Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards
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| Type | Entrepreneurship Awards |
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| Key people | William Ng (President); TC Ooi(Executive Director) |
| Website | www.enterpriseasia.org |
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 Hangzhou, China in 2009.
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.
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[edit] Categories
Category 1: Outstanding Entrepreneur Awards are 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 are 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.
[edit] Recipients
Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2007 (Malaysia Region)
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 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
- 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, Jotun (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
[edit] Nomination
Nominations Facts 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 Hangzhou, China and have full access to all activities and networking sessions hosted by Enterprise Asia.
[edit] Latest Nomination Deadlines
- Indonesia 15 May 2008
- Brunei 31 May 2008
- Malaysia 31 May 2008
