Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards
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Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards are a series of recognition awards given by a Kuala Lumpur-based regional NGO, Enterprise Asia
.
Started as an initiative to identify and recognise outstanding entrepreneurship, the Awards have now evolved into a credible, highly desired award in Asia Pacific. Winners are torch bearers for entrepreneurship in their respective countries, and are invited to be part of the annual Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Forum - the first of which is slotted to be held in Qingdao
, China in 2010.
First held in Malaysia, APEA recognises business leaders for outstanding entrepreneurship as judged by an independent judging panel. These Awards are accorded to the exemplary few who have shown outstanding performance in the communication of their visions, brands and strategies. The objective is to enhance the awareness of the importance of entrepreneurship amongst the general public and in turn, stimulate the growth of local and regional brands and enterprises both locally and regionally.
These individuals continue to provide the vision and direction to their companies and are poised to be captains of their respective industries in the future.
The winners are extraordinary individuals that possess true enterprising spirit. The crème de la crème of entrepreneurs, these winners are likely to be leaders of multiple businesses or a public listed company, having built the company from scratch or have taken the company to new heights since taking over the reins.
Presented to individual(s) who has demonstrated outstanding entrepreneurial spirit and deserved to be honoured and remembered by generations to come.
An entrepreneur or enterprise that has demonstrated clear and continued investment in people development and welfare and a people-first corporate culture.
An entrepreneur or enterprise that has demonstrated a culture of socially and environmentally responsible entrepreneurship. The winner will be a role model on how businesses and social and environmental concerns can co-exist and be mutually beneficial.
Datuk Bridget Lai
Group Chief Executive Officer, Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad
Lifetime Entrepreneurship Achievement Award
Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Teh Hong Piow
Chairman, Public Bank Berhad
Responsible Entrepreneurship Award
Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad / TV3
Investment in People Award
Hitachi
Asia (M) Sdn Bhd
Outstanding Entrepreneur Awards
Most Promising Entrepreneur Awards
Tan Sri Dr. Lim Wee Chai, Chairman, Top Glove Corporation Berhad
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2008
Dato’ Farah Khan
, President, The Melium Group
Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2008
George Ang, Group Managing Director, Revenue Valley Sdn Bhd
Lifetime Achievement Award
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Utama SM Nasimuddin SM Amin, Founder, Naza Group
Special Achievement Award
Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Lim Kok Wing, Founder / President, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
Outstanding Entrepreneurship Awards
Most Promising Entrepreneurship Awards
Investment in People Award
Responsible Entrepreneurship Award
Sandiaga Uno, CEO, Saratoga Capital
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2008
Dr. Martha Tilaar, Founder and Chairperson, Martha Tilaar Group
Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Ir. Ciputra
, Founder / Chairman, PT. Ciputra Group
Outstanding Entrepreneurship Awards
Most Promising Entrepreneurship Awards
Investment in People Award
Responsible Entrepreneurship Award
Y.B. Dato Paduka AR. Haji Idris bin Haji Abas, Founder & CEO, Arkitek Idris
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2008
Dayang Norizmah Ahmad Morshidi, Director, Ideal Food Industries Sdn. Bhd.
Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2008
Goh Kiat Chun (also known as Wu Chun
), Founder & Managing Director of Fitness Zone Brunei
Lifetime Achievement Award
Pehin Kapitan China Kornia Di-Raja Dato Paduka Lau Ah Kok, Founder of Hua Ho
Special Achievement Award
Pehin Kapitan Lela Di-Raja Dato Paduka Goh King Chin, Founder & Managing Director of GHK Group of Companies
Outstanding Entrepreneurship Awards
Most Promising Entrepreneurship Awards
Investment in People Award
Responsible Entrepreneurship Award
Nominations would be analysed to verify that the entrepreneur or the company has successfully identified risks and taken the necessary initiatives, to lead and inspire others, to soar against challenges, plan and implement sound and effective strategies and demonstrated their forte, whether locally or internationally. Most importantly, their entrepreneurial spirit must have been proven through track records.
Anyone who is associated with a successful entrepreneur can encourage them to enter. This includes employees, customers, company advisors, family and friends. You may also enter yourself or your own company.
How to Submit Your Nomination
Nomination forms can be obtained by contacting the Secretariat, or downloaded from the Official Website. Awards for individuals can be submitted by the nominee or by an authorized proposer. Please note that Category 3 is by invitation only and no nomination is accepted. However, invitees may be required by the Organising Committee to submit such documentations as may be deemed necessary.
If you feel that the nomination is of extraordinary and unparalleled merit, you may also propose an additional Category 3 Achievement Sub-category. Your proposal will be reviewed accordingly prior to submission for the consideration of the Panel of Judges.
The Awards are granted at the sole discretion of the awards Panel of Judges who include market-driven, customer-centric business, academic and political leaders and audited by the appointed Auditors. In the event that the Panel of Judges decides
that there is no worthy achiever in any category, the particular category may not be awarded.
Winners will be contacted and announcement made through a publicity exercise with an Awards Presentation and Gala Dinner. Winners will also be eligible to participate in the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Forum 2009 in Qingdao
, China
and have full access to all activities and networking sessions hosted by Enterprise Asia
.
IN MALAYSIA
IN BRUNEI
IN INDONESIA
Enterprise Asia
Enterprise Asia is a regional non-governmental organization founded in 2006 by a group of entrepreneurs headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with local offices in Hong Kong SAR, China, Singapore, India, Indonesia and Thailand currently...
.
Started as an initiative to identify and recognise outstanding entrepreneurship, the Awards have now evolved into a credible, highly desired award in Asia Pacific. Winners are torch bearers for entrepreneurship in their respective countries, and are invited to be part of the annual Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Forum - the first of which is slotted to be held in Qingdao
Qingdao
' also known in the West by its postal map spelling Tsingtao, is a major city with a population of over 8.715 million in eastern Shandong province, Eastern China. Its built up area, made of 7 urban districts plus Jimo city, is home to about 4,346,000 inhabitants in 2010.It borders Yantai to the...
, China in 2010.
First held in Malaysia, APEA recognises business leaders for outstanding entrepreneurship as judged by an independent judging panel. These Awards are accorded to the exemplary few who have shown outstanding performance in the communication of their visions, brands and strategies. The objective is to enhance the awareness of the importance of entrepreneurship amongst the general public and in turn, stimulate the growth of local and regional brands and enterprises both locally and regionally.
Category 1: Outstanding Entrepreneur Awards
Awarded to outstanding individuals who have demonstrated entrepreneurial attributes that make them role models for emerging entrepreneurs, including the tenacity and perseverance to continue innovating and making a difference under adverse situations and environments.These individuals continue to provide the vision and direction to their companies and are poised to be captains of their respective industries in the future.
- Criteria: Nominees must be in continued leadership of a registered business (public listed or non-listed) for no less than 3 years, with a cumulative turnover of no less than USD 10 million in the past two years.
Category 2: Most Promising Entrepreneur Awards
Awarded to entrepreneurs that have displayed outstanding accomplishments in the past and present and have the vision and plans to lead their companies to be leading businesses in the near future.- Criteria: Nominees must be in continued leadership of a registered business for no less than 1 year, with an annual turnover of no less than USD 1 million in the past one year.
Special Achievement Awards (by invitation only)
- Entrepreneur of the Year 2007
- Women Entrepreneur of the Year 2007
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2007
The winners are extraordinary individuals that possess true enterprising spirit. The crème de la crème of entrepreneurs, these winners are likely to be leaders of multiple businesses or a public listed company, having built the company from scratch or have taken the company to new heights since taking over the reins.
