The pandemic has forced consumers and businesses to change the way they transact. Business owners have had to adapt and innovate their services to meet the growing needs of the “new normal”. This is why GCash is committed to improving its digital products to meet the needs of both Filipino customers and local businesses and businesses that require future-ready solutions.

The GCash Digital Excellence Awards are an opportunity to shine a light on real-time, real-life innovation in the Philippine market. GCash wants to recognize institutions that have taken significant steps to revolutionize digital solutions and implemented programs that help protect transactions and the delivery of their services.

Since last year, GCash has begun to recognize public sector partners as well as key individuals who have made a significant contribution to building a financially inclusive country. This year’s GCash Digital Excellence Awards recognized innovators from the corporate and MSME sectors for their various programs and initiatives promoting digital excellence.

The GCash Digital Excellence Awards took place on March 31, 2022, via an exclusive virtual event. The evening’s festivities were hosted by seasoned host and fitness enthusiast Gelli Victor and Chito Maniago, GCash’s Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs. Martha Sazon, President and CEO of GCash, Winsley Bangit, President and CEO of G-Xchange, as well as Luigi Reyes, Vice President of GCash and Head of Sales and Business Operations also graced the occasion. and sent the winners their special messages. Rico Blanco also dropped by to celebrate the winners with iconic Pinoy anthems Tayo, Antukin and Your Universe.

Three main prizes were awarded this year to a total of 40 GCash partners. These awards include the Industry Pioneer Award, Innovation & Growth Award, and Transformative Ecosystem Award.

the Industry Pioneer Award was offered to partners who embraced digitization and made a game-changer with GCash early in its journey. The industry pioneers who gained recognition believed in what GCash could be from the start and proved to be leading the way in democratizing financial services for Filipinos.

Institutions recognized as industry pioneers include Max’s Group Inc, Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. (RRHI), Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc, ACADOPS (Academy of Operations Excellence and Services Inc), National Book Store Inc, Lalamove, Villarica Pawnshop, Inc., NCCC, Mega Q Mart, Farmers Market Araneta City, Puregold Price Club, Inc., Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, REGCRIS GROUP OF COMPANIES, Tulay sa Pag-Unlad, Inc (TSPI) and Paynamics Technologies, Inc .

the Innovation & Growth Award recognizes organizations that have established groundbreaking programs with GCash. These programs have successfully provided best-in-class solutions to GCash users. The companies that received this award are institutions that have withstood challenges and continued to contribute to the exponential growth of Filipinos using digital product services.

For this award, McDonald’s Philippines (Golden Arches Development Corporation), DMCI Holdings, Inc. (Semirara, DMCI Constructions & DMCI Homes), Robinsons Supermarket Corporation, Nestlé, Philippines Inc., Chris Marr Corporation, Suyen Corporation, Angkas (DBDOYC Inc. ), Pay&Go (BTI Payments Philippines, Inc.), New Las Pinas Market (New Las Piñas City Public Market), Ministop, Appboxo Pte Ltd, Concentrix Daksh Services Philippines Corporation and BDO Unibank Inc. have been recognized by GCash due to initiatives and programs they have led that have stood the test of time.

Finally, the prestigious Transformative Ecosystem Award was awarded to companies that have fully embraced the digital lifestyle by integrating GCash’s various solutions into their ecosystem. These companies have quickly responded to changing customer needs and are recognized advocates of digital transformation. From MSMEs to partner companies, transformative ecosystem winners have revolutionized the way of life of millions of Filipinos with GCash. With this award, GCash recognizes pioneering efforts in the use of digital financial products. Puregold Price Club, Inc., Classic Savory, Ayala Corporation, Unilever Philippines, Inc, Cebu, People’s Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CPMPC), The SM Store, foodpanda, Direct Agent 5, Inc (DA5), Star Market, Generika (Actimed Inc), Booky and ELECTRONIC COMMERCE PAYMENTS (EC PAY) INC. received the Transformative Ecosystem Award at this year’s GCash Digital Excellence Awards.

Congratulations to all the winners for successfully innovating their services to help improve the lives of more and more Filipinos and inspire other institutions to follow suit.