1. Pursuant to DepEd Order No. 015, s. 2026 titled Revised Guidelines on Classroom Assessment, Grading System, and Awards and Recognition for the K to 12 Basic Education Program, this Office, through the Curriculum Implementation Division (CID), reiterates important guidelines on Awards and Recognition for School Year 2026-2027.
2. It is expected that schools shall implement a learner-centered, competency-based, and developmentally appropriate system of awards and recognition. This emphasizes holistic learner development, recognizes diverse forms of achievement, and ensures that awards are based on clear criteria, sufficient evidence, and authentic demonstration of competencies, rather than solely on numerical grades.
3. Everyone is directed to refer carefully to the list of all authorized awards and recognition categories in the Enclosure.
4. The awards and recognition listed in the Enclosure shall only be conferred to the qualified learners of the appropriate grade levels for SY 2026-2027, as follows:
