GUIDELINES

• Awards will be deliberated by a judging committee based on nominations received.
• The awards are for outstanding project, product, service or initiative of homegrown Hong Kong Companies that enhaced their company's business.
• Submit your entries and supporting documents on or before 14 June 2024.
• Each nomination form is valid for one (1) entry only. If you are nominating several projects, please enter each separately.
• Each company may submit a maximum of three (3) entries only.
• There will only be one winning company per industry category.

CATEGORIES:

The awards will be given in each of the following categories per industry:

• Excellence Award
  • The Excellence Award recognizes a company's outstanding achievements in various areas that contribute to its overall success and reputation. This category is open to businesses that have demonstrated exceptional performance and excellence in multiple facets of their operations, such as marketing, branding, customer service, and corporate social responsibility. Companies eligible for this award are those that have consistently maintained high standards and have made significant contributions to their industry and the community.

    This award pertains to a company's comprehensive accomplishments, track record of success, and its standing as a frontrunner within its industry.

• Initiative Award
  • The Initiative Award celebrates businesses that have taken proactive steps to address pressing challenges, seize opportunities, and demonstrate a forward-thinking approach. This category recognises companies that have launched innovative projects or initiatives to improve their operations, adapt to changing market dynamics, or address important societal issues.

    This category is dedicated to a company's successful initiatives that have delivered a positive impact on its business, clients, and other stakeholders.

•  Innovation Award 
  • The Innovation Award is dedicated to recognising companies that have demonstrated outstanding innovation in areas outside of technology. This award celebrates creative and inventive solutions that extend beyond the realm of technology, encompassing domains such as business processes, service delivery, marketing, sustainability, and other non-technical fields. It honors organisations that have introduced groundbreaking changes and set new industry standards in these non-technical areas, reshaping the way business is conducted in their sector. This award underscores the crucial role of innovation in achieving success, irrespective of the technological context. Please note that this award specifically focuses on non-technical innovation.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible:

• launched, in partial or full, over the last 24 calendar months
• launched prior to 24 calendar months but had recent improvements or upgrades

JUDGING CRITERIA

Excellence Award

1. Operational Excellence:

• How does your company ensure efficiency and productivity in delivering products or services?
• What processes and quality control measures have you implemented to maintain high standards?

2. Leadership and Vision:

• Describe the leadership within your organisation and its strategic direction.
• How has your leadership inspired and guided the organisation toward excellence?

3. Impact:

• What significant impact has your company had on your industry?
• Can you provide examples of how your contributions have influenced industry practices, competitiveness, and growth?

4. Commitment to Quality:

• How does your organisation demonstrate its dedication to maintaining high standards and prioritising quality?
• What processes and measures are in place to ensure quality and foster continuous improvement? 

 

Initiative Award

1. Innovative Approach:

• Share examples of the unique and creative initiatives or projects your company has undertaken.
• How does your organisation encourage innovative thinking and unconventional solutions?

2. Project Execution:

• Provide insights into how you plan, execute, and manage specific projects and initiatives.
• What role have well-defined and well-executed projects played in your company's success?

3. Impact:

• How have your initiatives effectively driven positive change, both within your company and your industry?
• Can you measure and illustrate the tangible impact, such as improved processes, increased efficiency, or enhanced stakeholder relations?

4. Strategic Vision:

• How does your organisation align its strategic vision with the initiation of projects and driving change?
• How do your initiatives contribute to your long-term goals and inspire progress?

 

Innovation Award

1. Non-Tech Innovation:

• Share instances where your company has demonstrated the ability to innovate in non-technological aspects of your business.
• How do you approach creative solutions in areas like business processes, service delivery, marketing, sustainability, and other non-technical domains?

2. Effectiveness in Implementation:

• How effectively have your non-tech innovations been implemented and integrated into your operations?
• What measurable improvements have these innovations brought to your company's performance?

3. Industry Transformation:

• What impact have your innovations had on your sector and industry as a whole?
• How have your innovations set new industry standards and reshaped business practices?

4. Continuous Improvement:

• Share how your company fosters a culture of non-technical innovation and continuous improvement.
• How does this commitment contribute to your sustained success in non-technical areas?

 

COST

Nomination is free.

To reserve your seats at the awards dinner and get exclusive media entitlements, winners must select one of the winner's package options. 

KEY DATES

Deadline for nominations: 14 June 2024
Awards dinner: 4 September 2024, Hong Kong