The Ozanam Award was founded by Ateneo de Manila in 1937 for the purpose of honoring Christians who have given distinctive and continued service to their fellowmen in accordance with the principles of Justice and Charity. It is given only to laymen or laywomen, and it is intended to emphasize the fact that Catholics and other Christians are also citizens. The more dedicated he or she is in living up to the social teachings of the Church, the better citizen he or she is considered to be, and vice versa. The award is named after Saint Frederick Ozanam, the great French Catholic leader who founded the St. Vincent de Paul Society for the relief of the poor.
2023
Maria Anna Ignacio
2022
Eva K Galvey
2021
Roel Z Cagape
2019
Gloria Laureana SP Rosales
2018
Zenaida Brigida H Pawid
2017
Synergeia Foundation under the leadership of Milwida M Guevara PhD
2014
Teresa Banaynal Fernandez
2011
Randolf S David
Ma Teresa D Vitug
2009
Eriberto B Misa Jr
2008
Sumilao Farmers with Arlene “Kaka” Bag-ao
2007
Jose M Tiongco MD
Charles L Cheng MD
2006
Teofilo T Bangayan
2005
Merlie B Mendoza
2004
Cecilio K Pedro
2003
Antonio P Meloto Jr
2002
Ma Cecilia H Magsaysay
2001
Rosemarie M Cabrera (Posthumous)
2000
Rey Magno Teves
1999
Jose T & Teresita Quintos-Deles
1998
Teresita D Baltazar
1997
Ma Teresa F Nieva
1996
Couples for Christ
1995
Billie Mary “Betty” Go-Belmonte (Posthumous)
1994
Hector D & Corazon Juliano-Soliman
Eddie G & Florencia Casanova-Dorotan
1993
Ernesto D Garilao
1991
Mina M Ramirez
Ronald P Guzman
Robert P Guzman
1990
Fasters for the Forest of Bukidnon
1989
Leonor C Sevilla
1988
Jose Ma Lucas
1986
Howard Q Dee
1984
Francisco “Soc” Rodrigo
1982
Victor J Baltazar
1981
Miguel A Magsaysay
1980
Jesus dela Paz
Trinidad dela Paz
1979
Genaro V Ong Jr (Posthumous)
1978
Christian Family Movement
1977
Antonio V Ayala (Posthumous)
Antonio B Lambino Sr
1976
Jesus de Veyra
1971
Juan C Tan
1970
Maximo Soliven
1969
Onofre Pagsanghan
1968
Most Rev Msgr Antonio Y Fortich DD
1966
Josefina Constantino
1961
Francisco Ortigas Jr
1960
Felicidad Alvarez Silva
1959
Jesus A Paredes Jr (Posthumous)
1957
Jesus M Tan
1954
Lorenzo Tañada
1953
Lulu Reyes Besa
1949
Josefa Gonzales de Estrada
1948
Benjamin Gaston
1939
Mariano Santos
1938
Aurora A Quezon
1937
Augusto Cortez
Criteria for Nomination and Selection
The nominee for the Ozanam Award should be:
Any Filipino citizen, layman or laywoman, Catholic or other Christians.
A man or woman of outstanding moral and spiritual integrity in his/her private and public life.
Outstanding in the performance of his/her chosen vocation to which he/she gives himself/herself with unerring devotion and commitment.
Has manifested in his/her private and public life and activities, a fidelity and loyalty to Church and country, as well as concern for the wider social good. Known to be personally committed to and motivated by Gospel values and his/her Christian faith.
Giving unmistakable evidence beyond the ordinary understanding of social justice and social transformation, and giving tangible proof of this in the service he/she gives to his/her fellowmen, especially the poor, the oppressed, the marginalized, the sick, and the suffering—in faith, justice and love.
Involved in such work or service for a significant number of years.
