The 2015 PSA Annual Awards was an accolade organized by the Philippine Sportswriters Association, the oldest media organization based in the Philippines, helmed by the president Jun Lumibao of Business Mirror, in cooperation with the Philippine Sports Commission, Smart Communications, San Miguel Corporation, Milo, MVP Sports Foundation and Meralco. The awards were given to the Philippine sportsmen in recognition of their achievements in 2014.
Known as the "Oscars" of Philippine sports, the awards proper was held at the One Esplanade, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay on February 16, 2015. Veteran sportscasters Quinito Henson and Patricia Bermudez-Hizon will be served as the emcees of the formal program. PSC Chairman Richie Garcia was invited to become a guest of honor in the said event, Philippine Olympic Committee chairman Peping Cojuangco is also part of the honorable guests. NU Pep Squad, the 2014 UAAP Cheerdance Competition champion has been performed during the awarding.
Asian Games gold medalist Daniel Caluag was named as the Athlete of the Year, the first time in 7 years where only one athlete was recognized by the PSA as the top sportsman of the year after Manny Pacquiao, in 2008.
Honor Roll list
Special awards The following list is the special awards given in the PSA Annual Awards. Award Winner Sport/Team PSA Sportsman of the Year Daniel Caluag BMX cycling PSA President's Award National University Bulldogs Collegiate basketball Lifetime Achievement Award 1973 Philippine men's national basketball team Basketball Hall of Fame Award Mitsubishi Lancer International Junior Tennis Championship Tennis Sports Patron of the Year MVP Sports Foundation Various (Sports advocacy) Executive of the Year Hans Sy National University Bulldogs Excellence in Basketball Tim Cone Basketball (Purefoods Star Hotshots) Miss Volleyball Alyssa Valdez Collegiate volleyball (Ateneo Lady Eagles / Amihan Pilipinas) Mr. Taekwando Jean Pierre Sabido Taekwando Golfers of the Year Princess SuperalTony Lascuna Golf Milo Junior Athletes of the Year Paulo Bersamina Chess Kyla Soguilon Swimming Princess and Prince of the Night Alyssa Valdez Volleyball Michael Christian Martinez Figure Skating
Major citations Winner Sport/Team Donnie "Ahas" Nietes Boxing San Mig Super Coffee Mixers (now Purefoods) Basketball Luis Gabriel Moreno Archery Michael Christian Martinez Skating San Beda Red Lions Collegiate basketball June Mar Fajardo Basketball (San Miguel Beermen) Kiefer Ravena Collegiate basketball (Ateneo Blue Eagles) Mark Galedo Cycling (7-Eleven) Daniella Uy Golf Mikee Charlene Suede Chess Jessie Aligaga Wushu Jean Claude Saclag Wushu Philippines national dragon boat team Dragon boat Philippine poomsae team (male under 30) Poomsae Philippine poomsae team (freestyle) Poomsae Kid Molave (owned by Manny Santos) Horse racing Jockey Jonathan Basco Hernandez Horse racing Dondon Portugal GT riding
Tony Siddayao Awards for Under 17 athletes Winner Sport/Team Zachary David Karting Gabriel Tayao Cabrera Karting Paulo Bersamina Chess Mikahaela Fortuna Golf Kyla Soguilon Swimming
Minor citations Winner Sport/Team/Description Manila West 3x3 basketball (2014 FIBA 3x3 World Tour Finals) NU Lady Bulldogs Collegiate women's basketball San Beda Red Cubs Junior's basketball Anita Koykka Powerlifting Maybelline Masuda Jiu-jitsu Annie Ramirez Jiu-jitsu/Judo Geylord Coveta Windsurfing Philippine Taekwando Team (male under 30) Taekwando Francis Aaron Agojo Taekwando Philippine Taekwando Team in the World Taekwando Championships Taekwando Kenneth San Andres Motocross Peter Gabriel Magnaye Badminton Paul Vivas Badminton August Benedicto Triathlon (Ironman 70.3) Claire Adorna Swimming Bong Lopez Golfing coach Philippine Basketball Marathon Charity basketball UE Red Warriors Boys volleyball Adamson Lady Falcons Collegiate women's softball Saturday Afternoon Gentleman Sailors of Subic, Zambales Surfing Pagpupugay: 100 Taon ng Philippine Sports (organized by Chino Trinidad) Sports greats tribute Philippine Collegiate Champions League Inter-regional amateur basketball Accel Sports outfitter (official outfitter of Shakey's V-League) Unilab Active Health Run Running The Junior Golfers League Golf
Posthumous awards The Posthumous awards is given to the sports personalities who died in 2014. They will given an award and a one-minute silence for the honorees.
Ely Capacio (former PBA executive and player, died February 23, ruptured aneurysm) Bryan Gahol (former MBA & PBA player and Laguna politician, died March 31, car accident) Rodolfo Lordan, Jr. (snooker, died April 5, "bangungot") Anthony Villanueva (1964 Summer Olympics silver medalist for Boxing, died May 13, heart failure) Enzo Pastor (racing car champion, died June 12, ambushed) Kurt Bachmann (basketball player and part of the 1962 Asian Games men's basketball team, died August 29, complications from diabetes) Isabelo Hilario (drag race car driver, died December 3, ambushed) Howie Basilio (Manila Chronicle sports writer, died December 11, cause of death withheld) Danny Romero (PTV 4 and Silverstar Sports commentator and sports writer)
See also 2014 in Philippine sports PSA Sportsman of the Year
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