As the DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) celebrates its 36th founding anniversary, it recognized, in a simple awarding ceremony held on 15 August 2023 in Nueva Ecija, exemplary personnel who have achieved significant milestones, shown competency, and promoted efficiency in the workplace in 2022. 

Guided by the DA-BAR Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence and the Recognizing Contract of Service (COS) Staff for Excellent Service and Satisfaction, loyalty awardees, outstanding permanent and COS staff, and special awards were given during the ceremony led by DA-BAR director Junel B. Soriano and assistant director Joell H. Lales.