Get Ready to Craft & Innovate! Announcing the Annual Belen Contest for All Departments!
Dear Team,
The holiday season is here, and we are excited to launch our annual **Belen-Making Contest**! This year, we combine cherished tradition with a commitment to sustainability and innovation.
All departments must participate in this creative challenge!
This is an opportunity to:
* Promote **sustainability** within our facility.
* Foster **teamwork** and cross-departmental collaboration.
* Win prizes
**BELEN-MAKING CONTEST GUIDELINES**
**THEME**: *“The True meaning of Christmas – A Child is born (Isaiah 9:6)”*
**PARTICIPANTS**: All Departments
* 1ST GROUP
- Emergency & Outpatient Unit
- Admitting Section
- Pharmacy
- St. Jude Thaddeus
- Nursing Services Office
- Human Resource Dept.
- Polyclinic
- Medical Social Services Office
**DESIGNATED AREA: Hospital Entrance Lobby**
* 2ND GROUP
- Accounting and Finance (Accounting, Billing Section, Cashier, IT)
- Our Lady Of Lourdes
- Executive Offices
- Laboratory Dept.
- Radiology
**DESIGNATED AREA: Hospital Entrance Lobby**
* 3RD GROUP
- Medical Records Section
- ICU
- DR/NICU
- OR
- St. Joseph
- St. Francis of Assis
**DESIGNATED AREA: Ward-wing Visitor’s Lounge**
* 4TH GROUP
- Pastoral Services Office
- CSR
- PHIC Section
- Renal Care Unit
- Dietary Dept.
- General Services Dept.
**DESIGNATED AREA: Chapel**
MATERIALS: Hospital Recyclable Materials
**JUDGING CRITERIA:**
**CRITERIA**
**DESCRIPTION**
**POINTS**
Creativity & Originality
Unique Design & Concept
30%
Relevance to Theme
Shows the true meaning of Christ’s birth
40%
Craftmanship & Neatness
Skill, details, & overall quality
15%
Resourcefulness
Sustainability & Innovation
15%
TOTAL
100%
**SPECIFICATIONS**
The Belen (Nativity Scene) must depict the birth of Jesus Christ — including Baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and other traditional figures (e.g., shepherds, angels, and animals).
The entry should be original and handmade.
The use of hospital recyclable materials is highly encouraged.
Dimensions should not exceed 5ft x 5 ft and should not be smaller than 2 ft x 2 ft.
The Belen must be safe, stable, and presentable for display
For lighting effects, battery-powered or LED only are allowed for aesthetic purposes.
Judging Periods:
Preliminary – December 4, 2025
Final judging – December 18, 2025 at 10am
Awarding of Winners: December 19, 2025 during the CKSH Family Christmas Celebration.
Award Placements & Prizes:
PLACEMENT
PRIZE
1st place
₱ 5, 000.00
2nd place
₱ 4,000.00
3rd place
₱ 3,000.00
4th place
₱ 2, 000.00
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