2018 PSA Annual Awards

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2018 PSA Annual Awards
DateFebruary 27, 2018 (2018-02-27)
LocationMaynila Hall, Manila Hotel,
Manila
CountryPhilippines
Hosted byCarlo Pamintuan
Rizza Diaz
Apple David
Television/radio coverage
Network Hyper
Runtime2 hours
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The 2018 SMC-PSA Annual Awards was an annual ceremony recognizing the athletes, teams, executives and personalities in the past year 2017. The awards is organized by the Philippine Sportswriters Association, a Philippine-based media organization composed of sports writers and reporters, section editors and columnists from print (broadsheet and tabloids) and online media. PSA is headed by Eduardo "Dodo" Catacutan of Sports Interactive Network Philippines. [1]

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The awards night, with the theme "A Night of Greatness", was held on February 27, 2018 at the Maynila Hall of the Manila Hotel in Ermita, Manila. [1] [2] [3] The awards night is mainly sponsored by San Miguel Corporation, Milo, Philippine Sports Commission, Cignal and Tapa King. [4]

Cue artist Carlo Biado, bowler Krizziah Lyn Tabora and boxer Jerwin Ancajas were awarded as the co-Athletes of the Year. [1] [5] [6] PSC Chairman Butch Ramirez and Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Ricky Vargas attended the occasion. [7] [8]

Secretary of Agriculture and former sports columnist Manny Piñol was served as the guest speaker representing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. [1] [9]

Honor roll

Main awards

The following are the list of main awards of the event.

AwardWinnerSport/Team/RecognitionReferences
PSA-Tapa King Athlete of the Year [4] Carlo Biado Billiards (World 9-Ball Championship champion and World Games gold medalist) [1] [7]
Krizziah Lyn Tabora Bowling (Bowling World Cup champion)
Jerwin Ancajas Boxing (IBF Junior Bantamweight champion)
President's Award Manuel V. Pangilinan (2023 FIBA World Cup Bid Team) Basketball (Chairman Emeritus, Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas) [10]
Lifetime Achievement AwardAugusto "Gus" Villanueva Sportswriting (Editor in Chief, Journal Group of Publications and Former President, Philippine Sportswriters Association) [9]
Chooks-to-Go Mr. Fan Favorite (Manok ng Bayan) [4] Terrence Romeo Basketball (Gilas Pilipinas and GlobalPort Batang Pier) [11]
Executive of the Year Ramon S. Ang
Ernesto Echauz		 Basketball/Volleyball (President and CEO, San Miguel Corporation)
Sailing (Chairman and CEO, Standard Insurance / President, Philippine Sailing Association)		 [12]
National Sports Association (NSA) of the Year Triathlon Association of the Philippines Triathlon (Won two gold medals in Men's and Women's Triathlon events in the 2017 Southeast Asian Games) [13]
Mighty Sports Mr. Basketball [4] June Mar Fajardo Basketball (Gilas Pilipinas and San Miguel Beermen, 4-time Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Most Valuable Player) [4] [14]
Ms. Volleyball Dawn Macandili Volleyball (DLSU Lady Spikers, F2 Logistics Cargo Movers and Philippines women's national volleyball team / Second Best Libero, 2017 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship) [14]
Mr. Volleyball Marck Espejo Volleyball (Ateneo Blue Eagles, 4-time UAAP Men's Volleyball Most Valuable Player) [14]
Mr. Golf Clyde Mondilla Golf (2017 Philippine Golf Tour Order of Merit Champion) [14]

Major awardees

These are the major awardees of the event. Sorted in alphabetical order.

WinnerSport/Team/RecognitionReferences
Eric Cray Athletics (2017 Southeast Asian Games gold medalist for Men's 400m Hurdles) [15]
Leo Austria Professional Basketball (San Miguel Beermen head coach) (Coach of the Year in the PBA Leo Awards for three consecutive years)
John Alvin GuceHorse racing (Jockey of the Year)
Mary Joy Tabal Marathon (2017 Southeast Asian Games gold medalist for Women's Marathon)
Masato FernandoMotorcycle racing
Milan Melindo Boxing (Former IBF light-flyweight champion)
"Sepfourteen"Horse racing (Horse of the Year)
Team Manila Softball Softball (Pony International 18-U Girls Softball World Series champion)
Thirdy Ravena Collegiate Basketball (Ateneo Blue Eagles) (UAAP Season 80 Men's Basketball Champion)
Trenten Beram Athletics (2017 Southeast Asian Games gold medalist for Men's 200m and 400m)

Special citations

The citations were given to the gold medalists of the Southeast Asian Games and the ASEAN Para Games both held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the period of August 19 to 30 and September 17 to 23, 2017.

