AWARD CATEGORIES
For Founders, Business Owners, Substantial Shareholders, CEOs
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD
An entrepreneur who have shown exceptional leadership and are the captains of their respective industries. Going beyond building businesses, recipient of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award must have shown demonstrated stewardship of his or her industry, while championing the growth and sustainability of the community, market and country.
Criteria: Strictly by-invitation only, only one winner will be accorded for each industry in each market. Recipients would likely to be in continued leadership of a registered business for no less than 5 years, with a minimum annual turnover of USD 50 million (manufacturing/trading/real estate) / USD 30 million (services/agriculture/technology); on top of all other criteria defined and determined by Enterprise Asia.
MASTER ENTREPRENEUR AWARD
Awarded to outstanding entrepreneurs who have demonstrated entrepreneurial attributes that serve as role models for emerging entrepreneurs, including the tenacity and perseverance to continue innovating. These individuals continue to provide the vision and direction to their companies.
Criteria: Nominees must be in continued leadership of a registered business for no less than 2 years, with a minimum annual turnover of USD 5 million (manufacturing/trading/real estate) / USD 3 million (services/agriculture/technology). All entries must be entered in the regional chapter where the organisation is based.
For organisations which showcase significant Business Growth, Corporate Leadership, Operational Excellence and Inspiring Brand Story
FAST ENTERPRISE AWARD
Awarded to enterprises that have demonstrated rapid growth, in terms of revenue, market share, user base, profit and/or brand recognition.
Criteria:
Nominees must be a registered business with a minimum operating period of one year and annual turnover of USD 2 million. All entries must be entered in the regional chapter where the organisation is based.
INSPIRATIONAL BRAND AWARD
Awarded to brands that are both inspired and inspiring. These are transformational brands that seek to promote goodness, wellness and/or sustainability – the ‘heroes’ within the brand universe.
Criteria:
Nominees must be market-ready brands with measurable metrics in any product or services category. All entries must be entered in the regional chapter where the organisation is based.
CORPORATE EXCELLENCE AWARD
Awarded to organisations that have demonstrated effective talent mobilisation and organisational capability to deliver consistent business results; while remaining aligned to the organisation’s purpose.
Criteria: Nominees must be in operations for no less than 2 years. All entries must be entered in the regional chapter where the organisation is based.
