Our Heritage
1974
Mr. John Clements, Australian psychologist, and Mr. Cady Dominguez, Harvard Business School graduate, sealed the partnership of John Clements Consultants, Inc. for Executive Search and set its sights on becoming a pioneer in the recruitment business.
1976
Looking at the growing need for staffing of professionals, middle management down to rank and file, Professional Staffers Division was born in 1976.
1979
In 1979, Mr. Dominguez formed EDI Staffbuilders with Mr. John Corrigan, an Australian investment banker, to initially service projects in Saudi Arabia.
1984
Saudi Arabia was suffering from a recession. Foreign investors were jittery and pulling out. This included John Corrigan, the partner of John Clements Consultants, Inc. in EDI Staffbuilders.
1991
In 1991, another promising market caught Mr. Dominguez’s eyes: Jakarta. He sent two of his consultants to case the joint, so to speak, and to set up a manual of future operations.
1995
Two more divisions formed in 1995 – Speednet and Shop ‘n Check Philippines
2002
In August 2002, Mr. Dominguez – without fuss or fanfare – suddenly fell ill and said goodbye to John Clements Consultants, Inc., the company he gave life to, nurtured, and grew for 28 years.
2004
In 2004, new developments emerged in the corporate world. Offshore Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) was huge and rapidly growing at an unprecedented rate. The call center industry was the fastest growing industry in world, and because of that we pitched the capability of the Philippines to handle BPO/IT and shared services.
2005
John Clements’ Vision Mission Values were forged.
March 2, 2005
Speaking on John Clements’ behalf, Magellan Alliance, a U.S. consulting firm, presented to an SRO audience at the American Chamber of Commerce, initial results of a study on the overall potential of the Philippines as a major BPO destination.
April 2005
Launched the maiden issue of Wazzup, John Clements’ official electronic corporate newsletter.
April 2005
John Clements introduced its English Foundation through its Work Force Development Program to help current and future employees communicate more effectively in English
April 2005
EDI-Staffbuilders International was cited as the benchmark in good recruitment practices by the International Labor Organization (ILO)
May 3, 2005
John Clements, through Carol Dominguez and Rocky Peltzman, vied for English as medium of education in the Batasan Basic Education and Culture sub-committee’s deliberation on the bill.
May 2005
JC’s top management identified Targeted Selection as new tool to improve hiring and promotion process
May 2005
In a call for good leaders in the BPO industry, JC took the initiative of offering its Leadership Training Seminars
June 2005
In the spirit of innovation in Human Resources, the local government of Camarines Sur signed a MOA with John Clements
July 2005
PT John Clements Indonesia moved to its new office on the 2nd of the the Atrium Mulia in Jakarta
July 2005
Staffbuilders Asia introduced HR Outsourcing to help companies increase their efficiency and cut costs
August - September 2005
John Clements collaborated with Dell in 2 recruitment events in New York and L.A. in attracting U.S.-based Filipino professionals to explore career opportunities in the Philippines
September 6, 2005
The Philippine Consulate in New York hosted a John Clements-sponsored business forum, a first-of-its-kind event meant to show Filipinos abroad the many professional prospects now available back home
September 2005
EDI Staffbuilders International celebrated its 26th anniversary
October 2005
John Clements board of Directors elected Mr. Andi Mohammad Hatta, a banker with over 30 years of experience in international finance and credit analysis, to serve as President-Director of PT John Clements Consultants Indonesia
November 2005
John Clements rolled out its Speak English campaign to help address the issue of low English proficiency rate in the country
2006
The partnership between John Clements and Harvard Business Publishing was established. Thus began the massive training program of JC candidates for management-level positions.
January 2006
John Clements kicked off the year with its corporate planning session with Reza Baquir, IMF’s Resident Representative, who gave economic projections for the year.
January 2006
John Clements collaborated with TESDA on its Train the Trainers Program for English teachers.
February 2006
John Clements went on a retreat to Mount Malarayat in Batangas to chart its five-year plan in a visioning activity, the result of which was the launch of its Vision in April.
April 2006
Unveiled John Clements Vision 2011 with its publicly stated goal of achieving $3MM in EBIT and as the number one HR Solutions provider in pan-Asia.
