The TOWER Awards was founded in 1975 by the Rotary Club of Manila as an annual search for the outstanding ?blue collar? workers of the country. It aims to recognize the contribution to economic development of the legions of skilled workers who constitute the backbone of our industrial capacity.

The awards project was suspended for ten years but was revived in 1996 in response to the call for Philippines 2000 - that is, to revitalize excellence and productivity at the workplace and energize the collective skills of our workers for global competition.

The annual TOWER awards has transcended the confines of a Club?s concern because of its nationwide significance in uplifting the Filipino workers? morale and social status.