By HENRY EMPEÑO | 

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Multi-awarded lady executive Wilma T. Eisma, the chairman and administrator of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), received yet another recognition for excellence during the Philippines Leadership Awards held on June 7 at the Dusit Thani Manila Hotel in Makati City.

Eisma, who is SBMA’s first lady chief executive, garnered the “Woman Leadership Award” from the World Women Leadership Congress in the run up to the 7^th World Women Leadership Awards in Mumbai next February.

The Women Leadership Award recognizes the profound role played by women as leaders, executioners, and decision makers, in shaping the future of the region and nation.

Eisma also received in the same occasion the “CSR Leadership Award” from World CSR Day, a corporate social responsibility network founded by Mumbai management guru Dr. R. L. Bhatia, which recognizes individuals and groups that help create a healthy CSR ecosystem.

In accepting the Woman Leader Award, Eisma paid tribute to her mother Clarita, whom she described as “the one who stands out the most” among her mentors that included Sen. Richard Gordon, the first SBMA chairman.

“She taught me that there is no such thing as short cuts; that success and leadership is all about hard work and setting an example. And she did just that: she worked hard and lived a life that is an example and an inspiration,” Eisma said.

“I wish to continue to make her proud and hope to lead a life that is an example and inspiration to others,” she added.

The two leadership awards are the latest in a string of recognition Eisma had received after her appointment as SBMA chairman and administrator in September 2017.

She received the JCI “Pinay Power” Award in July last year from the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Philippines for “efforts to provide economic development to the community and to help others succeed in business.”

Eisma also received in November 2018 the International Public Service award from the Chicago Filipino Asian-American Hall of Fame Awards in Chicago, Illinois, and a silver Stevie for “Female Executive of the Year” in a government or non-profit organization during the 15th annual Stevie Awards in New York City.

The SBMA official is also scheduled to receive recognition from the Olongapo City Bayanihan Club of San Diego Country in California next week.

 

TOP PHOTO: SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma receives the “Woman Leadership Award” from the World Women Leadership Congress at the Dusit Thani Manila Hotel on June 7 (Photo by Dante Salvaña)

 

[2] SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma with World CSR Day founder Dr. R. L. Bhatia after receiving the “Woman Leadership Award” and “CSR Leadership Award” on June 7