MANILA, Philippines - Hannah’s Beach Resort and Convention Center in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte was awarded the 2014 Most Outstanding Tourist Destination in the Philippines by Gawad Amerika Foundation (GAF), an organization of Filipinos based in the US and supported by various American non-profit groups.
Zeny Nolasco received the award on behalf of Hannah’s owner Col. Ricardo Nolasco Jr. (PAF ret.) from GAF founder Charles Simbulan during ceremonies held at the Celebrity Center, Hollywood, California, USA. The citation stated that “the success and remarkable achievements of Hannah’s Beach Resort and Convention Center, locally and internationally, have been recognized not only by this organization, but most of all by the local community.”
In 2013, Hannah’s Beach Resort and Convention Center was also awarded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Region I as “The Most Outstanding Individual Initiative on Environment Management.”