16th Annual Business Awards
Highlights from the 16th Annual Business Awards Gala Presentation Dinner, held at the Shangri-La Hotel on 1st October 2015
WINNERS
LEADERSHIP IN CUSTOMER FOCUS
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LEADERSHIP IN DIVERSITY
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LEADERSHIP IN INNOVATION & PRODUCTIVITY
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LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABILITY
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SMALL BUSINESS RISING STAR
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SUCCESS IN BUSINESS
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YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Joe Tofield, British Council
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COMMUNITY STAR
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GALA PRESENTATION DINNER
THE FINALISTS
Community Star |
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Leadership in Customer Focus |
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Leadership in Diversity |
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Leadership in Innovation & Productivity |
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Leadership in Sustainability |
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Small Business Rising Star |
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Success in Business |
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Young Professional of the Year |
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CATEGORIES AND JUDGES
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Leadership in Customer Focus
As a core value, customer focus drives growth in terms of business reputation as well as brand presence. This award recognises companies that demonstrate business growth by putting the customer at the heart of its business. Judges will look for strong and publicly visible customer centric values resulting in profitability and prospects.
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Leadership in Diversity
An organisation’s success depends on its people and its culture. This award recognises organisations that demonstrate and lead a working culture that values the differences between people and provide unbiased and equal opportunities.
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Leadership in Innovation & Productivity
David Butler – Associate Professor, School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University
As businesses evolve, it is increasingly necessary to originate innovative concepts for the longevity and success of an organisation or a brand. Judges will look for companies with a proven and implemented productivity, improvement and innovation track record, leading to progress, results and increased competitiveness.
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Leadership in Sustainability
Ariel Mueller – Director, Asia Pacific, Forum for the Future
Any business big or small has a significant impact on the society be it social, cultural, economic or environmental. Sustainable practices mould a better world for future generations. This award highlights and recognises businesses and business models that not only conform to legal standards of best practice and governance but also contribute and invest in the community within which they operate.
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Small Business Rising Star
Margaret Manning OBE – Group CEO, Reading Room
This award will go to an outstanding company with less than 50 employees worldwide that demonstrates strong business growth, implementation of innovative business strategies and market leadership in its sector. Judges will look for Singapore centric evidence of ingenuity, impact of initiatives through measurable results, consistent performance, long term plans and initiatives in the overall business.
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Success in Business
This award will go to an outstanding company that demonstrates strong business growth, implementation of innovative business strategies and market leadership in its sector. Judges will look for Singapore centric evidence of ingenuity, impact of initiatives through measurable results, consistent performance, long term plans and initiatives in the overall business.
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Young Professional of the Year
Young Professionals are instrumental in the success of a business. Their unconventional ideas and tireless approach to learning, developing and progress places them at the heart of business growth. Judges will look for Singapore based talent who performed outstandingly and has shown definite career progress. Companies may enter on behalf of their outstanding employee or entrepreneurs may nominate themselves. Professionals who are 35 years and below are eligible for this award.
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Community Star
Some individuals not only contribute to their organisations significantly but also dedicate their time and resources to the greater good of the society either locally or globally. This award honours those who inspire and set benchmarks in the field of community service.
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SPONSORS & SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS
