The People's Choice Award Finalists: Meet Hector Miranda

Hector is an #IAmRemarkable facilitator based in The Philippines, and a finalist in the People's Choice Award category for the #IAmRemarkable Awards 2025. These inspiring individuals have been nominated by #IAmRemarkable workshop participants for the impact they have made. Now it’s over to you explore their powerful stories and decide who will take home this year’s People’s Choice Award. The winner will be chosen by public vote and announced on Awards Night.

Cast your vote here!

About Hector

'I was a Sunday school teacher for eight years, a hometown youth leader / community organizer for 12 years, the youngest pioneering counselor, psychometrician, & professor in our community college. In the University, I pioneered my role as a Discipline Education Officer, became a Personal Effectiveness & Leadership Trainer, Publications Director, & Career Management Program Administrator. Off-camp, I’ve flourished as an Organizational Development Practitioner, while progressively involved in the formation of school administrators, faculty, & students pro bono for 25 years & still counting.'

What does it mean to you to be selected for the People’s Choice Award?

'It’s a very humbling experience being nominated by a Colleague. Emilia Freitas Alho is a thousand miles away, but we share the same love for service. It’s been my lifelong journey & commitment to do what is good and right as a Survivor. I make myself accountable in helping those who are underrepresented, deprived, neglected, discriminated against, & abused. Being chosen as a Finalist for this award validates & promotes my purpose and an opportunity to inspire others to do the same.'

Hectors's nominators say:

‘He has a gift for making others feel capable and valued, and his gentle yet impactful style of communication is something I deeply admire.What stood out most was how he leads with intention and heart. He doesn’t just teach—he uplifts.’