- Criteria: Nominees must fulfill the same criteria as those in Category 1. Women Entrepreneur of the Year winner must be the CEO or possess majority shareholding of the business. Young Entrepreneur of the Year winner must be an entrepreneur who is 35 years old and below and has demonstrated that business acumen and entrepreneurial traits recognise no age boundary.
- Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented to individual(s) who has demonstrated outstanding entrepreneurial spirit and deserved to be honoured and remembered by generations to come.
- Investment in People Award
An entrepreneur or enterprise that has demonstrated clear and continued investment in people development and welfare and a people-first corporate culture.
- Responsible Entrepreneurship Award
An entrepreneur or enterprise that has demonstrated a culture of socially and environmentally responsible entrepreneurship. The winner will be a role model on how businesses and social and environmental concerns can co-exist and be mutually beneficial.
Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2007 (Malaysia Region)
Woman Entrepreneur of the YearDatuk Bridget Lai
Group Chief Executive Officer, Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad
Lifetime Entrepreneurship Achievement Award
Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Teh Hong Piow
Chairman, Public Bank Berhad
Responsible Entrepreneurship Award
Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad / TV3
TV3 (Malaysia)
Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad or TV3 began broadcasting on 1 June 1984 as Malaysia’s first commercial television station. It is part of Media Prima Berhad group of companies. It now transmits opened broadcasting business private 24-hours a day, 7 days a week since 1 January 2010...
Investment in People Award
Hitachi
Hitachi, Ltd.
is a Japanese multinational conglomerate headquartered in Marunouchi 1-chome, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The company is the parent of the Hitachi Group as part of the larger DKB Group companies...
Asia (M) Sdn Bhd
Outstanding Entrepreneur Awards
- Dato' Hj. Ameer Ali Bin Mydin, Mydin Mohamed Holdings Berhad
- Lee Boon Huat, Amove Resources Sdn Bhd
- Norman Abdul Halim, KRU Berhad
- Kenneth Vun, FTEC Resources Berhad
- Juraisan Bin Mohammad, JRM Services Sdn Bhd
- Leo Ariyanayakam, Scicom (MSC) Berhad
- Lee Tee Hua, Lubeworld Holdings Sdn Bhd
- Michael Yip Nine Guan, EGL Eagle Global Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd
- Goh Cheh Yak, Gintell (M) Sdn Bhd
- Dr. Haminuddin Bin Abd Hamid, Ideal Healthcare Sdn Bhd
- Roselina Tan Sri Mahmood, Mahmood Security (M) Sdn Bhd
- Peder Bohlin, JotunJotun (company)Jotun A/S is one of the world's leading producers of paints, coatings and powder coatings. The group has 70 companies and 38 production facilities on all continents. In addition, Jotun has agents, branch offices and distributors in more than 80 countries...
(M) Sdn Bhd - Subee Palanisamy, Malaysian Aluminium & Alloys Sdn Bhd
- Dato' Tan Hock San, FSBM Holdings Berhad
- Ravee a/l Packirisamy, Tasly Group
- Jimmy Lim Lai Ho, Tokai Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd
- Dato' Idrus Bin Mohd Satha, Cosmopoint Sdn Bhd
- Kim Knud Hansen, Maersk Malaysia Sdn Bhd
- Mazlan Bin Muhammad, MM Vitaoils Sdn Bhd
Most Promising Entrepreneur Awards
- Ar. Azim A. Aziz, ATSA Architects Sdn Bhd
- Peter Siak Hin Ng, Compumed Services Sdn Bhd
- Danny Leong, Cuscapi Berhad
- Brandon Lau Boon Leong, EOA Automobile (M) Sdn Bhd
- Nuraslina Zainal Abidin, Genaxis Sdn Bhd
- Airique Soo Chung Yee, Hwa Tai Industries Berhad
- Jumaatun Binti Azmi, Kasehdia Sdn Bhd
- David Teo Chew Huat, Metrowealth Movies Productions S/B
- Dato' Shamsudin Bin Hj Nor, Pantai Bharu Holdings Sdn Bhd
- Sazaly Bin Hassan, Protellus (M) Sdn Bhd
- Aminuddin Baki @ Sabtu Bin Esa, Scan Associates Berhad
- Ir. Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah, Serba Dinamik Sdn Bhd
- Chew Chee Bor, SSF Construction Sdn Bhd
- Kho Han Yao, Trans Niaga Sdn Bhd
- Patrick John Wee Ewe Seng, True Yoga Sdn Bhd
Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2008 (Malaysia Region)
Entrepreneur of the Year 2008Tan Sri Dr. Lim Wee Chai, Chairman, Top Glove Corporation Berhad
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2008
Dato’ Farah Khan
Farah Khan
Farah Khan is an Indian film director and choreographer. She is best known for her choreographical work in numerous Bollywood films. Khan has choreographed dance routines for more than a hundred songs in over 80 Hindi films. Khan has since become a noted Hindi film director as well...
