Awards, honors, and recognition
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2024:
GAWAD CCP PARA SA SINING
For outstanding contributions in the field of music, particularly your work as a composer, songwriter and singer that popularized the use of indigenous musical instruments in the contemporary idiom, thereby enriching the development of Philippine music.
Conferred by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
GOLDEN LEAF PRESIDENTIAL AWARD
This recognition is a testament to his exceptional contributions to Filipino music and culture as well as his unwavering commitment to using his art to convey poignant messages about society, culture, and the environment.
His body of work, characterized by its innovative blend of indigenous Filipino instruments with contemporary genres, has not only reshaped the landscape of Philippine music but has also played a pivotal role in promoting and preserving Filipino cultural heritage.
Conferred by Philippine Leaf Awards (LEAF: Live Entertainment, Arts and Festivals)
2021:
SUDI NATIONAL MUSIC AWARD
For outstanding musical achievements and contributions for the years 2000-2009.
Conferred by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts
NOMINEE TO THE ORDER OF NATIONAL ARTISTS
2020:
FR. THEODORE DAIGLER AWARD
For contributions to Mindanao Culture and Arts.
Conferred by Ateneo de Davao University
GADOR AWARD
As a salute and in gratitude for exemplary work and services in cultural and artistic endeavors that have significantly contributed to the preservation, propagation, development and promotion of arts and culture.
Conferred by Kaisa sa Sining (KSS) Regional Arts Centers (RACs) Mindanao
DANGAL NG PANITIKAN
Dahil sa kaniyang pagpapaalingawngaw ng mayamang tradisyon ng katutubong musika. Inilapit niya sa mga Filipino ang pamanang pangkultura mula sa iba’t ibang pangkatin ng Filipinas.
Mula sa Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF)
2019:
CHAMPIONS OF LIFE AND HEROES OF THE ENVIRONMENT AWARD
In the fields of Arts & Culture. Conferred by The Students' Actions Vital to the Environment, Mother Earth Movement, Inc., and
Ten Outstanding Movers of the Philippines (Feb. 28, 2019, Kalayaan Hall, Malacanang, Manila)
2015:
MOST POPULAR NOVELTY RECORDING
The 46th Box Office Entertainment Awards
Papel by Joey Ayala, featuring Gloc 9 and Denise Barbacena
2014:
GAWAD KADAKILAAN PARA SA KALIKASAN
In deep affirmation for the exemplary effort and noble commitment to protect and conserve our environment which the nations of the world and leading global development institutions embodied in the Millenium Development Goals. Presented this 20th day of September 2014 on the occasion of the Third Philippine I Transform! Young Leaders Convention in Baguio City, Philippines, on the 14th year since the adoption of the United Nations Millenium Declaration.
Conferred by YouthLEAD Philippines and the I Transform! Campaign
GAWAD PASASALAMAT
Para sa pagbabahagi ng kaniyag talento at oras na walang kaakibat na kabayaran upang isalarawan sa pamamagitan ng kaniyang himig ang pag-AHON ng mga mangingisda mula sa hamon ng kalamidad dala ng bagyong Yolanda.
Mula sa Bureau of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources
2013:
FINALIST: Papel feat. Gloc 9 and Denise Barbacena
PHILPOP (Philippine Popular Music Festival)
2011:
OUTSTANDING MUSICAL COMPOSITION: Encantada
The PHILSTAGE Awards for the Performing Arts
PAGKILALA mula sa UP COLLEGE OF MUSIC
Para sa natatanging kontribusiyon sa larangan ng sining sa bansa at sa pagbabahagi ng kaniyang sarili na walang pag-iimbot
at ng kaniyang mga ideya tungo sa pagpapasigla ng isang bagong henerasiyon ng mga musikong iskolar.
2009:
FR. NERI SATUR AWARD for Environmental Heroism
For environmental advocacy through the arts. Conferred by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, April 24, 2009
2008:
BEST MUSICAL SCORE
BRUTUS, film by Tara Illenberger. Cinemalaya
2007:
BENIGNO S. AQUINO, JR. AWARD for Social Artistry
(Joey Ayala) has taught the young generations through his well-celebrated songs, the essence of communion and community, of compassion and service, and of human dignity. He exemplified through his most ordinary actions what it means to be a man of God and a man for others. His passionate commitment to music in teaching values makes him a genuine model of social artistry.
Conferred by the Federation of Catholic Schools’ Alumni/ae Associations (FeCaSAA) in partnership with the Good Citizenship
Movement (GCM). Given this 18th day of August 2007, at the University of the Philippines National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP-NCPAG), Quezon City.
MUSICAL INTELLIGENCE AWARD
For being a role model and inspiration to our youth as someone who uses his intelligence to make a difference in the lives of others and the world we live in.
Conferred by Multiple Intelligence International School, March 17, 2007, Quezon City Hall Grounds.
2004:
TOP ETHNIC SINGER
9th Tinig Awards
Conferred by National Press Club of the Philippines
2002
BEST TRADITIONAL SONG
PAG-UWI, Lyrics by Joey Ayala, Music by Louie Ocampo
8th KATHA Music Awards, Nov. 16, 2002
PINAKAMAHUSAY NA MUSIKA
Batang Westside, Film by Lav Diaz, Music by Joey Ayala. Gawad Urian, Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino
Nominee, Best Movie Theme Song: Walang Hanggang Paalam
Used in the Marilou Diaz-Abaya film Bagong Buwan.
