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The 2015 PSA Annual Awards was an accolade organized by the Philippine Sportswriters Association, the oldest media organization based in the Philippines, helmed by the president Jun Lumibao of Business Mirror, in cooperation with the Philippine Sports Commission, Smart Communications, San Miguel Corporation, Milo, MVP Sports Foundation and Meralco. The awards were given to the Philippine sportsmen in recognition of their achievements in 2014.[1]

Known as the "Oscars" of Philippine sports, the awards proper was held at the One Esplanade, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay on February 16, 2015. Veteran sportscasters Quinito Henson and Patricia Bermudez-Hizon will be served as the emcees of the formal program.[2][3] PSC Chairman Richie Garcia was invited to become a guest of honor in the said event, Philippine Olympic Committee chairman Peping Cojuangco is also part of the honorable guests. NU Pep Squad, the 2014 UAAP Cheerdance Competition champion has been performed during the awarding.[4]

Asian Games gold medalist Daniel Caluag was named as the Athlete of the Year, the first time in 7 years where only one athlete was recognized by the PSA as the top sportsman of the year after Manny Pacquiao, in 2008.

Honor Roll list

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Special awards

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The following list is the special awards given in the PSA Annual Awards.

Award Winner Sport/Team
PSA Sportsman of the Year Daniel Caluag BMX cycling
PSA President's Award National University Bulldogs
(team handled by Eric Altamirano, star players: Glenn Khobuntin, Troy Rosario, Gelo Adolino, Nico Javelona, Alfred Aroga and Henri Beteyene)
Collegiate basketball
Lifetime Achievement Award 1973 Philippine men's national basketball team
represented by Robert Jaworski, Bogs Adornado, Yoyong Martirez, Manny Paner, Leo Arnaiz (given to Francis Arnaiz), Tembong Melencio (given to Richie Melencio) and Coach Juan Cutillas (given to Joey Campos)
Basketball
Hall of Fame Award Mitsubishi Lancer International Junior Tennis Championship Tennis
Sports Patron of the Year MVP Sports Foundation Various (Sports advocacy)
Executive of the Year Hans Sy National University Bulldogs
Excellence in Basketball Tim Cone Basketball (Purefoods Star Hotshots)
Miss Volleyball Alyssa Valdez Collegiate volleyball (Ateneo Lady Eagles / Amihan Pilipinas)
Mr. Taekwando Jean Pierre Sabido Taekwando
Golfers of the Year Princess Superal
Tony Lascuna
Golf
Milo Junior Athletes of the Year Paulo Bersamina Chess
Kyla Soguilon Swimming
Princess and Prince of the Night Alyssa Valdez Volleyball
Michael Christian Martinez Figure Skating

Major citations

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Winner Sport/Team
Donnie "Ahas" Nietes Boxing
San Mig Super Coffee Mixers (now Purefoods) Basketball
Luis Gabriel Moreno Archery
Michael Christian Martinez Skating
San Beda Red Lions Collegiate basketball
June Mar Fajardo Basketball (San Miguel Beermen)
Kiefer Ravena Collegiate basketball (Ateneo Blue Eagles)
Mark Galedo Cycling (7-Eleven)
Daniella Uy Golf
Mikee Charlene Suede Chess
Jessie Aligaga Wushu
Jean Claude Saclag Wushu
Philippines national dragon boat team Dragon boat
Philippine poomsae team (male under 30) Poomsae
Philippine poomsae team (freestyle) Poomsae
Kid Molave (owned by Manny Santos) Horse racing
Jockey Jonathan Basco Hernandez Horse racing
Dondon Portugal GT riding

Tony Siddayao Awards for Under 17 athletes

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Winner Sport/Team
Zachary David Karting
Gabriel Tayao Cabrera Karting
Paulo Bersamina Chess
Mikahaela Fortuna Golf
Kyla Soguilon Swimming

Minor citations

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Winner Sport/Team/Description
Manila West
(composed by Terrence Romeo, Rey Guevarra, KG Canaleta, and Aldrech Ramos)
3x3 basketball (2014 FIBA 3x3 World Tour Finals)
NU Lady Bulldogs Collegiate women's basketball
San Beda Red Cubs Junior's basketball
Anita Koykka Powerlifting
Maybelline Masuda Jiu-jitsu
Annie Ramirez Jiu-jitsu/Judo
Geylord Coveta Windsurfing
Philippine Taekwando Team (male under 30) Taekwando
Francis Aaron Agojo Taekwando
Philippine Taekwando Team in the World Taekwando Championships
Jeordan Dominguez, Juvenile Faye Crisostomo, Joe Vanni Colega, Jaylord Seridon, Rolando Reyes, Jr., Mcavynger Alob, Clement Tsulong Tan, Elisabella Cesista, Leanarda Nicole Landrio, Rinna Babanto, Jocel Lyn Ninobla, and Janna Dominique Oliva
Taekwando
Kenneth San Andres Motocross
Peter Gabriel Magnaye Badminton
Paul Vivas Badminton
August Benedicto Triathlon (Ironman 70.3)
Claire Adorna Swimming
Bong Lopez Golfing coach
Philippine Basketball Marathon Charity basketball
UE Red Warriors Boys volleyball
Adamson Lady Falcons Collegiate women's softball
Saturday Afternoon Gentleman Sailors of Subic, Zambales Surfing
Pagpupugay: 100 Taon ng Philippine Sports (organized by Chino Trinidad) Sports greats tribute
Philippine Collegiate Champions League Inter-regional amateur basketball
Accel Sports outfitter (official outfitter of Shakey's V-League)
Unilab Active Health Run Running
The Junior Golfers League Golf

Posthumous awards

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The Posthumous awards is given to the sports personalities who died in 2014. They will given an award and a one-minute silence for the honorees.[5][6]

  • Ely Capacio (former PBA executive and player, died February 23, ruptured aneurysm)[5]
  • Bryan Gahol (former MBA & PBA player and Laguna politician, died March 31, car accident)[5]
  • Rodolfo Lordan, Jr. (snooker, died April 5, "bangungot")[5]
  • Anthony Villanueva (1964 Summer Olympics silver medalist for Boxing, died May 13, heart failure)[5]
  • Enzo Pastor (racing car champion, died June 12, ambushed)[5]
  • Kurt Bachmann (basketball player and part of the 1962 Asian Games men's basketball team, died August 29, complications from diabetes)[5]
  • Isabelo Hilario (drag race car driver, died December 3, ambushed)
  • Howie Basilio (Manila Chronicle sports writer, died December 11, cause of death withheld)
  • Danny Romero (PTV 4 and Silverstar Sports commentator and sports writer)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Tupas, Cedelf (February 3, 2015). "BMX rider Caluag PSA Athlete of the Year". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  2. ^ "PSA President's Award to NU". Tempo. February 7, 2015. Archived from the original on February 8, 2015. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  3. ^ "PSA honors a long list of 2014 sports achievers". The Daily Tribune. February 11, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  4. ^ Giongco, Mark (February 16, 2015). "Past, present sports stars converge for PSA Awards". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g Zarate, Noel (December 30, 2014). "Sports personalities who left us in 2014". Yahoo!. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  6. ^ "Posthumous Honorees". BusinessMirror. February 14, 2015. Retrieved February 15, 2015.