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Recognising the Most Outstanding International Firms in Singapore
The SBR International Business Awards
Launched in 2014, the SBR International Business Awards is a prestigious awards programme honouring foreign companies in Singapore and recognising their outstanding projects that successfully earned them a foothold in the Lion City.
Organised by Singapore Business Review, this event is open to companies in all industries with global headquarters located outside Singapore.
If you are one of these companies, seize this opportunity to nominate your best project, product, service, strategy, or initiative and join the elite list of award-winning companies. Some of which are:
- AIA Singapore
- CITIC Telecom CPC
- Dell Technologies
- DHL Supply Chain Singapore
- Cargill Asia Pacific Holdings Pte Ltd
Be the next company awarded for your excellent projects. Nominate now!
Testimonials
What does it mean to win the award?
Nick Wakai CEO, NTT Ltd. Singapore
Winning this award means a lot to us. This is a testament to our global capability and commitment that we'll continue to bring to our clients.
Nick Wakai CEO, NTT Ltd. Singapore
Christopher Stewart Director of Operations LCSC, DHL Supply Chain
We are honoured to receive such a prestigious award. Thank you to the Singapore Business Review and the panel of judges for recognising our contribution to Singapore.
Christopher Stewart Director of Operations LCSC, DHL Supply Chain
Xiuling Guo Managing Director for Global Edible Oil Solutions for Asia, Cargill Asia Pacific
It is a great honour to receive the SBR International Business Award for Food Science this year. It is an award not just for Cargill, but for our customers and partners as well.
Xiuling Guo Managing Director for Global Edible Oil Solutions for Asia, Cargill Asia Pacific
Veronica Grigg President, Crawford & Company Asia
We are incredibly proud to have won this award. It’s very motivating for the whole team, it encourages us to live up to the purpose to restore the lives, people, business and communities, which is what Crawford is all about. We thank Singapore Business Review for recognizing our effort, we look forward to contributing further to the industry, and most importantly to Singapore.
Veronica Grigg President, Crawford & Company Asia
Melita Teo Chief Customer and Digital Officer, AIA Singapore
We are very honored, and grateful to be recognized in this space. It certainly has helped us to be motivated ever further to make more positive contributions to the health of Singapore and the wider community. We really look forward to being able to serve the community of Singapore in a much wider purpose.
Melita Teo Chief Customer and Digital Officer, AIA Singapore
Kevin Seto Managing Director, Terumo Singapore Pte Ltd
We feel great and honored to receive such great awards from SBR. With this trophy, we aim to expand awareness and adoption of this highly effective disinfection method to the region, with Singapore being the benchmark of upholding exemplary cleanliness in all areas.
Kevin Seto Managing Director, Terumo Singapore Pte Ltd
Taylor Lam Chief Strategy Officer, CITIC Telecom CPC
We are very honored to have won this award. This really gives us the encouragement to do more, and continue to integrate our capabilities, and advance technologies, and our years of operating experience, and bring them together into an automated platform to support our customers driving their digital transformation forward.
Taylor Lam Chief Strategy Officer, CITIC Telecom CPC
Amit Midha President, Asia Pacific & Japan | Global Digital Cities, Dell Technologies
We're very excited by the innovation and by the work the team has done. We are incredibly proud and thank you very much to SBR for choosing us for the International Business Technology - Innovation award.
Amit Midha President, Asia Pacific & Japan | Global Digital Cities, Dell Technologies
Watch videos from past winners
2023 Winner: Autonomous a2z
2023 Winner: Bolloré Logistics Singapore Pte Ltd
2023 Winner: Crawford & Company International Pte Ltd
2023 Winner: Cynosure APAC
2023 Winner: Dematic Pte Ltd
2023 Winner: Exyte Singapore Pte Ltd
2023 Winner: Fusion Worldwide
2023 Winner: Gensler
2023 Winner: Hoya Electronics Pte Ltd
2023 Winner: Huawei International Pte Ltd
2023 Winner: Kaplan Higher Education
2023 Winner: McCormick & Company, Incorporated
In the Press
Why you should enter
SHARE YOUR STORY & AMPLIFY
Talk about your achievements in an interview with Singapore Business Review. Take advantage of the video interview as shareable content to let your clients, potential customers, and stakeholders know that you are an award-winning company.
NETWORK
Celebrate your well-deserved award with your colleagues, clients, and peers at the Awards Dinner! Meet the leaders of the most outstanding companies in Singapore and get unrivaled networking opportunities!