June 2006
John Clements top management visited several cities in India; met up with representatives from giant outsourcing companies like Genpact, Sutherland, OfficeTiger, and HP, learning from their experiences in outsourcing particularly from NASSCOM
July 2006
John Clements top management visited the Chinese city of Dalian, the outsourcing hub for most of East Asia.
August 2006
John Clements co-sponsored the inaugural conference of the ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies, bringing together not just psychologists but also their associations for the first time to compare methods and studies, whether for academic or for professional purposes.
August 2006
John Clements hosted the first iteration of the Philippines Redux, a business forum designed to inform Filipinos abroad of career opportunities available to them back in the Philippines.
September 2006
EDI Staffbuilders International turned 27, a well-celebrated event attended by several clients testifying to the unparalleled service given to them over the years.
2007
John Clements opened a Job Store at the Festival Mall, thus bringing their recruitment services closer and more convenient to talents in the south of Metro Manila. In later years, they evolved once again to fit the needs of the market by focusing on mobile recruitment, thus making their services even more accessible to candidates.
February 2007
John Clements top management attended NASSCOM 2007-India Leadership Forum to share its experiences with some leaders in the IT and ITES industries in the country that now has the distinctive global footprint in outsourcing.
March 2007
John Clements sponsored Women in BPOs to recognize the contributions of women to the Philippines BPO industry
May 2007
John Clements expanded its services from talent acquisition to talent development with its new partnership with Harvard Business School Publishing
May 2007
In cooperation with Tully Moss, President of the Magellan Alliance, JC released its study of the Philippines as the destination for Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) and the viability of locations outside of Metro Manila to host outsourcing operations.
May 2007
John Clements opened a recruitment office in Camarines Sur.
July 2007
In Jakarta, PT John Clements Indonesia broke ground on its new office site.
August 2007
John Clements went back to India for another round of meetings with clients and attending the NASSCOM-sponsored conference which discussed India’s concerns and trends in the realm of outsourcing.
September 2007
EDI Staffbuilders International celebrated its 28th anniversary of international recruitment.
December 2007
John Clements held its Corp Planning, looking over its business in 2007 and identifying areas where it could do better in 2008.
December 2007
John Clements, in its annual Christmas Party, rolled out its first-ever Cady Awards, recognizing the extraordinary efforts of its top Sales and Recruitment employees.
2008
John Clements opened a satellite office in Cebu.
2010
John Clements established a partnership with Zenger Folkman, allowing for 360-degree assessment of candidates and better analysis and development of skills, talents and potential.
May 2010
Kicked off the Senior Leaders’ Program Series, a learning program custom-designed for CEOs, executive committee members, business unit heads, and other corporate leaders.
July 2010
The Cady Awards was held, for the first time as a separate corporate event, to recognize JCCI’s top-performing consultants.
August 2010
The first batch of participants graduate from the PMAP Talent Management Program, a five-day workshop organized through its training arm, the Center for Human Resource Management, in partnership with the Business Processing Association of the Philippines, Harvard Business Publishing, and John Clements Consultants.
September 2010
The first ever Healthy Cooking Competition at John Clements was held.
2011
The Jakarta office was handed over to the local Indonesian partner, and John Clements launched its new vision to become the #1 recruitment company in the Asia Pacific region. Despite this, the company continues to embody the same values and commitment to service it has guaranteed since the beginning.
August 2011
John Clements Consultants partnered with Harvard Business Publishing and Far Eastern University for its Executive MBA Program.
January 2012
JCCI President & CEO Carol Dominguez came up with the company’s new vision with the slogan “Your Partner for Life.”
June 2012
The very first Senior Leaders Program in Hong Kong was organized.
July 2012
“Operation Sagip,” a relief operation for the victims of the monsoon rains that flooded 90% of Metro Manila, was set in motion.
January 2013
John Clements Vice President and Managing Director Grace Sorongon was inducted as President of the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP).
March 2013
Executive Coaching, an even more specialized service, a one-on-one partnership for top performers ready for a higher order of leadership, was launched.
March 2013
The first Zenger Folkman 360-degree Workshop was held.
April 2013
JCCI President & CEO Carol Dominguez was one of the 800 HBS MBA alumnae who gathered at their alma mater in Boston, Massachusetts for the W50 Summit to celebrate 50 Years of Women in Harvard Business School’s MBA Program.