2017 Southeast Asian Games gold medalists
WinnerSport/Team/RecognitionReferences
Agatha Chrystenzen Wong Wushu (Women’s Compulsory 3rd Taijiquan) [16]
Aries ToledoAthletics (Men's Decathlon)
Brennan Wayne LouieFencing (Men's Foil)
Carlo Biado Billiards and snooker (Men's 9-Ball Singles)
Chezka Centeno Billiards and snooker (Women's 9-Ball)
Dines DumaanPencak Silat (Men's Tanding (Match) Class A)
Eric Shauwn Cray Athletics (Men's 400m Hurdle)
Eumir Felix Marcial Boxing (Men's Middleweight)
Gilas Pilipinas Cadets
(Mike Tolomia, Troy Rosario, Bobby Ray Parks, Jr., Von Pessumal, Almond Vosotros, Kiefer Ravena, Kevin Ferrer, Raymar Jose, Kobe Paras, Carl Bryan Cruz, Baser Amer, Christian Standhardinger)		Basketball (Men's)
John Marvin Boxing (Men's Light heavyweight)
Kaitlin De GuzmanGymnastics (Women’s Artistic Uneven Bar)
Kiyomi Watanabe Judo (Women's -63kg)
Marion Kim MangrobangAthletics (Women's Triathlon)
Mariya TakahashiJudo (Women's -73 kg)
Mary Joy Tabal Athletics (Women's Marathon)
Nikko Bryan HuelgasAthletics (Men's Triathlon)
Philippines ice hockey team
(Benjamin Imperial, Carlo Tenedero, Jan Regencia, Paul Sanchez, Gianpietro Issepi, Jorell Crisostomo, Jose Cadiz, Daniel Pastrana, Lenard Lancero II, Javier Cadiz, Paolo Spafford, Georgino Orda, Francois Gautier, Patrick Syquiatco, Hector Navasero, Steven Füglister, Julius Santiago, Miguel Serrano, Carl Montano and Joshua Carino)		Ice Hockey (Men's)
Philippines lawn bowls team
(Curte Guarin, Leoncio Carreon Jr., Ronald Lising and Emmanuel Portacio)		Lawn Bowls (Men's Fours)
Philippines men's poomsae team
(Dustin Jacob Mella, Raphael Enrico Mella, Rodolfo Reyes Jr)		Taekwondo (Men's Poomsae Team)
Reyland CapellanGymnastics (Men’s Artistic Floor Exercise)
Samuel Morrison Taekwondo (Men's -74kg)
Trenten Anthony Beram Athletics (Men's 200m and 400m)
2017 ASEAN Para Games gold medalists
WinnerSport/Team/RecognitionReferences
Adeline AnchetaPowerlifting [17]
Arthus BucayCycling
Cendy AsusanoAthletics (Women's Javelin Throw, Discus Throw, Shot put F54)
Christopher YueTenpin Bowling
Cielo HonasanAthletics (Women's Century Dash, 200m, 400m T44/46)
Ernie Gawilan Swimming
Gary BeijinoSwimming
Josephine Medina Table Tennis
Philippine men's chess team standard/rapid P1
(Sander Severino, Henry Roger Lopez, Felix Aguilera)		Chess
Philippine men's chess team standard B2/B3
(Menandro Redor, Arman Subastre, Israel Peligro )		Chess
Prudencia PanaliganAthletics
Rosalie TorrefielAthletics
Sander SeverinoChess

Minor citations

WinnerSport/Team/RecognitionReferences
Donnie Nietes Boxing (IBF World Flyweight Champion) [18]
Joey AntonioChess
Margaret Ochoa Jiu jitsu (2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games gold medalist)
Annie Ramirez Jiu jitsu (2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games gold medalist)
Eduard Folayang Mixed Martial Arts (former ONE Championship lightweight world champion)
Ernest John Obiena Athletics (Pole Vault)
Carlos Yulo Gymnastics
Toni Leviste Equestrian
Kareel Meer Caniezo HongitanArchery
Jan Paul MoralesCycling
Ivan MaligBowling
Arnel MandalWushu
Divine WallyWushu
Jomar BalanguiWushu
Pauline del RosarioGolf
Bianca Pagdanganan Golf
Elien Rose PerezWeightlifting
Veronica OmpodPowerlifting
Jacob AngMotosports (Karting)
Milo RiveraMotosports (Gymkana)
Jovelyn Gonzaga Volleyball (Cignal HD Spikers)
Centennial III Sailing TeamSailing
Cignal Basketball (PBA D-League) / Volleyball (PSL) / Sports broadcasting
Ceres Negros F.C. Football (2017 PFL season champions)
Philippines national softball teamSoftball
Philippine Malditas women's football team Football
Shell National Youth Active Chess ChampionshipChess

Milo Junior Athletes of the Year

AwardWinnerSport/Team/RecognitionReferences
Milo Male Junior Athlete of the YearMaurice Sacho IlustreSwimming [19]
Milo Female Junior Athletes of the YearAllaney Jia Doroy
Kyla Soguilon		Chess
Swimming 		[19] [20]

Tony Siddayao Awards for Under-17 Athletes

WinnerSport/Team/RecognitionReferences
Micaela Jasmine MoldehSwimming [19]
Marc Bryan DulaSwimming
Jerald JacintoSwimming
Francis ObienaAthletics (Pole Vault)
Veruel VerdaderoAthletics (100m Dash)
Jose Jerry BelibestreAthletics (Long Jump)
Kenneth Dela PenaAmateur Boxing
John Vincent PanggaAmateur Boxing
Bryan OticoTennis
Alexandra Eala Tennis
Juan Francisco BaniquedTriathlon
Karen ManayonTriathlon
Al-Basher ButoChess
Jerlyn Mae San DiegoChess
Mary Angeline AlcantaraTaekwondo
Johnzenth GajoWushu
Mark Lester RagayWushu

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