EXPOSURE
Be featured in the definitive magazine for Singapore's business elite, the Singapore Business Review. With its print platform published quarterly with a circulation of 18,000 copies and over 215,000 unique active users on its website, you are sure to reach elite-level decision-makers in Singapore.
NEWS
Meet the Judges
Siah Weng Yew
Risk Advisory Leader
Deloitte Singapore
Risk Advisory Leader
Deloitte Singapore
Greg Unsworth
Digital Business and Risk Services Leader
PwC Singapore
Greg is PwC Singapore’s Digital Business and Risk Services Leader and has previously served as PwC’s technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector leader for the Asia Pacific
region. He oversees a team of 25 partners and 600 professional staff who help our clients strengthen regulatory and risk resilience, respond confidently to digital disruption and work towards a sustainable future.
Greg also serves on our firm’s Leadership Team and has significant experience advising clients around digital business initiatives and managing risks. He has been instrumental in driving the firm’s digital transformation and upskilling strategy.
In addition, Greg serves as the Global Risk Alliances Leader, collaborating with Global Risk Leadership and stakeholders to develop and implement strategic alliance plans aimed at fostering global business growth. He leads the identification of key strategic alliances partners for the Global Risk Business, bridging regional networks to advance global strategic alliances initiatives and ensure a positive impact.
Sumit Nurpuri
Partner, Consulting and Singapore Markets Transformation Lead
Ernst & Young Advisory Pte. Ltd.
Partner, Consulting and Singapore Markets Transformation Lead
Ernst & Young Advisory Pte. Ltd.
Experienced in developing and implementing digital transformation strategies. Enjoys paragliding, hiking, cycling and listening to Bob Dylan’s songs.
Sumit is Partner, Consulting and Singapore Markets Transformation Lead at Ernst & Young Advisory Pte. Ltd. He helps shape technology-enabled strategic, multitower transformation deals in Southeast Asia.
Previously, he was Chief Operating Officer for Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan as well as Head of Strategic Large Deals for the Asia-Pacific region at a multinational consulting and technology services company.
Sumit has extensive experience in helping sectors undergoing substantive changes shape and execute digital transformation strategies. This includes the transformation of telcos into digital ecosystem enablers, initiatives in response to deregulation of the utilities sector and helping traditional retailers increase their market share from e-commerce. It also includes airline business model transformation through disintermediation, digital channels, ecosystems and partnerships.
Sumit holds a Bachelor of Pharma (Hons) from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science in Pilani, India and a postgraduate diploma in Management from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.
Irving Low
Partner, Head of Priority Client Coverage
KPMG Singapore
Irving is a partner in KPMG in Singapore and has been with KPMG for over 30 years, having worked in both the London and Singapore offices. He has been a partner with the firm for over 20 years.
As the Head of Priority Client Coverage, he is responsible for the key clients for the Singapore practice across, Audit, Tax and Advisory as well as the non-audit Advisory clients in Indonesia. Irving takes on this new role, after heading the Advisory business in both Singapore and Indonesia. He was also the previous Head of People Performance and Culture as well as the Head of Clients and Markets. His vast experience, both strategically and operationally cutting across many sectors and industries position him well to serve KPMG’s key clients.
Irving’s key area of practice is in corporate governance, where he is also the KPMG APAC Leader for Board Advisory Services. He has undertaken numerous corporate governance reviews for both public and private organisations in light of the renewed focus in this area. He is a frequent invited guest and speaker at board meetings and presentations as well as public forums on corporate governance.
Irving also sits on the Board of the Singapore Tyler Institute (STPI), Singapore Repertory Theatre and the Advisory Board of the School of Accountancy of Singapore Management University.
In addition, Irving is a member of CPA Australia Sub-committee for the Public Sector.
Qiu Wenqi
Partner
RSM
Wenqi has extensive experience in the valuation of financial instruments, business valuation for listed and non-listed clients, financial modelling, litigation support, valuation of employee stock options, purchase price allocation, as well as impairment testing.
Wenqi specialises in the valuation of complex securities and instruments issued by early-stage companies to private equity and venture capital investors.
She has served clients across diverse industries including healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, shipping, F&B, green energy & property, and has supported clients and transactions in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Myanmar.
Wenqi is a Chartered Valuer and Appraiser and a Fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Roger Loo
Executive Director and Head of Management Consulting Services
BDO Consultants Pte Ltd
Executive Director and Head of Management Consulting Services
BDO Consultants Pte Ltd
Roger Loo is the Executive Director of the Management Consultancy Division of BDO Consultants Pte Ltd. Roger joined BDO in 2008 and spearhead the growth of the management consultancy arm of BDO for the past decade. He has lived and worked in various countries – Australia, UAE, China etc. With clear understandings of cultural diversity and in markets conditions, Roger has been valued by clients and companies alike in their quests for internationalisation and future growth.
