The SEAMEO Service Award was conferred to 23 outstanding officers from the SEAMEO Regional Centres/Network and the Secretariat. All 23 Awardees received the Plaque of Appreciation from H E Prof Dr Muhadjir Effendy, the Minister of Education and Culture, Indonesia and concurrently the President of SEAMEO Council during the Awarding Ceremony at the Welcome Reception.  Dr Gatot Hari Priowirjanto, SEAMEO Secretariat Director, also shared some points on the significance of the Award to SEAMEO and how the outstanding performance and accomplishments of the awardees contributed to the success of the Organization.

The SEAMEO Service Awards was approved at the 38th SEAMEO Council Conference. It was launched with aim of providing recognition and appreciation to staff members of the SEAMEO Units who demonstrate exceptionally high level of achievement in work performance, innovation and creativity, professionalism and commitment that contribute to the success of the Organization's mission and goals. Each SEAMEO Unit selects the recipient of the SEAMEO Service Awards annually based on a set of agreed criteria.

In accordance with the resolution of the Ministerial Round Table Meeting at the 46th SEAMEO Council Conference in Brunei Darussalam, January 2011, the SEAMEO Council Conference will be held every two years from 2011 onwards. The SEAMEO Service Awards will be conducted biennially.  The awarding ceremony for the SEAMEO Service Awards will be held during SEAMEO Council Conference. 

In collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Culture, Indonesia, the Welcome Session was conducted for all the awardees after the Opening Ceremony of the 49th SEAMEO Council Conference on 25 July 2017 at Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia. Mr Prasert Tepanart, Deputy Director for Administration and Communication of the SEAMEO Secretariat, welcomed and congratulated the awardees. A SEAMEO video on the activities of SEAMEO Service Awardees was presented. During the session, the Awardees shared their own valued experiences and contributions to the organization.

A city tour was also organized for the SEAMEO Service Awardees on 26 July 2017.

The SEAMEO Service Awardees posed in a group photo with H E Prof Dr Muhadjir Effendy, the Minister of Education and Culture, Indonesia and concurrently the President of SEAMEO Council and Dr Gatot Hari Priowirjanto, SEAMEO Secretariat Director.

The SEAMEO Service awardees enjoyed the city tour in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Centres Name of Awardees SEAMEO BIOTROP Mr Arif Nuryadin SEAMEO CELLL Ms Cao Thi Thu Hien SEAMEO CHAT Dr Naw Si Blut SEAMEO INNOTECH Mr Lino Ocampo SEAMEO QITEP in Language Ms Auberta Farica SEAMEO QITEP in Mathematics Ms Rizki Nurmaya Oktarina SEAMEO QITEP in Sciences Mr Cecen Supriadi   Mr Haidar Helmi SEAMEO RECFON Ms Kusyanti Febriani Hapsari SEAMEO RECSAM Mrs Ong Lay Sim SEAMEO RELC Mrs Chai Mei Ley SEAMEO RETRAC Mrs Trinh Thi Hoa Phuong SEAMEO RIHED Mr Philip Masterson SEAMEO SEAMOLEC Ms Umy Kurniaty SEAMEO SEARCA Dr Gil C. Saguiguit, Jr. SEAMEO SEN Datin Dr HjH Yasmin Hussain SEAMEO SPAFA Ms Wanpen Koogpoon SEAMEO TROPMED/Network Mrs Payom Kaewbangkoed SEAMEO TROPMED/Malaysia Dr Raden Shamilah Radin Hisam SEAMEO TROPMED/Philippines Ms Analiza C Santos SEAMEO TROPMED/Thailand Mrs Prapaiporn Teacharoen SEAMEO VOCTECH Mrs Hajah Siti Rusiah binti Haji Kawang SEAMEO Secretariat Mrs Napavadee Vongchinsri
Profiles of Awardees for 2016/2017
Mr Arif Nuryadin
Education	Bachelor in Analytical Chemistry Academy of Analytical Chemistry Bogor, Indonesia
Current Workplace	SEAMEO BIOTROP Jl. Raya Tajur KM 6 Bogor, West Java, Indonesia Tel:   +63 (251) 832 3848 Fax:  +63 (251) 832 6851 E-mail: a_nuryadin@biotrop.org
Commencing Date	February 1991
Commencing Position	Laboratory Assistant (Chemist) in Forest Program
Current position	Supervisor Plant and Soil Laboratory (Chemist)
Work Ethic	In one unit is basically a collective and respect among personal protective culture and remind each other is very important.