, President, The Melium Group
Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2008
George Ang, Group Managing Director, Revenue Valley Sdn Bhd
Lifetime Achievement Award
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Utama SM Nasimuddin SM Amin, Founder, Naza Group
Special Achievement Award
Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Lim Kok Wing, Founder / President, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
Limkokwing University Of Creative Technology
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology is a private international university with a presence across three continents: Africa, Europe and Asia...
Outstanding Entrepreneurship Awards
- Tengku Farith Rithauddeen, Group CEO, SkaliSkáliSkáli is a village on the east coast of the Faroese island of Eysturoy, located in the Runavíkar municipality. Its postal code is FO 480. In 2005 its population was 618...
Group - Tan Sri Dato’ Azman HashimAzman HashimTan Sri Dato' Azman Hashim is one of the richest people in Malaysia and his net worth is estimated by Forbes to be US$600 million , making him the 9th richest person in Malaysia .-Early life:...
, Chief Executive Officer, AmAssurance Berhad - Phun Lee Ming, General Manager, Malaysia & Singapore, Atlas Copco (M) Sdn Bhd
- Tan Sri Dato’ Lodin Wok Kamaruddin, Group Managing Director, Boustead Holdings Berhad
- Michael Yip Nine Guan, Managing Director, Ceva Freight Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd
- David Tan Ah Ba, Managing Director, City Link Express (M) Sdn Bhd
- Thed Cor Yong, Group Managing Director, CMG Holdings Sdn Bhd
- Redza Rafiq, Managing Director, Cyberview Sdn Bhd
- Dato' Ahmad Shukri Tajuddin, Group CEO, Kulim Technology Park Corporation Sdn Bhd
- San Chin Choon, Managing Director, Leno Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd
- Chin Ten Hoy, Director / General Manager, Mayflower Acme Tours Sdn Bhd
- Halmi Jasmin, Group Managing Director, [Metro Parking (M) Sdn Bhd]
- Noorizah Haji Abdul Hamid, Managing Director, PLUS Expressway Berhad
- Dato' Jamaluddin Abdul Kadir, Group CEO, Prima Agriproducts Sdn Bhd
- Yap Yuen Thye, Chief Executive Officer, Ranhill Bersekutu Sdn Bhd
- Dr. Ricky Lim Mok Guan, President & CEO, Sendi Mutiara Multimedia Sdn Bhd
- Ir. Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah, Group Managing Director, Serba Dinamik Sdn Bhd
Most Promising Entrepreneurship Awards
- Peter Thong Sing Ping, Managing Director, Alphamatic Group of Companies
- Ravishanker V. Thambiah, Managing Director, [Asiankom Communication (M) Sdn Bhd][WEB|http://www.asiankom.com]
- Tony Looi Chee Hong, General Manager, Ban Lee Hin Engineering & Construction Sdn Bhd
- Muniyati Muhamad, Chief Executive Officer, BernamaBERNAMABERNAMA is a news agency of the government of Malaysia. It is an autonomous body placed under the Information, Culture and Communications Ministry. It was set up by an Act of Parliament in 1967 and started work on 26 May 1968....
