Best Statistical Activity conducted by a government organization

All agencies of the government, local government units, academic institutions, state
universities and colleges,government-owned and controlled corporations with statistical
activities undertaken in October 2014 are welcome to send entries for this category. A
government organization can nominate its own activities or an activity undertaken by another
government entity, provided that the nominator can provide evidence and/or the nominee
can provide pertinent documentation sufficient for the evaluation of the 25 th NSM Board of
Judges.
Similarly, a private organization can also nominate government-conducted
statistical activities to the NSM Secretariat, provided that the nominator can provide
evidence and/or the nominee can provide pertinent documentation sufficient for the
evaluation of the 25th NSM Board of Judges.

Statistical forums, information dissemination activities and contests conducted in

October 2014 by proponent agencies/units of the government are covered in this category,
thus the following subcategories of this award:

1. Best Statistical Forum

A statistical forum can be in the form of workshops, symposia, trainings and
lectures on statistics.

2. Best Statistical Information Dissemination Activity

Information dissemination activities can be undertaken using various media. It
may be in the form of exhibits, web-based dissemination, database systems,
information caravan, publications, primers, flyers, and bulletins.

3. Best Statistical Contest

A statistical contest can either be in the form of statistical quiz, oratorical
contests, essay contests, poster-making contests where participants compete for an
award. The competition may be aired through radio or TV programs.

The criteria for judging for the entries in all the subcategories of the Best Statistical
Activity are as follows:

Relevance to the theme1

25%

Clarity of objectives/message and

promotion of statistical awareness/
literacy

25%

25%

Outputs, outcomes and impacts

to the audience/target group
Extent of participation/Coverage

15%

Economy in the use of resources

10%

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------TOTAL

100%

For questions and inquiries, the NSM Secretariat can be reached at telephone
numbered 895-2436, telefax numbered 896-1730, or email address F.Talento@psa.gov.ph
and P.Rivera@psa.gov.ph. Updates on the NSM Awards shall be posted on the PSA website
and
NSM
webpage,
which
can
be
accessed
at:
http://nap.psa.gov.ph/nsm/26thNSM/default.asp/.
Nominations from regions outside the National Capital Region (NCR) can wither be
sent directly to the 26th NSM Secretariat in the address provided herein or be coursed
through the PSA Regional Field Offices.
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The theme for the 25th NSM in October 2014 was NSM at 25 and Beyond: Solid and Responsive
Philippine Statistical System in Support of Globalization and Regional Economic Integration.

Nomination Form for Best NSM Activity

Nominating Organization: ___________________________________________

Approving Official:

______________________________________________ _________________
Signature over Printed Name

Designation

Date

Address:__________________________________________________________

Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Contact Numbers:
Telephone No._____________________________________
Cellphone No._____________________________________
Fax No. __________________________________________
Email address: _____________________________________

Activity Information

Title of NSM Activity: _________________________________________________

Date of Conduct:

__________________________________________________

Place of Conduct:

__________________________________________________

Objectives of the activity:

Description of the activity (to include the objectives)

Perceived relevance of the activity to the theme

Number and description about the participants in the activity

Description of feedback mechanism/perceived effect of the activity to its target audience

Description of materials/resources used, sponsorships and expenses incurred

Reason for nomination

(Additional information may be provided in separate sheets, if necessary.)

CHECKLIST

Accomplished Nomination Form

Photographs and/or video of the activity (printed or e-copy format)

List of outputs and outcomes of the activity conducted

Information on the coverage and beneficiaries of the activity

Total expenses incurred and list of resources used for the conduct of the activities

Weblinks on the activities (YouTube, social media, websites, online news articles,
etc.), if any

DEADLINE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES: 28 August 2015

26th National Statistics Month Secretariat

c/o Statistical Policies and Programs Division
Philippine Statistics Authority
3rd Floor, CVEA Building, East Avenue,
Diliman, Quezon City
Telephone No.: (632) 376-1928, (632) 376-1931;
(+632)462-6600 local 822/824
E-mail Addresses: F.Talento@psa.gov.ph, P.Rivera@psa.gov.ph