/university
Percentage of Total Members from Total Population 0%