The search is on for the next recipients of the Founders’ Memorial Awards 2026. Nominations are now open to outstanding graduating students from all University of Batangas campuses who reflect the values, standards, and excellence of the founding fathers in Arts and Culture, Sports and Athletics, Campus Journalism, Leadership, Community Service, and Student Assistant Services. The submission of nominations, together with the required documents and supporting evidence, will begin on May 18, 2026.

The FMA, or Founders’ Memorial Awards, carry distinguished titles that represent the identity and character of the UB founders. These are the Founder Atty. Jesus A. Arguelles Memorial Award for Arts and Culture, Founder Juan Y. Javier Memorial Award for Sports and Athletics, Founder Fr. Vicente R. Catapang Memorial Award for Campus Journalism, Founder Roman L. Perez Memorial Award for Leadership, Founder Francisco G. Perez Memorial Award for Community Service, and Founder Pablo C. Umali Memorial Award for Student Assistant Services.

This year, a new group of exceptional students will take the spotlight in the Founders’ Memorial Awards. The University of Batangas will once again recognize graduating college students who have shown outstanding performance across different fields of learning.

For further details of the nomination, please visit fma.ub.edu.ph.