Systems & Solutions Advisor Sdn Bhd - Hamie Appala Nakkiah, Managing Director, Biforst Holdings Sdn Bhd
- Alvin Lim Wen Yeh, President, Big House Management Services Sdn Bhd
- Haji Abdul Halim Alias, Managing Director, D'Subha Multi Industries (M) Sdn Bhd
- Francis Lai, Chief Executive Officer, DMF Technology Holdings MSC Sdn Bhd
- Leow Yong Seang, Managing Director, Harian Shoes Sdn Bhd
- Foong Wei Kuong, Chief Executive Officer, JF Technology Berhad
- Tai Sing Nge, Managing Director, Maxima Franchise Sdn Bhd
- Yee Kim Mun, Managing Director, Transkon Sdn Bhd
- Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Chief Executive Officer, Tune MoneyTune MoneyTune Money is Asia's first "no-frills" online financial service previously wholly owned by Tune Group Sdn. Bhd. Its founder is Dato' Tony Fernandes, the founder of the low cost airline in Malaysia, AirAsia...
Sdn Bhd - Goh Wei Sing, Managing Director, Union Vector Technologies Sdn Bhd
- Yong Yoon Ming, Managing Director, Writebest Sdn Bhd
- Kenny Low Chin Koon, Managing Director, Wysen Industry Sdn Bhd
- Previndran Sathurgasinghe, Chief Executive Officer, Zerin Properties
Investment in People Award
- DiGiDiGiDiGi Telecommunications Sdn. Bhd., DBA DiGi, is a mobile service provider in Malaysia. It is owned in majority by Telenor ASA of Norway with 49%. On 24 May 1995 DiGi became the first telco in Malaysia to launch and operate a fully digital cellular network.They were also the first to offer GPRS and...
.com Berhad - Northport (Malaysia) Berhad
Responsible Entrepreneurship Award
- Great Eastern LifeGreat Eastern LifeGreat Eastern Life Assurance is based in Singapore and the largest life insurance company in Singapore and Malaysia. It is also the oldest insurance company in Asia. It is the largest insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia with S$ 45 billion in assets and 3 million policyholders...
Assurance (M) Berhad - Intel Malaysia
Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2008 (Indonesia Region)
Entrepreneur of the Year 2008Sandiaga Uno, CEO, Saratoga Capital
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2008
Dr. Martha Tilaar, Founder and Chairperson, Martha Tilaar Group
Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Ir. Ciputra
Ciputra
Ciputra is an Indonesian businessman who owns Ciputra Development, a property companies in Indonesia, and Ciputra Group. Ciputra was the 30th richest Indonesian according to GlobeAsia Magazine, with a total of US$350 million...
, Founder / Chairman, PT. Ciputra Group
Outstanding Entrepreneurship Awards
- Stanley Setia Atmadja, President Director, PT. AdiraAdiraSiti Adira Suhaimi , known widely by her stage name Adira, is a Malaysian singer. She is the runner-up of the eighth season of Astro's television reality program, Akademi Fantasia.-Early life:...
Dinamika Multi Finance Tbk. - Liu Samuel Yu, President Director, PT. Asrigita Prasarana
- Hiramsyah Sambudhy Thaib, President Director & CEO, PT. Bakrieland Development, Tbk
- Ali Yong, Director, P.T. Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk.
- Pramukti Surjaudaja, President and CEO, PT. Bank NISP Tbk.
- Kosin Soemawidjaja, President Director, PT. Eka Dharma Jaya Sakti
- Chand Ratan Dugar, President Director, PT. Elegant Textile Industry
- Eteng A. Salam, President Director, PT. Elnusa, Tbk.
- Hasnul Suhaimi, President Director, PT. ExcelcomindoExcelcomindoPT XL Axiata Tbk, Doing business as XL , is an Indonesia-based mobile telecommunications services operator. The operator's coverage includes Java, Bali, and Lombok as well as the principal cities in and around Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi...