With more than 20 years of experience in business intelligence and management consulting, Roger has a proven track record in areas that include market intelligence and brand research, feasibility studies, strategy consulting, internationalisation, family businesses and performance management. His global expertise in management consulting includes countries such as China, Taiwan, Myanmar, India, Australia, USA, Indonesia, United Kingdom, Middle East and North Africa region.
Prior to joining BDO, Roger served as the Head of Greater China for The Asian Banker – specialising in banking and financial business intelligence and research for banking communities in the Middle East, Asia and Oceania. During his stint, Roger spearheaded offices in Shanghai and Beijing, while managing regional contacts in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Roger was also leading custom research projects for Chinese bankers and international IT vendors in the areas of overseas partners development/selection; market and product development for Greater China etc.
In addition, Roger also worked as a Regional Senior Consultant for global military and security consulting arm – Jane’s Information Group. He was involved in numerous strategic advisory and consultancy projects for military hardware vendors, government bodies and research institutes in the region.
Henry Tan
Group CEO & Chief Innovation Officer
CLA Global TS Holdings Pte. Ltd.
Henry Tan, Group CEO & Chief Innovation Officer of CLA Global TS has been serving as advisor to clients in Singapore and the region. As Group CEO, he manages the firm and grows its footprint to a major player in the market.
Henry assisted companies especially entrepreneurs since 1993 to grow their business in Asia through IPO, M&A, Accounting & other advisory. He has many years of experience in China market. Henry also sits on the board of a number of listed companies.
Guidelines and Pricing
GUIDELINES
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Nomination is open to outstanding foreign companies in Singapore with excellent projects, initiatives, products, and services.
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Companies may submit up to three (3) different entries in the nominations.
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There will be one winning company per industry.
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Nomination is free of charge. If your company wins, you are obliged to proceed booking the winner's package to maximize the benefits of your win.
ELIGIBILITY
The awards programme is open to foreign companies in Singapore. The company must have its global headquarters located outside Singapore.
*Companies in the following industries are not eligible to join the awards programme: cryptocurrency, tobacco, multilevel marketing, and products with claim of health benefits.
Eligible companies may nominate any initiatives that highlight their excellent work such as:
✔ outstanding projects or services launched for or with client/s
✔ innovative internal practices or strategies
The initiative must have been launched or had upgrades, in part or in full, within the last 24 calendar months.
CATEGORIES
There will be one winning company per industry.
INDUSTRY CATEGORIES
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Accounting Services
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Advertising
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Aerospace
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Aerospace & Defense
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Agriculture
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Airline
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Analytics
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Apparel
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Architecture
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Automotive Services
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Automotive & Transport Equipment
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Automotive & Transport System
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Aviation
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Banking
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Beauty & Cosmetics
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Broadband Telecommunication
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Broadcasting
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Brokerage
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Building Services & Facilities
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Business Insurance
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Business Services
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Business Travel Technology
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Cargo Handling
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Chemicals
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Cloud Services
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Commercial Building Construction
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Commercial Real Estate Trust
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Communications
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Compliance Consulting
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Computer Hardware
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Computer Services
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Computer Software
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Conglomerates
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Consulting
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Consumer Products - Durables
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Consumer Products - Non-Durables
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Corporate Advisory
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Credit Solutions Technology
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Data Center
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Declaring Agent
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Department Stores
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Dining & Entertainment
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Diversified Services
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Education
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Electronics
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Electronic Manufacturing
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Energy
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Engineering
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Environmental Services
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Executive Search
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Financial Services
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Financial Technology
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Food & Beverage
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Food Manufacturing Solutions
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Food Safety
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Food Science
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Fundraising
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Furniture and Fixture
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General Insurance
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Health Products & Services
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Healthcare
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Healthcare Technology
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Heavy Civil Construction
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Hospitality & Leisure
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Human Resource Technology
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Human Resources Consulting
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Industrial Construction
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Industrial Engineering
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Industrial Services
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Infection Control
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Insurance Broker
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Interior Design
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Internet/New Media
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Investment Banking
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IT Services
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Life Insurance
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Legal
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Logistics
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Luxury Retail
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Machining and Tooling
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Manufacturing
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Manufacturing Technology
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Marine and Offshore Engineering
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Marine Services
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Marketing
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Marketing Technology
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Materials & Construction
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Mechanical Engineering
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Media & Entertainment
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Metals & Mining
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Motion Picture & Video
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Music
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Non-Profit or Government Organizations
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Oil & Gas
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Payments
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Personal Insurance
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Pharmaceuticals
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Printing Technology
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Property Services
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Public Relations
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Real Estate
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Reinsurer
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Remittance
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Residential Building Construction
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Residential Product Manufacturing
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Retail
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Security Services
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Shipping
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Social Media Marketing
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Sports
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Supply Chain
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Technology
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Telecommunications
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Television
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Tourism
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Trade Technology
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Training and Development
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Transportation
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Travel Retail
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Travel Services
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Utilities
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Venture Capital
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Wholesale
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
The entries will be reviewed by the judges based on the following:
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Uniqueness & Innovation - Did the project introduce new or cutting-edge innovation?
