Here are the winners of the 25th HFA

MANILA: Ford Philippines concluded its 25th Henry Ford Awards (HFA), honoring journalists and media outlets. 

This year’s theme was “Stars and Stories in Silver,” recognizing the individuals and publications that have shaped the local motoring media landscape over the past 25 years. 

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As such, the HFA awarded 25 winners with a special-edition trophy that is simultaneously classic and contemporary in concept and design. 

“As we celebrate the 25 th Henry Ford Awards, we are proud to recognize 25 outstanding journalists and outlets whose gift of storytelling, integrity, and professionalism have made a lasting impact on the automotive industry,” Ford Philippines Managing Director Pedro Simoes was quoted as saying. 

“The motoring media have always been an invaluable part of our industry — helping bridge automotive players like Ford with the Filipino public, and the Henry Ford Awards serves to honor their dedication and commitment to their craft,” he added. 

Here are the winners: 

HFA 2026 winners

Silver Mile Luminaries (Individual)

• Jason Ang
• Ulysses Ang
• James Deakin
• Manny de los Reyes
• Ronald de los Reyes
• Junep Ocampo
• Vince Pornelos
• Iñigo Roces
• Tessa Salazar
• Vernon Sarne
• Paulo Rafael Subido
• Dinzo Tabamo
• Niky Tamayo
• Eric Tipan
• Steven Edward Yu 

Silver Mile Luminaries (Publications) 

• BusinessMirror Motoring Section
• Philippine Daily Inquirer Motoring Section
• Fast Times of The Manila Times
• Top Gear Philippines 

HFA also recognized the impact of the new breed of motoring media and content creators in the automotive industry. 

Below are the winners for the Industry and Ford categories: 

Automotive Vehicle Review of the Year (Article)	“What the Mazda Miata means to my family despite never having owned one” by Carlo Chungunco for Top Gear Philippines
Automotive Vehicle Review of the Year (Video)	“2025 Nissan Z NISMO Review | Sharper, Faster, Greater” by Earl Lee for AutoDeal
Ford Launch Story of the Year	“What happens when the car you once loved returns as a Hybrid?” by MJ Jucutan for GadgetMatch
Ford Automotive Video Feature of the Year	“2025 Ford Bronco Review | The Best Off-Roader Yet?” by Jack Gutierrez for AutoDeal
Ford Automotive Short-Form Video of the Year	“FORD BRONCO: Can you tame this beast?” by Roy Robles for Zigwheels Philippines

One of the biggest highlights of this year’s HFA was the awarding of the Butch Gamboa Lifetime Achievement Award to Manila Bulletin Executive Editor Pinky Concha-Colmenares. 

“The Butch Gamboa Lifetime Achievement Award is a tribute to the legacy of Butch Gamboa, one of the Philippine automotive industry’s most revered figures. We are honored to present this award to Ms. Pinky Colmenares, a pillar of Philippine motoring journalism in her own right,” Ford Asia Pacific Distributor Markets and The Philippines Communications Director EJ Francisco said. 

“She has been a beacon of inspiration where her excellence, professionalism, and passion to serve have paved the way for the continued success of motoring journalism and its impact on the broader automotive industry,” he added. 

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