Pratama Tbk. (XL) - Dr. Ing. Gunadi Sindhuwinata, President Director, PT. Indomobil Sukses Internasional Tbk.
- H. M. Syahrial Yusuf, President Director, LP3I
- Jeffrey Koes Wonsono, President Director, PT. Multipolar Tbk.
- Dr. BRA Mooryati Soedibyo, President Director, PT. Mustika Ratu Tbk.
- Adi Rusli, Managing Director, PT. OracleOracle CorporationOracle Corporation is an American multinational computer technology corporation that specializes in developing and marketing hardware systems and enterprise software products – particularly database management systems...
Indonesia - Satrijanto Tirtawisata, Chief Executive Officer, PT. Panorama Sentrawisata Tbk.
- Saripin Taidy, President Director, PT. Probesco Disatama
- Ir. Triharyo Soesilo, President Director / CEO, PT. Rekayasa Industri
- Retno Iswari Tranggono, President Director, PT. Ristra Indolab
- Asep Sulaiman Sabanda, President Director, PT. Santika Duta Nusantara
Most Promising Entrepreneurship Awards
- Hendy Setiono, President Director, PT. Baba Rafi Indonesia
- Yoris Sebastian, Chief Creative Officer, OMG Creative Consulting
- Yuliasiane Sulistiyawati, Managing Director, PT. Pazia Pillar Mercycom
- Andrie Trisaksono, Director, PT. Tri Cahya Inti Cipta
- Reza V. Maspaitella, President & CEO, PT. VALDOValdoValdo may refer to* Valdo Filho , Brazilian footballer* Peter Valdo , founder of the Waldensians* Erivaldo Antonio Saraiva , Brazilian footballer...
International - Drs. Ec. Peter Wongso, CEO, Wong Hang Distinguished Tailor
Investment in People Award
- PT PertaminaPertaminaPertamina is an Indonesian government-owned corporation which extracts and refines the country's oil and gas reserves. It was created in August 1968 by the merger of Pertamin and Permina...
- PT Astra HondaHondais a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...
Moto
Responsible Entrepreneurship Award
- PT HSBCHSBCHSBC Holdings plc is a global banking and financial services company headquartered in Canary Wharf, London, United Kingdom. it is the world's second-largest banking and financial services group and second-largest public company according to a composite measure by Forbes magazine...
Indonesia - PT Bursa Efek Indonesia / Indonesia Stock Exchange
Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2008 (Brunei Region)
Entrepreneur of the Year 2008Y.B. Dato Paduka AR. Haji Idris bin Haji Abas, Founder & CEO, Arkitek Idris
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2008
Dayang Norizmah Ahmad Morshidi, Director, Ideal Food Industries Sdn. Bhd.
Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2008
Goh Kiat Chun (also known as Wu Chun
Wu Chun
Wu Chun was born on 10 October 1979, birth name Goh Kiat Chun, is a Brunei-born Taiwanese actor, singer, former model and gym instructor....
), Founder & Managing Director of Fitness Zone Brunei
Lifetime Achievement Award
Pehin Kapitan China Kornia Di-Raja Dato Paduka Lau Ah Kok, Founder of Hua Ho
Special Achievement Award
Pehin Kapitan Lela Di-Raja Dato Paduka Goh King Chin, Founder & Managing Director of GHK Group of Companies
Outstanding Entrepreneurship Awards
- Lt. Col (Rtd) Haji Mahmod Haji Yakop, Founder & Managing Director, AMRTUR Corporation Sdn. Bhd.
- Awang Haji Abdul Saman bin Ahmad, Managing Director, Asaff Group
- Tan Too Liang, Managing Director, BMC Food Industries Sdn. Bhd.