May 2013
John Clements Consultants participated in AIESEC’s Global Internship Program.
August 2013
JCCI launched the fourth edition of its website.
November 2013
Task Force Yolanda was formed to help victims of typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan).
January 2014
The Senior Leaders Program on “Intrapreneurship: Entrepreneurship in the Corporate Setting” kicked off JCCI’s 40th anniversary
February 2014
EDI-Staffbuilders International received Presidential Award of Excellence
March 2014
Monthly Walk for Health for JC employees was launched
July 2014
HBS case study “The Republic of the Philippines: The Next Asian Tiger?” was presented at the Embassy of the Philippines in London
August 2014
Opened photo exhibit commemorating 40 Years of Developing Extraordinary Leaders as part of JCCI’s 40th anniversary
November 2014
Held the Extraordinary Leadership Summit: The Key to Building the New Philippines in honor of JCCI’s 40th anniversary; Celebrated JCCI’s 40th anniversary celebration
March 2015
PS organized the first “Youth for Leadership Summit”, a gathering of a select group of collegiate student leaders and young industry personalities that were recognized with awards of excellence
July 2015
Incorporated digital technology for the first time at the 6th CADY Awards
September 2015
Facilitated the first 4-day Senior Leaders Program in Vietnam
February 2016
Mounted a series of 3-day workshops on Digital Disruption held in strategic cities such as Ho Chi Minh, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila
September 2016
Launched the 1st JCCI CEO Golf Classic
December 2016
We launched JC³ our online portal for jobs and careers, thereby entering and familiarizing ourselves with the digital age. In doing this, we also made finding jobs and getting hired much easier for our potential candidates.
2017
With over 40 years of untainted experience under our belt, we continue to be the best at what we do, and look forward to a bright future, expanding our network by launching partnerships with renowned and influential companies all over the world. We recently partnered with Japan Desk, expanding the reach of our services and making our solutions more accessible to all.
January 2018
JCCI President & CEO Carol Dominguez Inducted into the Management Association of the Philippines Board of Governors Prominent business leaders gathered at the 69th Management Association of the Philippines Inaugural Meeting to welcome the incoming Board of Governors, which included John Clements Consultants President & CEO Carol Dominguez. The incoming governors were inducted by Department of Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez.
February 2018
JCCI-EDI Directors Visit Japan The JCCI-EDI Board of Directors went on a trip to Tokyo, Japan. Planned as a trip for both business and pleasure, it was packed with reviews and planning, meetings with business partners and clients, and bonding moments for the members of the board.
May 2018
EDI-Staffbuilders International Holds its 1st Breakfast Forum in Prague - As EDI-Staffbuilders International, Inc. conquered a new market for Filipinos wanting to work overseas, particularly in Central Europe, it hosted its 1st Breakfast Forum in Prague, Czech Republic. The forum, which aimed to educate the participants on best practices in international hiring, was attended by more than thirty representatives from private companies, the Chamber of Commerce, the Philippine Embassy in Prague, and the Czech labor ministries.
May 2018
CCI Visits Alibaba Campus in China Carol Dominguez (JCCI President & CEO) and Grace Sorongon (SVP & Managing Director) had the rare opportunity to visit Alibaba’s headquarters in Hangzhou, China, a sprawling campus of 60,000 employees and 30 buildings. While there, they were also given a tour of Alibaba’s intelligent building, which houses several lifestyle stores that cater to all the needs of Alibaba Group’s employees.
June 2018
launching Of The New JC Vision, Mission & Values Statement On June 5, 2018, coinciding with the birthday celebration of John Clements Consultants’ President & CEO Carol Dominguez, the new vision, mission, and core values were launched in front of an audience comprising special guests and employees.
July 2018
Business Trip to Vietnam-Melanie Gunio of John Clements’ Corporate Learning Division, together with John Clements President & CEO Carol Dominguez and Chairperson Mrs. Lil Dominguez, went on a two-day business trip to Hanoi, Vietnam. During the trip, they presented John Clements-Harvard Business Publishing’s solutions to some of the leading companies in Vietnam.
