Ford Philippines announces finalists for the 21st Henry Ford Awards

Ford Philippines is pleased to announce the list of finalists for the 21^st Henry Ford Awards (HFA).

Over 230 entries were submitted in this year’s HFA. From this roster, the Board of Judges evaluated and selected the top three (3) finalists for each category. This year’s HFA will recognize sixteen (16) journalists and editorial teams in four major categories, namely the Industry category, Ford category, Team category, and the new People category. 

Below are the finalists for each award category: 

Industry Category

Automotive Vehicle Review of the Year (Article)

• “2021 Honda City Sedan RS Review” – Martin Aguilar, Philkotse 
• “2021 Nissan Terra 2.5 VL 4×2 AT” – Leandre Grecia, Top Gear Philippines 
• “Review: 2021 Kia Stonic EX AT” – Andrei Laurel, Top Gear Philippines

Automotive Vehicle Review of the Year (Video) 

• “BMW X7 xDrive30d Pure Excellence Review” – Caco Tirona, AutoDeal 
• “Ford FX4Max Review” – Marnie Manicad, Turbo Zone 
• “Honda City Hatchback RS” – Nics Calanoc, C! Magazine

Automotive Launch Story of the Year

• “From Iron Lady to Tough Rose” – Tessa Salazar, Philippine Daily Inquirer 
• “The Nissan Leaf is a Leap of Faith Well Worth Taking” – Andrei Laurel, Top Gear Philippines 
• “This GAC GN8 Changed my View of China-made Cars” – Monsi Serrano, The Philippine Business and News 

Automotive Technology Feature of the Year

• “Hybrids Explained: What’s the Difference Between Mild, Full, and Plug-in Hybrid Cars?” – Jet Sanchez, AutoDeal 
• “Mind Over Motor” – Tessa Salazar, Philippine Daily Inquirer 
• “We Took the New and Improved LTO Comprehensive Driving Exam” – Vince Pornelos, AutoIndustriya

Automotive Green Feature of the Year 

• “Are We Ready for Electrified Cars?” – Ronald de los Reyes, Daily Tribune 
• “To EV or not to EV, That is the Question” – Mikko David, Philippine Daily Inquirer 
• “Why the LF-Z Electrified is the Most Important Lexus Concept Car this Decade” – Manny de los Reyes, 2^ndOpinion 

Automotive Road Safety Feature of the Year 

• “Another Bitter Pill to Swallow” – Mikko David, Philippine Daily Inquirer 
• “Gears Between Ears: Does Your Mind Need a Tune-up so You can Drive Better?” – Tessa Salazar, Philippine Daily Inquirer 
• “Red Flags: 8 Signs You Shouldn’t Drive Through that Flood” – Mikko Juangco, AutoIndustriya 

Automotive Industry Feature of the Year 

• “Electrifying Engineer Behind Hummer EV is Pinay” – Tessa Salazar, Philippine Daily Inquirer 
• “How One Used Car Dealer Stayed Alive During the Pandemic” – Andrei Laurel, Top Gear Philippines 
• “The Unstoppable Car Camping Craze in our New Normal” – Monch Henares, Monchster Chronicles 

Automotive Photograph of the Year 

• “Understatement” – Kelvin Go, AutoIndustriya 
• “Savoring the Final Moments of Sunlight” – Igor Maminta, Top Gear Philippines 
• “Where Roads End, Chart Your Own Course with Your Trusty Compass” – Monch Henares, Monchster Chronicles

Ford Category

Ford Automotive Feature of the Year 

• “2021 Ford Ranger FX4 MAX: A Perfect 4X4 for the Off-Road Enthusiast” – Monch Henares, Monchster Chronicles 
• “2021 Ford Territory EcoBoost Titanium+: Everything but the Kitchen Sink” – Roy Robles, Zigwheels 
• “Ford Ranger Showdown: Which Truck Suits Your Lifestyle?” – Jacob Oliva, Wheels Philippines 

Ford Automotive Video Feature of the Year 

• “2021 Ford Everest Sport 4×2 AT Review” – Caco Tirona, AutoDeal 
• “2021 Ford Ranger FX4 Max: Ready to Get Dirty!” – Martin Aguilar, Philkotse 
• “One in Four Million: 1928 Ford Model A” – Shariffa Dizon, Power Wheels Magazine 

The finalists for the People and Team categories, as well as the winners for all categories, will be revealed at the HFA Awards Night on May 23, 2022, 6:00 PM, at the Blue Leaf Events Pavilion in Taguig City.

Each year, HFA entries undergo a rigorous two-phase judging process, with each phase having its own set of judges comprised of respected members of the academe together with professionals in the fields of public affairs, corporate communications, design, photography, video production, and digital publishing.