The Achievers 2010 go through a very careful scrutiny after all the categories were satisfactorily met by each awardeebased on their exemplary achievements and contribution that touched the lives of every Zambosurian. 

 Atty. Felix Escalante, Jr., Executive Assistant V, announced all the achievers as each received a trophy and plaque handed by Governor Tony H. Cerilles also assisted by Congresswoman Auring Enerio-Cerilles and Congressman Victor Yu.

 Among those achievers who received their awards were National Commission on Indigenous Peoples(NCIP) Commissioner Miguel Imbing Sia Apostol in the field of the Integration of the Tri-people in the province. Apostol, a native of the Zamboanga del Sur and belongs to the Subanen tribe. He holds the distinction as being one the earliest product of the prestigious University of the Philippines as he is one of the prime movers of the International Round Table Conference on the right of self-determination of peoples. Furthermore, Apostol initiated a lot of efforts for the Subanen tribe as a cultural minority to be considered as part of the Mindanao issue. Because of his stand on the plight of his people and for his consistent IP advocacies, he gained the trust and confidence of his people.

Commissioner Atty. Alejando “Sandy” Urro of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM), was also awarded as another Zambosurian Achiever. A former three term-representative of the First District of Zamboanga del Sur who served the 9th, 10th and 11th Congress. He is a lawyer by profession and is noted for his objective leadership and deep concerns for the benefits and welfare of the members of the Philippine National Police.

 In the field of business, Businessman Ferdinand “Inday-Inday” Pranza Pulmones was also chosen as Zambosurian Achiever. Inday-inday started his business career way back in 1993 when he first opened his first pawnshop at the Agora Public Market here in Pagadian City. Today, his business has expanded into eight branches here, in Zamboanga Sibugay Province, in Cagayan de Oro City, in Valencia City and in Malaybalay City.

 Another achiever in the field of entrepreneurship was Rio Onix M. Go. They started their family business with his brothers way back in 1998 in Molave. Due to his determination and hard work, Ogis Lechon Manok has more than fifty (50) branches all over Zamboanga del Sur, Ozamiz City, Oroquieta City, Dipolog City, Zamboanga City and even in the cities of Cebu and Manila.

 Mr. William Yu was also chosen as another awardee in the field of business. He, together with his family started and managed their family business from auto parts supply, to construction, to housing, distributorship and fishing. His fishing business, more popularly known as the Ramona Fishing Corporation, has been known in fishing exploration even as far as the high seas in Southeast Asia.

 In the field of local employment, Mr. Rudy Go, the owner of People’s Super Mart was also awarded as Zambosurian Achiever for 2010. Mr. Go is noted for his laudable contribution in reducing the incidence of unemployment in this part of our region.

 Mr. Allan M. Albor of Midsalip was another Zambosurian Achiever in the field of public transportation. With his humble beginnings, he served as a driver and at the same time mechanic of his first bus in the year 1996. Today, his company Starlight Express Bus Company has already more than sixty (60) personnels. His buses served Zambosurians plying Pagadian-Midsalip route and vice versa and Midsalip-Molave route and vice versa.

 And the last but definitely not the least Zambosur Achiever 2010 is Atty. Ernesto E. Adobo, Jr. in the field of environmental protection. He is a native of the municipality of Bayog. A lawyer by profession and joined the DENR where he rose from the rank. He is now the Undersecretary for Field Operations of the Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).