- Tan Chin Wan, Managing Director, B.T. Forwarding
- Ong Bok Chuan, Managing Director, Energy Heavy Equipment Sdn. Bhd. (Brunei)
- Haji Roni Bin. Haji Rosli, Executive Chairman, Galfar
- Tuan Haji Adnin Bin Pehin Dato Perdana Menteri Dato Laila Utama Awang Haji Ibrahim S.M.B., Chairman, Haji Adinin & Sons
- Pengiran Haji Hassan B. PMSLD Pengiran Haji Damit, Managing Director, Halaqah (B) Sdn. Bhd.
- Sng Sze Hiang, Managing Director, Intracorp (B) Sdn. Bhd.
- Francis Lau Choo Yew, Managing Director, LCY Development Sdn. Bhd.
- Ninan Chacko, Managing Director, NBT (Brunei) Sdn. Bhd.
- Y.M. Awang Haji Amir B. Haji Osman, Managing Director, PTAS Sdn. Bhd.
- Shaikh Haji Khalid B. Shaikh Haji Ahmad, Managing Director, Serikandi Group Sdn. Bhd.
- Steven Kuan, Managing Director, Sin Hup Huat Co. Sdn. Bhd.
- Jeremy Tan Kai Teck, Managing Director, T.L.T. Enterprise
- Ramesh J. Bhawanani, Managing Director, Galleria YMRM
Most Promising Entrepreneurship Awards
- Lt. Col (Rtd) Afflon B. Dato Haji Hamidon, Managing Director, Altco Jaya Sdn. Bhd.
- Steven Pang, Proprietor & General Manager, Fabrica Interior Furnishing Co.
- Tan Soo Yong, Managing Director, Ken & Tan Sdn. Bhd.
- Hon Chin Kong, Managing Director, System Integra
Investment in People Award
- G4S Security Services Sdn. Bhd.
Responsible Entrepreneurship Award
- Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Brunei
Nomination
Nominations FactsNominations would be analysed to verify that the entrepreneur or the company has successfully identified risks and taken the necessary initiatives, to lead and inspire others, to soar against challenges, plan and implement sound and effective strategies and demonstrated their forte, whether locally or internationally. Most importantly, their entrepreneurial spirit must have been proven through track records.
Anyone who is associated with a successful entrepreneur can encourage them to enter. This includes employees, customers, company advisors, family and friends. You may also enter yourself or your own company.
How to Submit Your Nomination
Nomination forms can be obtained by contacting the Secretariat, or downloaded from the Official Website. Awards for individuals can be submitted by the nominee or by an authorized proposer. Please note that Category 3 is by invitation only and no nomination is accepted. However, invitees may be required by the Organising Committee to submit such documentations as may be deemed necessary.
If you feel that the nomination is of extraordinary and unparalleled merit, you may also propose an additional Category 3 Achievement Sub-category. Your proposal will be reviewed accordingly prior to submission for the consideration of the Panel of Judges.
The Awards are granted at the sole discretion of the awards Panel of Judges who include market-driven, customer-centric business, academic and political leaders and audited by the appointed Auditors. In the event that the Panel of Judges decides
that there is no worthy achiever in any category, the particular category may not be awarded.
Winners will be contacted and announcement made through a publicity exercise with an Awards Presentation and Gala Dinner. Winners will also be eligible to participate in the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Forum 2009 in Qingdao
Qingdao
' also known in the West by its postal map spelling Tsingtao, is a major city with a population of over 8.715 million in eastern Shandong province, Eastern China. Its built up area, made of 7 urban districts plus Jimo city, is home to about 4,346,000 inhabitants in 2010.It borders Yantai to the...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
and have full access to all activities and networking sessions hosted by Enterprise Asia
Enterprise Asia
Enterprise Asia is a regional non-governmental organization founded in 2006 by a group of entrepreneurs headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with local offices in Hong Kong SAR, China, Singapore, India, Indonesia and Thailand currently...
.
Partners and sponsors
REGIONAL- Official Auditors - RSM InternationalRSM InternationalRSM International is a professional services network. It is the 6th largest accounting network of independently owned and managed accounting, auditing and tax firms with over 700 offices in 80 countries....
