THE UNIVERSITY was named School of the Year for the seventh straight year in the 8th Philippine Student Quill Awards, which recognizes outstanding communication-related works by students nationwide.
UST bagged the most number of recognitions and special awards, including 15 merit awards and six excellence awards, during the virtual awarding ceremonies held on March 25.
Make it seven straight!
UST bags the "School of the Year" plum in the 8th Philippine Student Quill Awards. pic.twitter.com/9zMURev2LF
— The Varsitarian (@varsitarianust) March 25, 2021
“The most coveted prize in the Quill Awards is, of course, the work of many individuals, and I congratulate the 21 winners of the awards of excellence and the awards of merit from UST… Indeed, the Thomasian field for communication and creative excellence continues despite the pandemic,” UST Acting Rector Fr. Isaias Tiongco, O.P., said in his acceptance speech.
UST Angelicum College was the second runner-up in the School of the Year category, while De La Salle College of Benilde was the first runner-up.
The Varsitarian, the 93-year-old official student publication of the University, bagged eight of UST’s 21 competition awards this year.
UST awardees from the Tiger Media Network (TMN), Tomasian Media Circle and Talents (Tomcat) and several communication students brought home 13 awards.
Tomcat’s recruitment campaign, “#UnravelTheGlory,” earned the “top communication management” award.
TMN’s segment “Life After UST,” which won the best use of graphics award in the 81st Intercollegiate Broadcasting System College Media Conference, bagged the top award for Covid communications—a new category in the competition.
UST Angelicum College also won four awards for a short film, two documentaries and a music video.
The Philippine Student Quill is the junior division of the Philippine Quill Awards, which recognizes professionals and students from public and private sector organizations that excel in the field of communication.
It follows the International Association of Business Communicators’ Global seven-point scoring system, with seven being the highest. Entries with a 5.25 score win a Merit Award, while entries with a 5.75 score or higher win an Award of Excellence.