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Effectiveness & Impact - Did the project achieve its objectives and targets? What measures have been used to assess its success? What was the impact on your company and industry? If the project is a solution provided for a client, what is the overall feedback of your client?
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Dynamism - Is the project flexible to changes and progressive opportunities?
HOW TO ENTER?
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Go to the online nomination form and read the nomination guidelines.
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Fill in the required details about the company and contact person for the nomination.
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Select your industry category.
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Provide your project name, 500-word write-up, client feedback (if any), key achievements, and project photos.
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Wait for the nomination confirmation email and acknowledge it once received.
Note:
- Companies may submit up to three (3) different entries in the nomination.
- Each nomination form is valid for one category only. Fill out the form again if you will nominate another project.
- Photos are required while supporting documents are optional but will highly increase the chances of winning.
- Nomination is free of charge. If you win, you are obliged to book the winner’s package to maximize the benefits of your win.
PRICING
Nomination is free. If your company wins, you are obliged to book any of the winner's package options. To know more about the pricing and entitlements, please email [email protected].
Past Winners
- AIA Singapore - Life Insurance
- Allianz Trade - Business Insurance
- Aries Marine LLC - Marine Services
- Aspire Lifestyles APAC Pte Ltd - Business Services
- Autonomous a2z - Automotive & Transport System
- Bolloré Logistics Singapore Pte Ltd - Logistics - Sustainability Development
- Crawford & Company International Pte Ltd - General Insurance
- CYNOSURE AESTHETIC AND MEDICAL APAC SERVICES PTE. LTD. - Healthcare Technology
- Dematic Pte Ltd - Logistics - Technology
- Engie RCS Pte. Ltd. - Data Center
- Exyte Singapore Pte Ltd - Industrial Construction
- Fusion Worldwide - Supply Chain
- Gensler - Architecture
- Hoya Electronics Pte Ltd - Electronics
- Huawei International Pte Ltd - Technology
- Kaplan Higher Education - Educational Management
- London School of Business and Finance - Technology - Education
- McCormick & Company, Incorporated - Food Manufacturing Solutions
- NAVER Cloud Corp. - Cloud Services
- NICOMATIC PTE LTD - Electronic Manufacturing
- SGK Inc - Marketing
- Shamir Singapore Pte Ltd - Consumer Products - Durables
- Wavin Singapore Holding Pte Ltd - Construction Technology
- ABB - Technology - Learning & Development
- Adisseo-PigChamp Pro Europa - Agriculture
- AIA Singapore - Life Insurance
- Arkema Pte Ltd (Bostik) - Chemicals
- CITIC Telecom CPC - Telecommunications
- Crawford & Company International Pte Ltd - General Insurance
- DataStax - Cloud Services
- Dell Technologies - Technology - Innovation
- Dynamicweb Solutions Asia Pte Ltd - Retail
- Globalization Partners - Human Resource Technology
- Motul Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. - Oil & Gas
- NICOMATIC PTE LTD - Electronic Manufacturing
- Over The Boundary - Marketing
- Prosegur Singapore Pte Ltd - Business Services - Security
- Shamir Singapore Pte Ltd - Manufacturing
- Subex - Telecommunications - Business Assurance
- T-Systems Singapore Pte Ltd - Technology - ICT Solutions
- Terumo Asia Holdings - Health Products & Services
- Terumo Asia Holdings - Infection Control
- Torvald Klaveness - Shipping
- Tricor Singapore Pte Ltd. - Consulting
- Vertiv Singapore Pte. Ltd. - Data Center
- ZOLL Medical Corporation - Healthcare
- ZOLL Medical Corporation - Healthcare Technology
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Amity Global Institute - Education
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Bayer South East Asia Pte Ltd - Pharmaceuticals
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Blue Yonder Asia Pte Ltd - Supply Chain Technology
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Bottomline Technologies - Financial Technology
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Cargill Asia Pacific Holdings Pte Ltd - Food Science
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China Mobile International (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. - Telecommunications
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DHL Supply Chain Singapore (Logistics Customer Service Center) - Business Services
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EPAM Systems - Business Travel Technology
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Etiqa Insurance Pte Ltd - Financial Services
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Globalization Partners Pte Ltd - Human Resource Technology
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Heraeus Materials Singapore Pte Ltd (Heraeus Electronics) - Manufacturing
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KEMIN INDUSTRIES (ASIA) PTE LTD - Agriculture
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Schenker Singapore Pte Ltd - Logistics
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Tricor Group - Consulting
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TurnKey Lender - Credit Solutions Technology
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Vertiv Singapore - Data Center
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Aviva Ltd - Life Insurance
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B&H Worldwide - Logistics
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Bayer South East Asia Pte Ltd - Pharmaceuticals
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Bioquell, an Ecolab solution - Infection Control
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Bühler - Food Manufacturing Solutions
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Cigna Europe Insurance Company S.A.-N.V. – Singapore Branch - Health Products & Services
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Czarnikow - Food & Beverage
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Lenovo Asia Pacific - IT Services - Chatbot
