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AWARDS

RPCJT Board

Cebu Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO) and Peace Philharmonic Philippines (PPP)

De La Salle University

Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc.

St. Theresa’s College, Cebu (on the occasion of its
Diamond Jubilee celebration)

Avida Land Corporation

St. Theresa’s College, Cebu (on the occasion of its
Diamond Jubilee celebration)

Cebu Provincial Office of the Governor

Sta. Isabel College (on the occasion of its
Diamond Jubilee Celebration)

De La Salle University

Philippine Embassy, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia-Filipino Workers Resource Center

De La Salle University

Cebu Normal University

French Government by decree of
French Republic ‘s President Jacques Chirac
(Chevalier Dans L’Ordre National Du Merite)

Province of Batangas

French Government (Chevalier Ordre Des Palmes Academiques)

Mary Kay Philippines

Filipino Inc.

People’s Republic of China

Cebu City Government Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission

Crestwood Performing Arts League, Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Sunstar Daily  

City of Manila
(Gabi ng Parangal sa Diwa ng Lahi)

Cebu Provincial Government
430th Founding anniversary

Ayala Business Club of Cebu  

Rotary Club of Makati West

Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI)

Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI)

Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission
(CHAC) of Cebu  City (58th Charter day)

Cebu West Rotary Club  

Makati Medical Center

Friends of the Cultural Center of the Philippines

Women in Travel

Lions International

St. Theresa’s Alumnae Association of Cebu, Inc.

Office of the Mayor of San Francisco, California, USA

TOWNS (The Ten Outstanding Women in the
Nation’s Service)

Civic Assembly of Women of the Philippines (CAWP)

Y’s Men’s Club of Cebu, Inc.

National Philharmonic Society

Jeunesse Musicales

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Award

In grateful recognition of her lifelong commitment
and dedication to music that touched and changed the life
of people from different walks of life; for her positive
influence and continuing effort to reach out and help talented young musicians in nurturing and honing their skills
and shaping them to become outstanding musicians
that will have its impact in the next generation. 
Her life will always be an inspiration.

Award for selfless contribution of time, talent
and treasures to help make a human and Christian education accessible to young, deserving Filipinos.

Lifetime Achievement Award for her lifelong
accomplishments as a pianist of extraordinary talent
and for her valuable support for youthful music scholars.

For her continuing excellence in Filipino music, her abiding
love for Philippine culture, arts and history and her concern
for the promotion and development of the Filipinos’ love for country and its heritage in the arts and music, with particular stress on her valuable services to the Filipino expatriate and migrant workers in Malaysia by bringing her
world class quality of musical talent to Kuala Lumpur in
many instances thereby bringing cheer to the Filipinos
in Malaysia and awakening in them a renewed spirit of nationalism and love for our culture, arts and music.

One of women leaders exhibited at the “Pasidungog:  A Photo Exhibit of Cebuana Leader-Educators (ca. 1900-2000) for initiating the CYSO, the first youth orchestra in Cebu, now known as Peace Philharmonic Philippines (PPP).

Her significant contribution to the Cultural Progress in the Philippines and Cultural Affairs Cooperation

In high recognition of her inherent talent in the field of arts
and music and her exemplary contribution as pianist
in the music industry.

Promotion of Cultural Relationship Between France and the Philippines

A nurturing leader, worthy to be called “Woman with a Heart”

Baul Awardee for Arts and Culture (for unselfish service in
the development of art in the community, in particular, propagating Filipino integrity and nobility through music).

For her invaluable contribution to the Philippine-China Joint Concert Celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Philippine-China Diplomatic Relations.

Installation of the monumental sculptural
tableau at Plaza Parian

Hall of Fame Award

One of 100 Most Notable Cebuanos of the Century

Araw ng Maynila Field of Music Awardee

By her founding the SPSFI, the Cebu Youth Symphony Orchestra was created, thereby giving a number of young Cebuanos the chance to hone their musical talent.  Her untiring effort in the development of the Sala Foundation as well as the CYSO is giving distinct, pride, honor and prestige to Cebu worthy of admiration and emulation of the Cebuanos.

Most distinguished service award for her
artistic performances in many Makati communities

Paul Harris Award Fellow in appreciation of  tangible and significant assistance given for the  furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations
among peoples of the world.

Outstanding Individual in the Field of Arts

Honorary Consultant in Music in the Makati Medical Center Department of Ethics and Culture

Award in grateful recognition of her invaluable support in the propagation of the cultural heritage of the Filipino people, specifically in the field of arts and music.

Citation for her consummate artistry as a performing artist, establishing a tradition of excellence that has been acclaimed
by audiences here and abroad; and for positively contributing
to our national welfare through her artistry of the keyboard
and enhancing the cultural consciousness of our people, aside from imbuing in them an appreciation of the excellence of the Filipino performing artist.

Republic Day Award in Music and the Arts  

One of Cebu’s 10 Exemplary Young Citizens for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Music (for her role in the
promotion and enhancement of music arts through her fine
and polished rendition on the piano in various benefit recitals
and concerts for humanitarian causes).

Second Prize Winner, Nationwide Piano Competition

Awarding
Institution/Organization

For sharing in its mission and vision of bringing classical educational two-piano concerts together with
Prof. Reynaldo Reyes all over the Philippines
and in some cities in Asia and the United States  and for her selfless generosity, total commitment and immense sharing
of her time, talent and resources for the success
of this unique undertaking

Contribution to Philippine Arts and Culture

“Model Homeowner of the Year” award
for active involvement in waste segregation and
for exemplary cleanliness, maintenance, safety
and security of their home in
San Jose Village, Binan, Laguna.


Perlas Award on the Valuable Filipino for Leadership for her unwavering commitment and unrelenting efforts in cultivating appreciation for classical music.

Garbo sa Sugbo award sa natad sa huni ug isip inilang “Concert Pianist” sa Pilipinas ug ubang kanasoran

Outstanding in her Concerto Journeys
to all kinds of peoples throughout the world
and thus creatively forming good audiences for classical music, particularly the Romantic Period piano concertos.

Citation for the establishment of the Ingrid Sala Santamaria Scholarship Endowment Fund for Education

Conferment of Doctorate of Music Education, honoris causa

For her exemplary work in the field of music, elevating the Cebuano to national and international fame and recognition 
and in promoting music among the youth through
the Cebu Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Consummate Artist Award for her leadership in the
promotion of Arts and Music which has touched the lives of
the Cebuanos; and for the successful organization of the Cebu Youth Symphony Orchestra which has won national and international acclaim.

Paul Harris Award

Filipina Award – Woman of Achievement in the
Field of Art and Culture

Field of Arts (Music)

For her outstanding contribution in the field of
Arts and Culture nationally and internationally

Award for her contribution to Sister City
relationship with Manila

First Prize Winner, Competition in ‘Search for a Talent’

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