The GAWAD EMB honors and recognizes exemplary efforts and initiatives of Local Government Units (LGUs), Environmental Partners and Schools for the protection and conservation of the environment in Western Visayas.  The event was held by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Region 6 on June 29, 2017 at Robinsons Place Jaro, Iloilo City as a culminating activity to the celebration of the Philippine Environment Month. The 2017 theme, Connecting People to Nature, encourages appreciation for the environment by going out to see its beauty and know about its importance.

One of the objectives of the GAWAD EMB is to bestow recognition, the Environmental Partner Award, upon Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that provided assistance and full support to the EMB and DENR’s projects and programs. The partnership paved way to more opportunities for a better solidarity with the EMB in the fight against climate change, global warming and land, air and water pollution.  Palm Concepcion Power Corporation is one among the 6Environmental Partner awardees of the EMB which include Robinsons Place Iloilo, SM City Iloilo, Trans Aire Development Holdings Corporation, Panay Energy Development Corporation, and (LGU) City of Iloilo.