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Matica Technologies Pte Ltd - Printing Technology
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NTT Ltd. - IT Services - Omnichannel Customer Experience
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NTT Ltd. - Technology
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SeaSolutions ApS - Shipping
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Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore (TMLS) - Financial Services
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UUcare Group Singapore Pte Ltd - Consumer Products - Non-Durables
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Videojet Technologies (S) Pte Ltd - Manufacturing
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WOG TECHNOLOGIES PTE LTD. - Engineering
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AMITY GLOBAL INSTITUTE - Education
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Daimler Financial Services Africa & Asia Pacific Ltd - Financial Services
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Edrington Singapore Pte Ltd - Food & Beverage
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AIA Singapore - Life Insurance
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Hoffmann Quality Tools Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd - Machining and Tooling
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Ardentec Singapore Pte Ltd - Manufacturing
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gumi Asia Pte Ltd - Media & Entertainment
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MHE-Demag - Building Services & Facilities
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Finastra International Financial Systems Pte. Limited - Financial Technology
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AVADO - Human Resource Technology
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Jardine Lloyd Thompson Asia - Insurance Broker
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NTT Communications - IT Services
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AIA Singapore - Life Insurance
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Bolloré Logistics & L’Oréal - Logistics
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Crown Equipment (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. - Logistics Equipment
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Hoffmann Quality Tools Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. - Machining and Tooling
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Firmenich Asia Pte Ltd - Manufacturing
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VYGON Asia Pte LTD - Pharmaceuticals
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Digital Alchemy - Technology
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JDX Consulting Pte Ltd - Consulting
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FreemanXP - Business Services
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AIA Singapore - Life Insurance
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AirAsia - Airline
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Bordier & Cie (Singapore) - Banking
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LF Logistics Services Pte Ltd - Logistics
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Lionbridge - Business Services
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Pepperl+Fuchs Asia - Electronic Manufacturing
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SICK Product Center Asia Pte. Ltd. - Electronics
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Victory Hill Exhibitions Pte Ltd - Media & Entertainment
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Vygon Asia Pte Ltd - Pharmaceuticals
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Yerra Solutions - Compliance Consulting
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AIA Singapore - Life Insurance
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Longview Solutions - Analytics
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Conergy Asia & ME - Energy
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Continental Automotive Singapore - Automotive & Transport System
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Drake International (Singapore) Limited - Human Resource Technology
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Globaleye - Financial Services
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AkzoNobel Marine Coatings - Marine Services
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NTT Communications - IT Services
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NXP Semiconductors - Electronics
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PMsquare - Consulting
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Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd - Materials & Construction
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Romer Labs Singapore Pte Ltd - Food Safety
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Abbott Laboratories Singapore, GROW® - Food and Beverage
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BuyAssociation (Singapore) Pte Ltd - Property Services
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Cegos Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd. - Education
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Dentsu Singapore - Advertising
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Globaleye Pte Ltd - Financial Services
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ibis Singapore on Bencoolen - Hospitality and Leisure
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Ideal Systems (Singapore) Pte Ltd - Technology
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Imagination - Diversified Services
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Jardine Lloyd Thompson Asia - Human Resources Consulting
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M-Plan Sdn Bhd - Health Products and Services
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NTT Communications - IT Services
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PM Group - Engineering
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PMsquare Pte Ltd - Consulting
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Swiss Post Solutions Ltd Singapore Branch - Business Services
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Zurich Life Insurance - Personal Insurance