- International Labour OrganizationInternational Labour OrganizationThe International Labour Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that deals with labour issues pertaining to international labour standards. Its headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland. Its secretariat — the people who are employed by it throughout the world — is known as the...
- HR Asia
IN MALAYSIA
- News Straits Times
- Berita HarianBerita HarianBerita Harian is a major Malay language newspaper in Malaysia. Its Sunday Edition is called Berita Minggu. It was founded on 31 August 1957, which also marks the date of Malaya's independence...
- Bernama TVBernama TVBernama TV is a 24 hour international news and current affairs television network in Malaysia. It is owned by Bernama, a government news agency. The service places emphasis on decidedly right-leaning and pro-government content and views...
- American ExpressAmerican ExpressAmerican Express Company or AmEx, is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in Three World Financial Center, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Founded in 1850, it is one of the 30 components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The company is best...
Cards - Cycle & Carriage Bintang (Mercedes Benz)
- SME & Entrepreneurship MagazineSME & Entrepreneurship MagazineSME Magazine is a regional business magazine published in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei. The magazine's main focus is on small and medium enterprises as well as entrepreneurs. It is the best-selling business magazine in Malaysia, and ranked second in Indonesia. It is also the No...
IN BRUNEI
- Radio Television BruneiRadio Television BruneiRadio Televisyen Brunei is the state broadcaster of Brunei. Radio Brunei made its first broadcast on 2 May 1957, with a Television service starting in 1 March 1975...
- Royal Brunei
- Brunei Economic Development Board
- Brunei Times
- Gold Pages
- BiG Magazine
- SME & Entrepreneurship MagazineSME & Entrepreneurship MagazineSME Magazine is a regional business magazine published in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei. The magazine's main focus is on small and medium enterprises as well as entrepreneurs. It is the best-selling business magazine in Malaysia, and ranked second in Indonesia. It is also the No...
IN INDONESIA
- Jakarta Post
- GarudaGarudaThe Garuda is a large mythical bird or bird-like creature that appears in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology.From an Indian perspective, Garuda is the Hindu name for the constellation Aquila and...
- BusinessWeekBusinessWeekBloomberg Businessweek, commonly and formerly known as BusinessWeek, is a weekly business magazine published by Bloomberg L.P. It is currently headquartered in New York City.- History :...
- QTVQTVQTV of the Apollo Little Joe II rocket was the first test flight in 1963.-Objectives:The Little Joe II Qualification Test Vehicle was launched on its first flight from White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, Area # 3...
- MarkPlus, Inc.
- SME & Entrepreneurship MagazineSME & Entrepreneurship MagazineSME Magazine is a regional business magazine published in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei. The magazine's main focus is on small and medium enterprises as well as entrepreneurs. It is the best-selling business magazine in Malaysia, and ranked second in Indonesia. It is also the No...
- The Nine Muses Club
- PT Harley Davidsson
- Majalah Marketing
- Franchise Magazine
- RSM AAJ Associates
- Property investment
- EuroCham
External links
- Organiser's Website
- Official Awards Site
- Singapore Awards Site
- Front Page in Brunei Times http://www.bt.com.bn/en/news/2008/08/30/bruneis_noted_entrepreneurs_honoured
- Brunei Online: http://www.brunei-online.com/weekend/news/aug30h4.htm
- One Brunei http://www.onebrunei.com/news_item.php?nid=10359
- Pelita Brunei http://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/berita06.htm
Blog Sites
- Ranoadidas http://www.ranoadidas.com/?p=1597
- Arab Families http://arab-families.com/arabfamilies/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=165&Itemid=1
- Duan Photography http://duanphotography.blogspot.com/2008/08/asia-pacific-entrepreneurs-awards-2008.html
- http://bobawang.blogspot.com/2008/08/asia-pacific-entrepreneurship-awards.html