15/02/2026
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JAKARTA, Indonesia โ University of Cagayan Valley President Dr. Esther Susan N. Perez-Mari was honored with the Most Influential Iconic Women Award 2026 in Asia: Woman Leadership in Education and Empowerment during an awarding ceremony held on February 14, 2026, in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The recognition places Perez-Mari among Asiaโs most distinguished women leaders whose work continues to reshape education and leadership across borders.
She was cited for her excellence, innovation, and integrity in steering academic institutions toward inclusive and transformative growth.
The Most Influential Iconic Women Award 2026 presents a curated selection of categories that celebrate excellence, leadership, innovation, and impact among Asiaโs most inspiring women, honoring those who demonstrate exceptional vision and the strength to elevate industries with influence and integrity.
According to the award-giving body, the recognition aims to spotlight women who redefine what it means to be truly iconicโvisionary in purpose, resilient in action, and transformative in the legacies they create.
Perez-Mari, who also serves as president of the Higher Education Institutions Regional Offices Association (HEIROA) Region 02, was recognized for extending her leadership beyond classrooms, influencing institutions, industries, and communities through education-driven empowerment.
For the University of Cagayan Valley, the international recognition underscores a brand of leadership anchored on service, vision, and impact, affirming the growing role of women leaders in shaping Asiaโs future through education.