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Adecco - Business Services
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ASBS Pte Ltd - Legal
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Barilla - Food and Beverage
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Bayer CropScience Asia Pacific - Agriculture
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BuyAssociation Singapore - Advertising
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Deloitte Singapore - Accounting
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Electrolux Major Appliances - South East Asia - Consumer Products - Durables (Major Appliance)
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Enware Asia Safety Systems Pte Ltd - Materials & Construction
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ERI Banking Software - Computer Software
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Ethnicraft Online - Retail
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Feinmetall Singapore Pte Ltd. - Electronic Manufacturing
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Global Marine Systems Ltd. - Engineering
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Group8asia Singapore Pte Ltd. - Residential Building Construction
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Hansgrohe Pte Ltd - Residential Product Manufacturing
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Hocoma Pte Ltd - Health Products & Services
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Hoffman - Corporate Advisory
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Imagination Asia Ltd. - Diversified Services
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Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd - Electronics
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JANUS et Cie - Furniture and fixture
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Jura SEA - Consumer Products-Durables (Small Appliance)
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KABA SECURITY PTE LTD - Technology
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Kimberly-Clark - Consumer Products - Non-Durables
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Mercuri Urval - Human Resources Consulting
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Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa - Hospitality & Leisure
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NTT Singapore Pte Ltd - Data Center
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Panasonic Factory Solutions Asia Pacific - Food Manufacturing Solutions
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PM Group - Architecture
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PMsquare - Consulting
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Pro-DataLGI Singapore Pte. Ltd. - Computer Services
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Randstad Pte Limited - Executive Search
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Romer Labs Singapore Pte Ltd - Food Safety
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simpleshow asia Pte Ltd - Motion Picture & Video
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SOLID Asia Energy Services Pte Ltd - Energy
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SONRU - Human Resource Technology
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tesa tape Asia Pacific Pte Ltd - Manufacturing
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Tigerspike - Internet/New Media
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UOMO GROUP SINGAPORE - Luxury Retail
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Voltas Limited - Building Services & Facilities
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Zurich Life Insurance (Singapore) - Personal Insurance
Contact Us
For more details, contact:
Jane Patiag
+(65) 3158 1386 ext. 217
Meet the Judges
Siah Weng Yew
Risk Advisory Leader
Deloitte Singapore
Risk Advisory Leader
Deloitte Singapore
Greg Unsworth
Digital Business and Risk Services Leader
PwC Singapore
Greg is PwC Singapore’s Digital Business and Risk Services Leader and has previously served as PwC’s technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector leader for the Asia Pacific
region. He oversees a team of 25 partners and 600 professional staff who help our clients strengthen regulatory and risk resilience, respond confidently to digital disruption and work towards a sustainable future.
Greg also serves on our firm’s Leadership Team and has significant experience advising clients around digital business initiatives and managing risks. He has been instrumental in driving the firm’s digital transformation and upskilling strategy.
In addition, Greg serves as the Global Risk Alliances Leader, collaborating with Global Risk Leadership and stakeholders to develop and implement strategic alliance plans aimed at fostering global business growth. He leads the identification of key strategic alliances partners for the Global Risk Business, bridging regional networks to advance global strategic alliances initiatives and ensure a positive impact.
Sumit Nurpuri
Partner, Consulting and Singapore Markets Transformation Lead
Ernst & Young Advisory Pte. Ltd.
Partner, Consulting and Singapore Markets Transformation Lead
Ernst & Young Advisory Pte. Ltd.
Experienced in developing and implementing digital transformation strategies. Enjoys paragliding, hiking, cycling and listening to Bob Dylan’s songs.
Sumit is Partner, Consulting and Singapore Markets Transformation Lead at Ernst & Young Advisory Pte. Ltd. He helps shape technology-enabled strategic, multitower transformation deals in Southeast Asia.
Previously, he was Chief Operating Officer for Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan as well as Head of Strategic Large Deals for the Asia-Pacific region at a multinational consulting and technology services company.
Sumit has extensive experience in helping sectors undergoing substantive changes shape and execute digital transformation strategies. This includes the transformation of telcos into digital ecosystem enablers, initiatives in response to deregulation of the utilities sector and helping traditional retailers increase their market share from e-commerce. It also includes airline business model transformation through disintermediation, digital channels, ecosystems and partnerships.
