The Gawad Ginintuang Yaman honors the extraordinary contributions of individuals or institutions in uplifting the Philippine economy through their own advocacies or respective businesses. It is a salute to the outstanding efforts of private or government organizations and individuals in supporting NTF and contributing to its legacy.

The Gawad Ginintuang Yaman sets a new standard for companies and institutions to perennially vie for excellence in the hopes of attaining this illustrious award.

Hailed to be the most anticipated awards for SMEs, this prestigious recognition makes its grand debut on the second day of the National Trade Fair at SMX Convention Center Function Room 3.

The award categories are as follows:

Best Booth Design

This award gives recognition to the most original, creative and innovative booth presentation among the participating companies in the National Trade Fair 2011.

Most Innovative Product of the Year

This award pays credit to the most original and innovative product that exudes global competitiveness in the local and international scene. The winning product must be strictly developed within March 2009 - March 2011 and has never been exhibited in any other fairs.

Matagumpay Award (Achiever's Award)

This award honors the exceptional entrepreneurial performance that led to the success of its trade, contributing to the country’s economic growth while inspiring similar enterprises to persevere and pursue excellence.

The Matagumpay Award is open to any NTF participant, past or present, who has endured significant accomplishments in terms of growth in assets, job generation, market expansion and contribution to society.

Top Seller Award 2009

This award commends the NTF 2009 participant with the highest sales generated based on the monitoring of the regional offices.

Citations

The commitment, support and unyielding assistance to MSMEs by the regional and provincial offices are acknowledged through these awards. Here, the top three regional offices with the highest number of SMEs assisted will be given their due recognition.

Participants in the Natatanging Tatak Filipino will also be given due recognition for their prominence and inspiring achievements in their respective industries.

The Top Seller Award, Most Innovative Product, Best Booth Design, and Matagumpay Award will all be based on three major categories namely:

1. ARTS & CRAFTS, GIFTS, STATIONARY & DESK ACCESSORIES, HOME DECOR, CHRISTMAS & OTHER HOLIDAY DECOR, GARDEN ACCESSORIES, LINENS, KITCHEN & TABLEWARE, FASHION ACCESSORIES, FINE JEWELRY, LEATHERGOODS, GARMENTS, FOOTWEAR
2. FRESH & PROCESSED FOODS, NATURAL & ORGANIC PRODUCTS
3. FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS

Photos of 2009 Winners