USJ-R caps opening week ‘26 with Boothfest awards
The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) concluded its Opening Week celebration with a Boothfest awarding ceremony, raffle draw, and live rave party at the Main Campus on Wednesday, August 5.
Throughout the day, first-year students from different programs attended orientations and campus tours, while participating organizations and commissions prepared their booths for the afternoon awarding ceremony.
Here is the list of Boothfest 2026 winners:
The Best Overall Booth - Junior Executive Marketers Society (JEMS) & Josenian Library and Information Science Society (JLISS)
Excellence in Theme Representation - JEMS & JLISS
The Breakout Booth Award - Hospitality Management Society (HMS) & Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers (IIEE)
Best in Social Media Marketing - Junior Business Executives and Entrepreneurs Society (JBEES) & Josenian Adcomm Guild (JAG)
People’s Choice Awards:
Diamond Choice Award - Junior Financial Executives (JFINEX) & Association of Junior Josenian Architects (AJJA)
Golden Choice Award - Josenian Political Science Society (JPSS) & Junior People Management Association of the Philippines (JPMAP)
Trailblazer Commission Award - Commission on Environment (COENVI) & Commission on Arts and Culture (COAC)
Digital Marketing Director of JEMS Michelle Angelique Maraya shared her gratitude for the organization’s recognition.
“We just gave our best to execute our idea, to enjoy the event, and welcome the students with so much energy. We are so grateful for everyone who supported us and to the students that enjoyed our booth,” Maraya said.
The Supreme Student Council (SSC) 45th Congress concluded the celebration with a raffle draw, after which “DJ Chanz” closed the event with a live outdoor rave featuring 2000s hits.