The highly anticipated press conference for Gawad Kasambahay 2024 will take place on July 13, 2024. This event marks the beginning of the nomination and application submission process, which will continue until September 15, 2024.
Gawad Kasambahay is an esteemed awarding ceremony in Dubai dedicated to recognizing and honoring the invaluable contributions of domestic workers, known as “kasambahay” in Filipino. The ceremony highlights their dedication, sacrifices, and essential roles in households and communities, aiming to promote their rights and welfare while providing them with well-deserved recognition. The event also recognizes household employers for making their household workers an integral part of their household members.
The press conference will feature prominent organizers, presenters, sponsors, community leaders, and business leaders, all coming together to kick off the event. Michelle Guinto, the Founder of Gawad Kasambahay, stated, “We are thrilled to start the journey of Gawad Kasambahay 2024. This event is not just about awarding our hardworking domestic workers but also about celebrating the employers who treat their household workers as part of their family.”
The detailed schedule for Gawad Kasambahay 2024 is as follows:
13 July 2024: Press Conference; Start of Nomination & Application Submission
15 Sep 2024: End of Nomination & Applications
28-29 Sep 2024: Initial Interview (Influencers); Career Development Program; Entrepreneurship Program; Financial Literacy; Photo & Video Shoot of GK Nominees
05 Oct 2024: Inday’s Day Out / Dubai City Tour
06 Oct 2024: Online Announcement of Grand Finalists
12 Oct 2024: Final Interview (Business & Community Leaders); Photo & Video Shoot of Finalists
26 Oct 2024: Awarding and Gala Night
02 Nov 2024: GK After Party with Sponsors & Influencers
