GUIDELINES
- The awards programme is on the lookout for excellent retail projects, initiatives, and achievements of the most outstanding retail companies in Asia Pacific.
- Each company may submit a maximum of three (3) different entries.
- The nomination form is valid for one entry. Fill out the form again if you will nominate another project or in another category.
- The awards will be given on a country-level basis except for the CEO of the Year award. There will be:
- one winning company per category for each country
- only one winner for CEO of the Year for the whole region
- I.e. "Brand Store of the Year - Singapore", "Brand Store of the Year - Thailand", etc.
CATEGORIES
Check out the full list of categories here.
ELIGIBILITY
Nomination is open to all retail companies with offices and operations in Asia.
- Store and Retailer categories: The company must demonstrate significant success or accomplishments achieved in the last 24 calendar months.
- Mall categories: The company must demonstrate excellence in design, operations, customer experience, or innovation within the last 24 calendar months.
- Project categories: The product, service, or initiative must be launched in the last 24 calendar months, either in part or full. If launched prior to 24 calendar months, it remains eligible provided that recent developments or upgrades were made.
- Team categories: The team must have made a significant impact within the last 24 calendar months through collaboration and successful execution of initiatives across various departments.
- CEO of the Year category: The executive must have been in position for at least 24 calendar months.
JUDGING CRITERIA
For Store and Retailer categories:
- Achievements - Did the company achieve remarkable milestones, growth in revenue, or market expansion?
- Challenges & Solutions - Did the company successfully identify and resolve significant operational or market challenges?
- Innovation - Did the company introduce new concepts, technology, or processes that differentiate them in the market?
For Mall categories:
- Achievements - Did the mall achieve significant developments such as new tenant acquisition or increased footfall?
- Innovation - Did the mall introduce unique architectural design, innovative features, or customer-friendly amenities to elevate the shopping experience?
- Impact - Did the mall contribute to the local economy, community, or broader retail landscape?
For Project categories:
- Uniqueness & Innovation - Did the project introduce new or cutting-edge solutions?
- Success & Impact - Did the project successfully meet its objectives and achieve measurable outcomes?
- Scalability - Does the project have potential for expansion or adaptation to other markets?
For Team categories:
- Achievements - Did the team have remarkable achievements, such as meeting or exceeding key performance indicators?
- Innovation & Collaboration - Did the team develop creative and unique process improvements as a result of teamwork, communication, and leadership?
- Success & Impact - Did the team successfully meet its objectives and achieve measurable contributions to the company or the retail industry?
For CEO of the Year:
- Achievements - Did the company achieve remarkable accomplishments under the CEO’s leadership?
- Challenges & Solutions - Did the CEO effectively handle significant challenges and implement impactful solutions?
- Innovation - Did the CEO introduce transformative ideas, technologies, or processes to the company?
COST
Submission of entries is free of charge.
If your company wins, the winners package secures your seats at the prestigious awards dinner and gives you access to a wide range of valuable benefits at an exclusive cost.
The pricing for the winner's package can be found in the winner's package section at the end of this form.