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Ms Cao Thi Thu Hien
Education	Master in Educational Management and Leadership RMIT International University Vietnam
Current Workplace	SEAMEO CELLL 33c Le Thanh Ton Str., Ben Nghe Ward,                                 District 1, ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam                                                                             Tel:   +84 (8) 3824 6767  Fax:  +84 (8) 3824 3304                                                                        E-mail: caothithuhien@seameocelll.org
Commencing Date	1 September 2012
Commencing Position	Public Relations and International Cooperation Manager
Current position	Personnel and Administration Manager
Work Ethic	Honesty and Professionalism
Personal Motto
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Dr Naw Si Blut
Education	PhD (History) University of Yangon
Current Workplace	SEAMEO CHAT Pyay Road, Kamayut Township                                                   Yangon 11041 Myanmar Tel:  +95 (1) 515 180                                                           Fax:  +95 (1) 515 175                                                                E-mail: seameo_chat@mptmail.net.mm
Commencing Date	18 April 2001
Commencing Position	Research Officer
Current position	Assistant/Senior Research Officer
Work Ethic	Whatever you do, do your best
Personal Motto
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Mr Lino Ocampo
Education	Automotive Technology Tarlac College of Technology
Current Workplace	SEAMEO INNOTECH              Commonwealth Avenue  Diliman, Quezon City 1101 Philippines   Tel:   +62 (2) 924 7681 Fax:  +63 (2) 921 0224                                                                                   E-mail: info@seameo-innotech.org
Commencing Date	23 October 2000
Commencing Position	Electrician/Aircon Technician
Current position	Assistant at the Procurement and General Services Unit of the Administration Management Office
Work Ethic
Personal Motto
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Ms Auberta Farica
Education	Bachelor Degree Padjajaran University, Bandung, Indonesia
Current Workplace	SEAMEO QITEP in Language Jalan Gardu, Srengseng Sawah,                                   Jagakarsa, Jakarta Selatan 12640                                 Indonesia                                                                                Tel:   +62 (21) 7888 4106  Fax:  +62 (21) 7888 4073                                                          E-mail: info@qiteplanguage.org
Commencing Date	1 March 2010
Commencing Position	Officer of Division of Partnership and Public Relations
Current position	Head of Division of Partnership and Public Relations
Work Ethic	Respect one another, be open-minded
Personal Motto	I’m a crumpled up piece of paper. But crumpled paper flies far.
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Ms Rizki Nurmaya Oktarina
Education	Master Degree University of Indonesia
Current Workplace	SEAMEO Regional Centre for QITEP in Mathematics Jalan Kaliurang Km 6, Sambisari,                         Condongcatur, Depok,                                                    Sleman, Yogyakarta 55283                                          Indonesia                                                                                Tel:   +62 (274) 889 955 Fax:  +62 (274) 887 222                                                           Email: rizki.nurmaya.o@gmail.com
Commencing Date	1 February 2014
Commencing Position	Staff of Research and Development, Capacity Building and Training Division
Current position	Staff of Research and Development, Capacity Building and Training Division
Work Ethic	Professionalism, dependable, avoiding procrastination
Personal Motto	"Do something today that your future will thank you for"
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Mr Cecen Supriadi
Education	Senior High School Certificate Madrasah Aliyah Cililin
Current Workplace	SEAMEO QITEP in Science                                                        Jalan Diponegoro No 12,                                               Bandung 40115, West Java,                                         Indonesia                                                                               Tel:   +62 (22) 421 8739 Fax:  +62 (22) 421 8749 Email: secretariat@qitepinscience.org
Commencing Date	March 2014
Commencing Position	Janitor
Current position	Janitor
Work Ethic	Finish all the assigned work efficiently and always follow the rules of the Centre
Personal Motto
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Mr Haidar Helmi
Education	Bachelor Degree University of Padjadjaran
Current Workplace	SEAMEO QITEP in Science                                                        Jalan Diponegoro No 12,                                               Bandung 40115, West Java,                                          Indonesia                                                                               Tel:   +62 (22) 421 8739 Fax:  +62 (22) 421 8749                      secretariat@qitepinscience.org
Commencing Date	March 2014
Commencing Position	Programme and Training Officer
Current position	Research, Development & IBSE Capacity Building Officer
Work Ethic	Every new task and assignment is a challenge for self-improvement
Personal Motto
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Ms Kusyanti Febriani Hapsari
Education	MBA Gadjah Mada University
Current Workplace	SEAMEO RECFON JL. Cenpaka Baru III No.27,                                                   Jakarta, Pusat, Indonesia Tel:   +87 (88) 857 0856 E-mail:  finance@seameo.recfon.org
Commencing Date	5 May 2012
Commencing Position	Finance Staff
Current position	Manager, Finance and Accounting
Work Ethic	Detailed, Meticulous, Very dedicated person, really know what she has to do
Personal Motto
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Mrs Ong Lay Sim
Education	Form Five Convent Light Street
Current Workplace	SEAMEO RECSAM Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah,                                                    11700 Gelugor, Penang                                                          Malaysia                                                                                Tel:   +60 (4) 652 2700 Fax:  +60 (4) 652 2737                                                                    E-mail: director@recsam.edu.my
Commencing Date	1 September 1984
Commencing Position	Assistant Clerical Officer
Current position	Administrative Assistant
Work Ethic	Quality Outputs Accuracy and punctuality
Personal Motto	“Service with Honesty, Humility and Leadership”
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Mrs Chai Mei Ley
Education	Certified Accounting Technicians The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants(ACCA)
Current Workplace	SEAMEO RELC 30 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258352                                                           Republic of Singapore                                                           Tel:   +65 6885 7888 Fax:  +65 6734 2753                                                                   Email: admin@relc.org.sg
Commencing Date	25 March 2008
Commencing Position	Finance Executive
Current position	Senior Finance Executive
Work Ethic	Be reliable, hardworking, trustworthy and responsible. She shows pride in her work. She inspires the team members to participate in problem solving, enhances productivity and strives for improvement in our daily work processes. She faithfully commits to get the job done and consistently performs high quality and quantity of work. She works independently and is meticulous with her work.