August 2018
Persol Holdings President & CEO Visits John Clements Consultants The John Clements Group was honored by the presence of Mr. Mizuta, President & CEO of Persol Holdings, John Clements’ partner, which is the top recruiting company in Japan. Through John Clements, Mr. Mizuta was also able to visit several Japanese companies based in Manila, as well as meet presidents and country heads of some of JCCI’s client companies.
August 2018
John Clements Consultants Launches Services Recognition Scheme The first-ever services recognition awards were held to recognize top-performing service and support employees. Included in this recognition scheme were employees from Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, Administrative, Marketing, Documentation, IT, to drivers and messengers.
September 2018
JCCI-EDI Corporate Social Responsibility Employees of John Clements Consultants devoted one of their Saturdays to attend the company’s annual Corporate Social Responsibility activity at the Chosen Children Village in Silang, Cavite. Chosen Children Village is a four-hectare land that serves as home to more than 70 children with special needs and disabilities.
September 2018
3rd John Clements CEO Golf Classic- John Clements Consultants held its annual golf tournament — an invitation-only, one-day tournament for CEOs and business leaders in the Philippines. Attended by 80 of the country’s top executives, the 3rd John Clements CEO Golf Classic proved to be a success.
September 2018
Zenger Folkman Asia Pacific Client and Partners Conference- In fulfillment of one of its objectives of strengthening its relationship with clients and partners, Zenger Folkman held its Asia Pacific Client and Partners Conference in Hong Kong. The John Clements team, led by President & CEO Carol Dominguez, was also able to attend a two-day workshop on Elevating Feedback, which was facilitated by Dr. Joe Folkman.
October 2018
Carol Dominguez Attends Her First Meeting as Member of Harvard Business School Alumni Board-Having been invited by Harvard Business School (HBS) to join its Alumni Board back in July, John Clements President & CEO Carol Dominguez flew back to Boston with her mother to attend her first HBS Alumni Board Meeting and several HBS Reunion sessions on Technology and Transformation. She also sat in on a panel on digitalization and innovation. In between sessions, she visited the non-denominational chapel donated by her father’s HBS Class of ‘59.
October 2018
John Clements-AIESEC Reunion in Prague- The tradition of having a John Clements-AIESEC reunion was initiated by John Clements President & CEO Carol Dominguez three years ago during her trip to Milan, Italy. This year, Prague, Czech Republic was chosen as the location for the reunion due to the travel schedule of Carol and other JCCI-EDI executives.
October 2018
Invest in the Philippines (Poland)- John Clements President & CEO Carol Dominguez extolled the benefits of investing in the Philippines during her recent trip to Warsaw, Poland, as part of a business tour embarked on by JCCI executives in Central Europe. The event in Warsaw was organized in partnership with the Harvard Club of Poland.
November 2018
The Dawn of AI — Adapt or Perish-John Clements conducted The Dawn of AI — Adapt or Perish workshop with Prof. Manoj Pooleery, Director of Columbia Business School Venture for All and Founder & CEO of M-Phi Innovators LLC. The main objective of this workshop was for the executives and decision-makers to get a definitive idea about how they can start utilizing the power and promise of AI in their work that will enable them to position their organizations for success.
November 2018
-John Clements Team Joins the IBPAP International Innovation Summit 2018-John Clements Team joined the International Innovation Summit 2018. Discussions touched on global trends and developments shaping the IT-BPM industry present and future. This event also focused on the redevelopment of talent models that needed to match the skills of the future, upskill talents, and recruitment changes.
November 2018
Carol Dominguez Visits Silicon Valley-John Clements’ Carol Dominguez’s week-long trip to Silicon Valley and the Bay Area was capped off on the last day with a fantastic, three-and-a-half-hour visit, at Facebook.
January 2019
JC Board Meeting-The JCCI Board of Trustees conducts their annual meeting in Bangkok, interspersed with client and partner visits with Zenger Folkman and PersolKelly.
January 2019
EDI-Staffbuilders Inc. Inks Business Partnership for Poland Market-The partnership with Fintech capitalists Tomasz and Iza Bogus aims to accelerate EDI-SBI’s entry into one of the emerging labor markets for Filipino workers in the European Union.
February 2019
JCCI Recruitathon- JCCI’s Recruitment Lab “Recruitathon” hosts a week-long intensive basic recruitment course for fresh graduates and career shifters.