Sumit holds a Bachelor of Pharma (Hons) from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science in Pilani, India and a postgraduate diploma in Management from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.
Irving Low
Partner, Head of Priority Client Coverage
KPMG Singapore
Irving is a partner in KPMG in Singapore and has been with KPMG for over 30 years, having worked in both the London and Singapore offices. He has been a partner with the firm for over 20 years.
As the Head of Priority Client Coverage, he is responsible for the key clients for the Singapore practice across, Audit, Tax and Advisory as well as the non-audit Advisory clients in Indonesia. Irving takes on this new role, after heading the Advisory business in both Singapore and Indonesia. He was also the previous Head of People Performance and Culture as well as the Head of Clients and Markets. His vast experience, both strategically and operationally cutting across many sectors and industries position him well to serve KPMG’s key clients.
Irving’s key area of practice is in corporate governance, where he is also the KPMG APAC Leader for Board Advisory Services. He has undertaken numerous corporate governance reviews for both public and private organisations in light of the renewed focus in this area. He is a frequent invited guest and speaker at board meetings and presentations as well as public forums on corporate governance.
Irving also sits on the Board of the Singapore Tyler Institute (STPI), Singapore Repertory Theatre and the Advisory Board of the School of Accountancy of Singapore Management University.
In addition, Irving is a member of CPA Australia Sub-committee for the Public Sector.
Qiu Wenqi
Partner
RSM
Wenqi has extensive experience in the valuation of financial instruments, business valuation for listed and non-listed clients, financial modelling, litigation support, valuation of employee stock options, purchase price allocation, as well as impairment testing.
Wenqi specialises in the valuation of complex securities and instruments issued by early-stage companies to private equity and venture capital investors.
She has served clients across diverse industries including healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, shipping, F&B, green energy & property, and has supported clients and transactions in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Myanmar.
Wenqi is a Chartered Valuer and Appraiser and a Fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Roger Loo
Executive Director and Head of Management Consulting Services
BDO Consultants Pte Ltd
Executive Director and Head of Management Consulting Services
BDO Consultants Pte Ltd
Roger Loo is the Executive Director of the Management Consultancy Division of BDO Consultants Pte Ltd. Roger joined BDO in 2008 and spearhead the growth of the management consultancy arm of BDO for the past decade. He has lived and worked in various countries – Australia, UAE, China etc. With clear understandings of cultural diversity and in markets conditions, Roger has been valued by clients and companies alike in their quests for internationalisation and future growth.
With more than 20 years of experience in business intelligence and management consulting, Roger has a proven track record in areas that include market intelligence and brand research, feasibility studies, strategy consulting, internationalisation, family businesses and performance management. His global expertise in management consulting includes countries such as China, Taiwan, Myanmar, India, Australia, USA, Indonesia, United Kingdom, Middle East and North Africa region.
Prior to joining BDO, Roger served as the Head of Greater China for The Asian Banker – specialising in banking and financial business intelligence and research for banking communities in the Middle East, Asia and Oceania. During his stint, Roger spearheaded offices in Shanghai and Beijing, while managing regional contacts in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Roger was also leading custom research projects for Chinese bankers and international IT vendors in the areas of overseas partners development/selection; market and product development for Greater China etc.
In addition, Roger also worked as a Regional Senior Consultant for global military and security consulting arm – Jane’s Information Group. He was involved in numerous strategic advisory and consultancy projects for military hardware vendors, government bodies and research institutes in the region.
Henry Tan
Group CEO & Chief Innovation Officer
CLA Global TS Holdings Pte. Ltd.
Henry Tan, Group CEO & Chief Innovation Officer of CLA Global TS has been serving as advisor to clients in Singapore and the region. As Group CEO, he manages the firm and grows its footprint to a major player in the market.
Henry assisted companies especially entrepreneurs since 1993 to grow their business in Asia through IPO, M&A, Accounting & other advisory. He has many years of experience in China market. Henry also sits on the board of a number of listed companies.
SBR International Business Awards
SBR International Business Awards
Launched in 2014, the SBR International Business Awards is a prestigious programme honouring foreign companies in Singapore and recognising their outstanding projects that successfully earned them a foothold in the Lion City.
Organised by Singapore Business Review, this event is open to companies in all industries with global headquarters located outside Singapore.