Personal Motto	Stay positive and keep on open mind
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Mrs Trinh Thi Hoa Phuong
Education	B.A in Economics Dalat University
Current Workplace	SEAMEO RETRAC 35 Le Thanh Ton, District 1,                                                   Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel.:   +84 (8) 3824 5618 ext 218 Fax:   +84 (8) 3823 2175                                                                      Email: tthphuong@vnseameo.org
Commencing Date	6 June 2006
Commencing Position	Accountant
Current position	Accountant
Work Ethic	Always be honest and responsible
Personal Motto	Do my best, so that I can’t blame myself for anything.
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Mr Philip Masterson
Education	M.A in Global Studies Universitat Freiburg
Current Workplace	SEAMEO RIHED      5th Floor, the Office of the Higher Education Commission Building                                                                                       328 Sri Ayutthaya Road, Rajathevee, Bangkok 10400                                                    Thailand Tel.:   +662 644 9856 to 63, 2644 5418 Fax:   +662 644 5421                                                              E-mail: rihed@rihed.seameo.org
Commencing Date	1 May 2013
Commencing Position	Programme Officer
Current position	Programme Officer
Work Ethic	Reliability, dedication and discipline; the way to improve odds of success requires being rigorous, having integrity and a sense of responsibility and teamwork as well as discipline.
Personal Motto
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Ms Umy Kurniaty
Education	Bachelor Degree in Accounting Brawijaya University in Malang
Current Workplace	SEAMEO SEAMOLEC                                                               Kompl Universitas Terbuka,                                                            Jalan Cabe Raya Pamulang,                                                       Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia                                                                    Tel:   +62 (21) 742 2184 Fax:   +62 (21) 742 2276                                                          E-mail: umy@seamolec.org
Commencing Date	1 April 2006
Commencing Position	Administration and Finance Officer
Current position	Head of Human Resources
Work Ethic
Personal Motto
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Dr Gil C. Saguiguit, Jr.
Education	Doctorat de Troisieme Cycle (Doctorate in Rural Economics) Universite de Montepellier, France
Current Workplace	SEAMEO SEARCA College, Los Banos,                                                          Laguna 4031 Philippines                                                                             Tel:   +63 (49) 536-2290 Fax:  +63 (49) 536-2284                                                             Email: post@searca.org
Commencing Date	1 July 1976
Commencing Position	Research Assistant
Current position	Director
Work Ethic	Do your best and finish the job
Personal Motto	Always for the greatest good of all concerned
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Datin Dr HjH Yasmin Hussain
Education	PhD (Management in Special Education) University of Manchester, UK
Current Workplace	SEAMEO SEN Level 2, Anjung Hikmah Complex, IPGK Perempuan Melayu, Jalan Durian Daun, 75400 Melaka, Malaysia Tel:   +606 281 8242 Fax:  +606 282 0187                                                                        Email: dryasmin@seameosen.org
Commencing Date	16 May 2013
Commencing Position	Director
Current position	Director
Work Ethic	I am very passionate about my work and will continue to serve my country and the Southeast Asian Region with the task entrusted to me.
Personal Motto	Excellent is achieved with passion and the motivation to drive ourselves to perform what is expected.