February 2019
NASSCOM Technology & Leadership Forum 2019-JCCI associates fly to Mumbai to participate in NASSCOM 2019, themed #TheNext: Opportunity vs Reality.
March 2019
JCCI Japan Roadshow-John Clements kicks off its 2019 roadshow series called “Investing In and Recruiting from the Philippines” in Japan with partner Persol.
March 2019
JCCI-EDI-SBII Alumni Homecoming-John Clements hosts its yearly catch-up event with former colleagues, with the theme “Reconnect, Reunite and Rekindle”.
March 2019
JCCI Breakthrough Development Program Launch-JCCI launches batch 8 of its Breakthrough Development Program, a 10-week, 3-hour training course that is the first step in the multi-level training program of JCCI, developing the personal effectiveness of individuals in managing oneself and working with others.
May 2019
JCCI Nordic Roadshow-John Clements continues its 2019 roadshow series in three Nordic countries: Finland, Sweden, and Denmark, in partnership with Barona, the Finn-ASEAN Business Association, and Global Risk Clinic.
May 2019
Japan Desk Job Fair and Seminar for Japanese Bilinguals-JCCI’s Japan Desk organizes its first in-house job fair and seminar for Japanese bilinguals due to the continuously growing number of job openings in Japanese companies. - June 2019 -JCCI German Roadshow-John Clements concludes its 2019 roadshow series in Berlin, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Munich in collaboration with MAP and the Philippine Embassy and Consulate in Germany.
June 2019
JCCI German Roadshow-John Clements concludes its 2019 roadshow series in Berlin, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Munich in collaboration with MAP and the Philippine Embassy and Consulate in Germany.
July 2019
PersolKelly’s Top Tokyo Tour 2019-John Clements associates participate in a 5-day incentive trip for top performers in the PersolKelly family and partner companies.
September 2019
EDI-Staffbuilders Participates in IOM Consultative Conference -The fully-owned subsidiary of JCCI is invited to become a panelist at the “Consultative Conference on the Future of Recruitment and Direct Hiring Scheme in a Changing World of Work and Migration” sponsored by the International Organization for Migration.
November 2019
JCCI’s 45th Anniversary and New Office Blessing - John Clements adds new milestones to its long and successful history: JCCI’s 45th anniversary, EDI-SBII’s 40th anniversary, and the big move to their new office, christened the JC Hub.
January 2020
JC launches Soup Kitchen Drive for Taal Volcano Eruption Victims - Following Taal Volcano’s eruption on January 12, 2020, John Clements President and CEO Carol Dominguez led relief efforts aimed at providing as much help as possible. After seeing and feeling the gravity of the situation, the company heeded the call of volunteerism and immersion through the company’s Soup Kitchen Drive, providing hot meals Team JC cooked themselves. The company soon adopted two evacuation centers to further provide for their basic needs.
February 2020
JC Launches 1st Career Coaching for Japanese Bilinguals - Ever since Persol and John Clements began their business collaboration, the need for Japanese bilinguals in the market increased and, at the same time, requirement trends from the clients started to change. For this reason, JCCI-Professional Staffers and Japan Desk hosted the first career coaching seminar for Japanese speakers. Most participants were JLPT certificate holders with varied backgrounds and previous experience in working for Japanese companies.
February 2020
EDI-Staffbuilders International and Persol Global Workforce Philippines Launch Persol Language Institute -EDI-Staffbuilders International executives and management attended the launching of Persol Language Institute, a two-story, 2000-square meter language school and facility located in Cabuyao, Laguna. Persol Language School teaches Nihonggo to workers recruited by EDI-Staffbuilders International to become caregivers and hotel and restaurant management (HRM) staff in Japan.
March 2020
JC Starts to Get Serious Taking the Covid-19 Pandemic by the Horns On March 27, 2020, John Clements conducted two webinars on Leading Through the COVID-19 Crisis. At the beginning of each webinar, participants were asked how this crisis is different from other crises they’ve encountered and in what ways this crisis is putting unique demands on their leadership. Tully Moss shared his insights on how to get through this situation, how to move forward when the way forward is not at all clear, and how to make decisions in real-time under high stress when the situation is moving this fast.
