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We’re excited to open voting for the Impact Entrepreneur of the Year 2024: an annual peer-nominated award that celebrates entrepreneurs who have tackled the most pressing challenges across climate action, gender equality, health, and beyond, creating innovative solutions that uplift communities and spark transformative change. Their work sets a shining example for the impact ecosystem and inspires a brighter future for the Philippines.
Cast your vote today 
bit.ly/IEOTY24
Meet the nominees:
Mikee Chua – CP Health Innovations
Jonathan Co – Sentinel UpCycling Technologies
Peter Damary – Limadol
Tere Domine – Kalsada Coffee
Jessica de Mesa-Lim – Kindred Health Philippines
Pamela Mejia – PAMMÉ
Amalhayah “Niha” Pandapatan – Shine & Sparkle
Kenneth Reyes-Lao – Cacao Culture
Hazel Roldan – And Again Clothing
Irene Villaespin – The Eco Shift
Dino Yuzon & Jean Magboo-Yuzon – Suds Sustainable Pods
It’s time to recognize the changemakers shaping the future.
The Impact Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Award will be announced at the next Impact Happy Hours on March 5, 2025 in Makati City (Venue TBC)
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/RSVPIHH-MAR25
For any queries, email hello@villgrophilippines.org
Impact Happy Hours is brought to you by Villgro Philippines, xchange, Ashoka Philippines, in partnership with The Spark Project, makesense, and PhilDev Foundation