Three grassroots sports advocates will receive the ORLACSAN Award at the 39th Sportswriters Association of Cebu-San Miguel Beer (SAC-SMB) Cebu Sports Awards on April 26, 2023, in Cebu City, Philippines.
The event will take place at the Cube Wing of SM City Seaside.
The ORLACSAN Award, first introduced in 1996, is named in honor of the legendary Cebuano sportswriter Orlando C. Sanchez.
The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate selfless dedication to grassroots sports development and positively impact their communities.
Boxing coach Edito “ALA” Villamor is one of the awardees.
A basketball patron and a benefactor in the field of table tennis will also be honored with the ORLACSAN Award.
This award aims to acknowledge their notable contributions that extend beyond the realm of sports, emphasizing their commitment to community improvement and development.
The SAC-SMB Cebu Sports Awards annually celebrate and recognize Cebu’s top athletes and sports advocates.
June Mar Fajardo and Rubilen Amit will lead the list of honorees in the 39th SAC-SMB Cebu Sports Awards.
The event serves as a platform to honor accomplishments in local sports and encourages continued support and development in the field.
Attendance at the awards is expected to include various sports figures and stakeholders from across the region.
The awards ceremony highlights the importance of grassroots sports development and the role of dedicated individuals in supporting the growth of sports at the local level.
