Ayala-led Manila Water bagged two Anvil Awards at the recently held 54th Anvil Awards of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) held on January 30 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Newport Boulevard in Pasay City.

Manila Water’s outstanding program, “QX Academy: Creating Shared Value and Sustainable Quality Execution through Skills and Training Development for Partner Vendors," received a Silver Anvil Award for the PR Program Directed at Specific Stakeholders category.

Laguna Water, an operating unit under Manila Water Philippine Ventures, earned the prestigious Gold Anvil for its excellent specialized PR program under the Advocacy Campaign category, “TSEK ng Bayan! Tamang Sanitasyon Equals Kalinisan, Kalusugan at Kaunlaran ng Bayan Campaign: Reflecting Good Health, Sustainable Environment, and Economic Growth and Development through Sanitation.” 

Considered as the Oscars of public relations and the most coveted prize in the industry, an Anvil Award is a testimony of an organization’s commitment for continued excellence in PR practice. The Anvil Awards is judged by a distinguished multi-sectoral jury. Each year, hundreds of entries from both public and private institutions nationwide are thoroughly reviewed and assessed by about 40 PR professionals and a panel of over 30 jurors.