May 2020
Pandemonium: The World After COVID-19 with Richard H.K. Vietor John Clements Consultants organized a webinar for a group of over 400 Harvard alumni and friends, where Prof. Vietor spoke about the state of the world and what it would look like after COVID-19.
July 2020
JC Holds its First Virtual Cady Awards (11th) The Cady Awards is John Clements Consultants — EDI Staffbuilders International’s way of recognizing and honoring its top performers. Known for its glamour and class, this annual event was held in venues like the Makati Shangri-La for the past 10 years. However, it was done virtually this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Aptly themed “Rise as One — Be One of Our Modern-Day Heroes,” the 11th Cady Awards has shown that despite difficult times, Team JC continues to strive to make things happen.
August 2020
JC Holds its First Virtual Y4LS (6th) Youth for Leadership Summit (Y4LS) is John Clements Consultants’ biggest event for students. Speakers from diverse backgrounds discuss several topics that range from leadership, learning and development, entrepreneurship, health, and wellness, and more. Held virtually this year, it was themed “Redefine Your Future: Next is Now.”
December 2020
JC/EDI-SBII Holds its First Virtual Annual Corplan The leadership team of John Clements Consultants, Inc. and EDI Staffbuilders International gathered together to hold its annual corplan virtually for the first time. The objective of this annual event was to review the performance of each division or business unit and discuss the plans and strategies for “Reimagining 2021 and Beyond”.
December 2020
JC Holds its First Virtual Company Christmas Party JCCI-EDI made history with its very first virtual Christmas party that lasted for almost 6 hours! Dubbed as “Worldwide in One Night,” the John Clements Family embraced an aviation theme and introduced its very own airline, JCAir, which traveled around the world to showcase different cultures and festivals — everywhere from America to Antarctica.
December 2020
JC Year-end Big Bang (First Potluck Party Online) - John Clements ended the year with a big bang with its annual Christmas Potluck Lunch! This year’s potluck was quite different because of the pandemic. Sharing of food was done by utilizing JC’s SpeedNet messengers, who delivered meal exchanges from one home to another. Though apart, Team JC still managed to continue this tradition of having lunch together, enjoying fun games, presentations, and loads of surprises!
July 2021
JC Launches its First Hybrid CADY Awards (12th) With the theme “JC Takes the Next Step”, JCCI held its very first hybrid event, the 12th CADY Awards. The annual celebration recognizes the company’s outstanding Recruitment and Sales Consultants, Top Accounts, and Millionaire Club Awardees. Several guests joined via Zoom, while those who had been fully vaccinated were invited to the rooftop of the Seda Hotel.
July 2021
JC Launches Competing in the Age of AI Sessions John Clements started a 12-week program in “Competing in the Age of AI” this month. Learning or hearing about AI is often daunting to most people, but this is undeniably what the future holds.
November 2021
Harvard & JC Launch A Discussion on What’s Happening in the World with Harvard Professors Richard Vietor & Kristin Fabbe - Harvard and JCCI hosted a 7-session discussion on “What’s Happening in the World”, focusing on Singapore, Japan, China, Australia, India, Philippines, and the US. It was facilitated by HBS Professors Richard Vietor and Kristin Fabbe.
November 2021
JC and CrossKnowledge Launches its First Hybrid New Managers Program - JCCI New Managers Program (offered in an in-person and hybrid capacity) aims to equip new managers with leadership and management skills, along with developing critical thinking and problem-solving.
November 2021
JC Launches Data Science Workshops - Data Science is a rising career that is shaping our future and quickly becoming a must-have skill you need to succeed. To leverage this power and use data science to drive business decisions, JCCI hosted various Data Science Workshops for Team JC.
December 2021
JCCI Holds its First In-Person Christmas Party 2021: Holly Jolly Binge and Bounce! -As a tribute to the recently concluded “What’s Happening in the World” learning sessions with Professor Dick Vietor, JCCI’s in-person Christmas Party, held at the rooftop of the Seda Hotel in Makati, focused on the different countries featured in the workshop. Along with dressing in theme, the gathering also had performances, food, and décor relevant to the countries.
December 2021
In-Person Treats-from-Home: A JC Christmas Potluck Tradition - JCCI employees returned to The JC Hub to enjoy delicious home-cooked food, fun surprises, and awards as the last hurrah before 2021 officially ended.