Conferred by FAMAS (Film Academy of the Philippines)
2001:
GRAND PRIZE WINNER, Metropop Songwriting Contest
PAG-UWI, Louie Ocampo/Music, Joey Ayala/Lyrics, Martin Nievera/Interpreter.
Best Movie Theme: Walang Hanggang Paalam
Used in the Marilou Diaz-Abaya film Bagong Buwan.
27th Metro Manila Film Festival.
CERTIFICATE OF SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE
Asian Institute of Management. Program for Development Managers
2000:
DATU BAGO AWARD
For being an outstanding composer-performer-bandleader-lyricist, arranger, writer who has defined the ethnic character of Mindanao music that he renders magnificently well using his voice and indigenous instruments resulting in the consciousness of the Filipino soul of intimations of its moral values and environmental responsibilities.
Conferred by The City of Davao, March 14, 2000, 63rd Araw ng Dabaw, Marco Polo Hotel.
MUSIKERO AWARD
Conferred by High School Batch '75, Ateneo de Davao University.
PHILIPPINES FREE PRESS Annual Literary Award
Life & Times on Chicken Avenue by Joey Ayala
2nd Prize Winner, Short Story Category
Awarded Jan. 24, 2000, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Makati City.
1999:
KATHA AWARD
Best world music vocal performance: D’yos, D’yos by Tata Betita, interpreted by Joey Ayala
1998 MetroPop Music contest
National Fellowship for Poetry
University of the Philippines
1998:
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
For Tabi Po from the album Lupa’t Langit
Conferred by NU Rock Awards, Nov. 12, 1998
1998:
Katha Awards
Best Folk/Contemporary Folk Song &
Best Folk/Contemporary Folk Song Vocal Performance
For Pasasalamat, from the album Lupa’t Langit
Nominee: Best Reggae Recording For Machine Answering from the album Lupa’t Langit
AFP Theatre, November 5, 1998
Best Male Artist award
from ASAP, ABS-CBN Network Aug. 23, 1998
Awit Award, Philippine Association of the Recording Industry (PARI)
Best Alternative Recording, Tabi Po from the album Lupa’t Langit
61st Araw ng Dabaw Special Philippine Centennial Citation
For creating distinctively Filipino music rooted in ethnic rhythms of power and artistry that draws the collective consciousness particularly of the youth to gravitate on environmental and socio-political issues in a profound but entertaining manner. His music and performance art give world-class exposure and glory to our noble Lumads, our National Bird and our country.
Conferred by the City of Davao.
1996:
Special MAGIS Award for Outstanding Alumni
For creating music that delineates the unique Filipino soul, for defining the ethnic character of Philippine music through the use of native instruments, especially in harmony with foreign instruments like drums and acoustic guitar, and for awakening in the Filipino an awareness of its own heritage as a people.
Conferred by Ateneo de Manila
1994:
Best Alternative Rock Artist
Conferred by NU Rock Awards
1993:
Gawad ng Pagkilala
Recognition from the National Commission for the Filipino Language. Dahil sa paglikha ng mga awiting mayaman sa pagpapahalagang moral sa wikang Filipino at paglalapat ng musika sa pamamagitan ng katutubong mga instrumento... nakatutulong sa pagpapayabong at pagpapaunlad ng wika at kalinangang Pilipino.
(For writing songs laden with moral values in Pilipino, for musical arrangements using indigenous instruments... for helping enrich and develop Pilipino culture.)
Mula sa Komisyon sa Wikang Pilipino
OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS in the field of the Performing Arts
Conferred by Ateneo de Davao University Alumni Association
NOMINEE: Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World
Award for Cultural Achievement
Conferred by Junior Jaycees Chamber International
1992:
AWIT AWARDS:
Best Instrumental Performance For Dapithapon from Lumad sa S'yudad
Best Folk-Pop Recording For Hithit-Buga from Lumad sa S'yudad
Nominee: Album of the Year For Lumad sa S'yudad
Conferred by Philippine Association of the Recording Industry (PARI)
SPECIAL CITATION
For providing inspiration to the youth and progressive movements committed to ecological wholeness, justice and peace through music and song.
Conferred by Concerned Women of the Philippines
1991:
AWIT AWARDS
Best Arranger For Maglakad from the album Panganay ng Umaga
Best folk-pop recording For Karaniwang Tao from the album Mga Awit ng Tanod-lupa
Best country-ballad recording For Sariwang Hangin from Mga Awit ng Tanod-lupa
Nominee: Best Country Ballad Recording For Walang Hanggang Paalam from Magkabilaan
Conferred by Philippine Association of the Recording Industry (PARI)
1989:
THE OUTSTANDING YOUNG MEN (TOYM) AWARD
For humanitarian efforts directed towards the two objectives of art --- as relevant socially-oriented medium, and as aesthetic principle. Accompanied by the Gerry Roxas Leadership Medal.
Conferred by The Philippine Jaycees
1983:
THE CARLOS PALANCA AWARD FOR LITERATURE
For the short story Perfect Sunday
3rd Place, Short Fiction in English category
Conferred by Carlos Palanca Memorial Foundation
1973:
Best Guitarist, Best Debater
School year 1973-74 Literary-Musical Competition
Conferred by St. Mary’s College, Tagum, Davao del Norte