Michah Dayag Salvador, a proud Igorot woman hailing from the highlands of Ifugao Province, has been recognized by the Asia Pacific Luminare Awards as the "Most Inspiring and Empowered Youth Leader of the Millennium".
Michah is a young lady product of Ifugao State University (IFSU) who makes an impact through her involvements in humanitarian projects and volunteering.
She is an exemplary role model breaking barriers and traditional silos with a visible track record of significant contributions. Dedicated youth advocate in wholesome passion for community service, welfare, and development.
At her young age, she had notable achievements both locally - as an active student in journalism, leadership, and socio-civic works; and internationally- a recipient of the "Most Outstanding Delegate" in the Asia Youth International Model United Nations 2019 (AYIMUN) at Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Salvador was one of the 98 delegates selected to participate in the conference from more than 35 thousand registrants all over the globe. In her application essay, she said the AYIMUN experience would equip her with experience to face the real world and would enable her to gain different perspectives on global issues.
She continuously brings pride to her tribe exemplifying the core values- strength, innovation, ingenuity, knowledge, and foresight that are imperative to carving out success.
Her willingness to share ideas and selflessly give time to help others is an inspiration to all and are absolutely contagious.
Salvador's exceptional leadership in contributions to philanthropy, fund-raising, outreach, excellent volunteerism, and donor development is highly commendable.
Asia Pacific Luminare Awards (Philippines) and Asia's Top Luminary Awards (Vietnam) are organizations that search for the best of the best individuals and companies across all of the Philippines and Asia! Industry titans, corporate heroes, advocates of planet and people.
The 4th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards Awards Night will be held at the Grand Ballroom, Okada Manila, Paranaque, Metro Manila on March 31, 2021.
Note: The Awards Night has been postponed and moved to May 31, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and with respect to the Ramadan Feast.
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