ASP Autism Angel Achievement Awards 2020

The ASP Autism Angel Achievement Awards, nicknamed A5, is an annual recognition of the impact of persons with autism in the community and a celebration of their skills and talent that makes them stand out beyond their exceptionality.

The A5 trophy was designed by Franco Cagayat a sculptor on the spectrum.

The honorees for the A5 every year are selected based on the following criteria:

- Must have been formally diagnosed with autism;
- Must have won a competition at a national or international level during the previous calendar year -- the win must be verifiable through -articles from reputable news organizations; and
- Must possess good moral character.
- Must have NOT previously won the A5.

List of past winners

2019
Samantha Pia Cabañero (advocacy). Pia stood out among other aspirants to be crowned Miss Possibilities in 2018. As the Vice President for Communications for the ASP Self-Advocates Circle. She served as a script consultant for the movie "Unforgettable" where Sarah Geronimo played a woman on the spectrum.

Carlo Gregorio Magno Veluz (visual arts). In 2018, Carl bested other Filipino artists with disabilities to become the winner of the Philippine leg of the Paralym Art World Cup — with his work displayed in Japan. Carl serves as the Vice President for External for the ASP Self Advocates Circle.

Eduardo Enrique Munarriz (athletics). Henry won the top award in the heavyweight class in the Special Category at the 2019 Philippine National Open Powerlifting Championships and was awarded a trophy for Best Lifter in the Special Category. He was part of a 65-man delegation representing Team Pilipinas in the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi.

2018
Charlene Danica Escasiñas (performing arts) - Nica first joined and won a singing contest at the age 7; and started modelling at the age of 12. Danica were given the opportunity to represent the Philippines to the 1st ASEAN Autism Youth Camp in April 2013 at Brunei Darussalam and in Autism Talent Gala 2017 in Hong Kong.

2017
Vell Baria (performing arts) - Vell has been performing at autism advocacy events for years; and performs regularly at amateur and professional productions. Velle is working towards a degree in Music Performance, with a major in Voice, and a minor in Piano, at St. Scholastica's College Manila. She won the INAP Award for Performing Arts at the ANCA World Autism Festival in Vancouver, Canada.

2016
Vico Cham (visual arts) - Considered a product of ASP showcases of PWA talents in his younger years -- joining on-the-spot painting contests, drawing for the centerfold of a national conference's souvenir programme, and being featured during an ASP art exhibit -- Vico received in 2015 a special award from the Apolinario Mabini Award for PWDs. He works as PWA employee #1 of Unilab Foundation.

Raymond Macasaet (athletics) - Raymond is a Special Olympics veteran, having earned medals in Aquatics in competitions in Greece 2011 and Singapore 2013. During the 2015 Special Olympics in Los Angeles, he won gold in the 50 meter and 25 meter dash in the track and field category.

Thara Marie Santiago (performing arts) - From 79 candidates, Thara Marie became one of the 19 finalists who received "Excellent Performance Award" during the Autistic Talent Gala held last December 2015 in Hong Kong, which was organized by the AnAn International Education Foundation. Her rendition of "All by Myself" earned her one of the 4 major awards in the individual category - "Most Touching Voice."

Nomination Form

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