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Ms Wanpen Koogpoon
Education	B.A. (Library Science) Ramkhamhaeng University
Current Workplace	SEAMEO SPAFA 81/1 Sri Ayutthaya Road Dusit, Bangkok 10300 Thailand Tel:   +662 280 4022-29 Fax:  +662 280 4030                                                                            E-mail: spafa@seameo-spafa.org
Commencing Date	1 August 1993
Commencing Position	Secretary III
Current position	Secretary III
Work Ethic	Always make a total effort in work even when the obstacle is against you
Personal Motto	Who you are tomorrow begins with what you do today
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Mrs Payom Kaewbangkoed
Education	Grade 4 Wat Makoakkaew School, Prajeenburi Province
Current Workplace	SEAMEO TROPMED Network 420/6 Ratchawithi Road, Bangkok 10400                                                                       Thailand Tel:   +662 354 9145-46 Fax:  +662 354 9144                                                                     Email: secretariat@seameotropmednetwork.org
Commencing Date	1 March 1973
Commencing Position	House Keeper
Current position	House Keeper
Work Ethic	Working at SEAMEO TROPMED for 43 years with honesty and loyalty
Personal Motto	Do the best, work hard and be honest.
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Dr Raden Shamilah Radin Hisam
Education	MSc Public Health in Developing Countries London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK
Current Workplace	SEAMEO TROPMED/Malaysia Jalan Pahang 50588 Kuala Lumpur,                                                                           Malaysia Tel:   +60 (3) 2616 2656                                                          Fax:  +60 (3) 2691 9716                                                             Email: seameo@imr.gov.my
Commencing Date	1995
Commencing Position	Medical Officer
Current position	Head, Parasitology Unit
Work Ethic	Learning process is lifelong. As you progress and you as you age, new and wonderful things occur along the way. Modern and traditional methods should be complementary to one another. As the Head Department, we must recognize and enhance the abilities and potential of each staff.
Personal Motto	Succeed in style
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Ms Analiza C Santos
Education	BS Secretarial Education major in Computer Education Philippines Christian University, Manila, Philippines
Current Workplace	SEAMEO TROPMED /Philippines College of Public Health,                                                  University of the Philippines Manila                                      625 Pedro Gil Street, Ermita                                                    P.O. Box EA-460, Manila 1000,                                         Philippines Tel:   +63 (2) 524 2703, 523 5929                                               Fax:  +63 (2) 521 1394, 525 5885                                                  Email: acsantos3@up.edu.ph
Commencing Date	1 January 1992
Commencing Position	Clerk II
Current position	Administrative Assistant III
Work Ethic	Serving the Centre for 25 years, I have learned to improve and perform effectively and efficiently even under the most difficult situation and accomplishing multiple tasks brought about by urgent deadlines.
Personal Motto	Work Hard, Be Kind and success will follow you
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Mrs Prapaiporn Teacharoen
Education	Master of Public Administration Mahidol University
Current Workplace	SEAMEO TROPMED/Thailand Faculty of Tropical Medicine                                                  Mahidol University                                                                       420/6 Ratchawithi Road                                                             Bangkok 10400, Thailand                                          Tel:   +66 (0) 2354 9199                                                              Fax:  +66 (0) 2354 9198                                                                   Email:  prapaiporn.tea@mahidol.ac.th
Commencing Date	13 June 1988
Commencing Position	Service Officer
Current position	Head Procurement Unit of Administration
Work Ethic	Perform duty with accuracy, transparency, and accountability
Personal Motto	Always eager to learn with enthusiasm to gain knowledge in depth, in width, in length and in all aspects
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Mrs Hajah Siti Rusiah binti Haji Kawang
Education	G.C.E ‘O’ Level S.M Pg Is teri Hajah Mariam
Current Workplace	SEAMEO VOCTECH Jalan Pasar Baharu, Gadong BE 1318, Brunei Darussalam Tel.: +673 244 7992 Fax.: +673 244 7955 E-mail: rusiah.kawang@voctech.edu.bn
Commencing Date	1 September 1994
Commencing Position	Receptionist
Current position	Training and Professional Development Officer
Work Ethic	Her present in the office is meaningful and has a good work ethic
Personal Motto
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Mrs Napavadee Vongchinsri
Education	Secretarial Diploma Pitsman Central College, London
Current Workplace	SEAMEO Secretariat 920 Mom Luang Pin Malakul Centenary Building,       Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110, Thailand. Tel.:   +66 (0) 2391-0144 Fax.:  +66 (0) 2381-2587 Email:  napa@seameo.org
Commencing Date	1 May 1986
Commencing Position	Secretary II
Current position	Secretary (Administration and Communication)
Work Ethic	Do your best and never give up
Personal Motto	Do your best and never give up
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