Testimonials
Hear from the past winners of the SBR International Business Awards:
2023 Winner: Autonomous a2z
2023 Winner: Bolloré Logistics Singapore Pte Ltd
2023 Winner: Crawford & Company International Pte Ltd
2023 Winner: Cynosure APAC
2023 Winner: Dematic Pte Ltd
2023 Winner: Exyte Singapore Pte Ltd
2023 Winner: Fusion Worldwide
2023 Winner: Gensler
2023 Winner: Hoya Electronics Pte Ltd
2023 Winner: Huawei International Pte Ltd
2023 Winner: Kaplan Higher Education
2023 Winner: McCormick & Company, Incorporated
2022 Winner: Adisseo-PigChamp Pro Europa
2022 Winner: AIA Singapore
2022 Winner: Arkema Pte Ltd (Bostik)
2022 Winner: CITIC Telecom CPC
2022 Winner: Crawford & Company International Pte Ltd
2022 Winner: DataStax
2022 Winner: Dell Technologies
2022 Winner: Dynamicweb Solutions Asia Pte Ltd
2022 Winner: Globalization Partners
2022 Winner: Motul Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
2022 Winner: Prosegur Singapore Pte Ltd
2022 Winner: T-Systems Singapore Pte Ltd
2022 Winner: Terumo Asia Holdings - Health Products & Services
2022 Winner: Terumo Asia Holdings - Infection Control
2022 Winner: Torvald Klaveness
2022 Winner: Tricor Singapore Pte Ltd.
2022 Winner: ZOLL Medical Corporation - Healthcare Technology
2021 Winner: Amity Global Institute
2021 Winner: Blue Yonder Asia Pte Ltd
2021 Winner: Cargill Asia Pacific
2021 Winner: DHL Supply Chain
2021 Winner: EPAM Systems
2021 Winner: Etiqa Insurance Pte Ltd
2021 Winner: Globalization Partners
2021 Winner: Heraeus Materials Singapore Pte Ltd
2021 Winner: Kemin Industries (Asia) Pte Ltd
2021 Winner: Schenker Singapore
2021 Winner: Tricor Group
2021 Winner: Vertiv Singapore
2020 Winner: Bühler
2020 Winner: Cigna Europe Insurance Company S.A.-N.V. – Singapore Branch
2020 Winner: Czarnikow
2020 Winner: NTT Ltd. Singapore
2020 Winner: SeaSolutions ApS
2020 Winner: Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore
2020 Winner: Videojet Technologies
2019 Winner: Ardentec Singapore Pte Ltd
2019 Winner: Edrington Singapore Pte Ltd
2019 Winner: gumi Asia Pte Ltd
2019 Winner: Hoffmann Quality Tools Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd
Awards Highlights
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Nominations are now ongoing for SBR International and National Business Awards 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I nominate?
You may nominate any initiatives that highlight your company's excellent work such as:
✔ outstanding projects or services launched for or with client/s
✔ innovative internal practices or strategies
Note that the project must be launched, in part or full, within the last 24 calendar months. If the project was launched prior to 2 years, it should have undergone a recent innovation to be eligible for the awards.
How do I nominate?
- Go to the online nomination form and read the nomination guidelines.
- Fill in the required details about your company and contact person for the nomination.
- Select your industry category.
- Provide your project title, 500-word write-up, client feedback (if any), key achievements, and photos of the project that you are nominating.
- Wait for the nomination confirmation email and acknowledge it once received.
Note:
Photos are required while supporting documents are optional but will highly increase the chances of winning.
Can I send more than one entry for our company?
Yes, you may submit up to 3 entries. Each entry must be a different project. One online form is equivalent to one entry so if you are nominating multiple entries, please submit them separately.
How many winners per category?
There will be one winning company per industry category.
Is there a cost to nominate?
Nomination is free. If your company wins, you are obliged to book any of the winner's package options. To know more about the pricing and entitlements, please email [email protected].
Will there be an awards dinner this year?
Yes, a physical awarding ceremony will be held on May 25, 2023. Winners will gather at the prestigious awards dinner to celebrate their well-deserved award and network with clients, industry peers, colleagues, and co-winners across the industry.
When is the deadline to submit an entry?
The deadline for submission of entries is on 3 March 2023, Friday.
What is Singapore Business Review?
Singapore Business Review is the industry magazine serving Singapore’s dynamic business community. Independent, incisive, and authoritative, it is the definitive magazine for Singapore’s business elite.
Singapore Business Review offers fresh perspectives and ideas to guide its readers through the challenges and complexities of their businesses, providing opinion and analysis on all areas of business to improve performance.