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NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS CHINA AWARDS 2016 - HONOURING EXEMPLARY ROLE MODELS IN SINGAPORE- CHINA RELATIONS
SINGAPORE, 24 March 2016 – Business China Awards 2016 is now open Joint Presenter: for nominations from 24 March 2016 to 7 April 2016.
The annual Business China Awards was incepted in 2010 and aimed at
honouring outstanding businessmen, entrepreneurs, professionals and organisations for their successes and contributions to Singapore-China relations. Now into its seventh year, the Awards also aims to promote
bilingualism and biculturalism in Singapore with the recognition of these exemplary role models. Supporting Media:
The three categories of the Business China Awards are:
Business China Excellence Award
Business China Enterprise Award
Business China Young Achiever Award
Besides being highly successful in their respective domains, the Awards recipients had exhibited sustained efforts and deepened relational initiatives in their engagements with Singapore and China. Business China Awards 2015’s recipients were Li Rongrong (Excellence Award), Founding Chairman of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council of China and Vice Chairman, China Center for International Economic Exchanges, Keppel Corporation (Enterprise Award) and Tanya Chua (Young Achiever Award), a Singer Songwriter. They were honoured at The BCA 2015 Gala Dinner by Mr Teo Chee Hean, Deputy Prime Minister, and Coordinating Minister for National Security.
(Please refer to ANNEX 1 for information on past recipients.)
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Chairman of the BCA organising committee, Mr Alan Chan, CEO of
Organiser: Singapore Press Holdings Ltd (SPH) and Board member of Business
China said, “Since its inception in 2010, the Business China Awards has become an important accolade for exemplary individuals and organisations who have contributed significantly to the strengthening of Singapore-China bilateral relations and the promotion of bilingualism
and biculturalism in Singapore. We encourage the public to nominate deserving candidates in order to acknowledge their sustained efforts
and celebrate their successes.”
Joint Presenter: Chairman of Business China, Mr Chua Thian Poh emphasised the significance of the Awards, “The Business China Awards has become one of our signature annual events. By recognising these outstanding
individuals and companies, we celebrate their commitment towards
Singapore-China relations and hope that they will serve as inspiring role models, further encouraging aspiring young Singaporeans to recognise
the importance of being both bicultural and bilingual.”
Supporting Media: Business China is also delighted to welcome the continued commitment of OCBC Bank as the co-presenter of the Business China Awards. Mr George Lee, Head of Global Corporate Banking, OCBC Bank said, “Singapore-China ties continue to grow from strength to
strength largely due to the efforts of individuals and companies who have played an active role in fostering stronger relationship and cooperation between both countries. The Business China Awards is an
ideal platform to recognise and honour their contributions in bringing Singapore and China closer together on many levels, and to encourage others to do likewise. As a Singapore bank with a strong network in Greater China, we look forward to supporting more entrepreneurs and businesses as they seek opportunities in China, as well as Chinese enterprises that want to venture into Singapore and ASEAN.”
The BCA nomination form can be downloaded from www.businesschina.org.sg/bcawards. Entries may be submitted via email to [email protected] or mailed/faxed to:
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Business China Secretariat
Organiser: 65 Tanjong Katong Road
Blk B, #03-02, CDAC Building, Singapore 436957 Fax: 6842 2633
All nominations should reach the organiser by 7 April, 2016.
Nominations are open to Singapore citizens & PR, residents of Greater China, Singapore organisations; as well as China organisations Joint Presenter: registered in Singapore.
(Please refer to ANNEX 2 for full details on Awards criteria.)
The results of the 2016 Business China Awards will be announced in
November during the Awards Presentation Ceremony.
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For further enquiries, you may contact:-
Deng Shiying (Ms) Associate (Corporate Communications) Business China Tel: 6213 0412 Mobile: 9815 1846 Email: [email protected]
About Business China Awards
Established in 2010, the annual Business China Awards recognises and honours outstanding businessmen, entrepreneurs, professionals, organisations and enterprises for their successful contributions in strengthening Singapore-China relations. In honouring these exemplary role models, the Awards also aim to promote bilingualism and biculturalism in Singapore.
For more information, please visit: www.businesschina.org.sg/bcawards/
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Organiser: About Business China
Launched in November 2007 by Founding Patron and Singapore’s Founding Prime Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Business China’s mission is to nurture an inclusive bilingual and bicultural group of Singaporeans through extensive use of the Chinese language as the medium of communication, so as to sustain our multi-cultural heritage, and to develop a cultural and economic bridge linking the world and China.
For more information, please visit www.businesschina.org.sg.
Joint Presenter: About OCBC Bank
OCBC Bank is the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932
from the merger of three local banks, the oldest of which was founded in 1912. It is now the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC Bank has been ranked Asean’s strongest bank and Supporting Media: among the world’s five strongest banks by Bloomberg Markets for five consecutive years since the ranking’s inception in 2011.
OCBC Bank and its subsidiaries offer a broad array of commercial banking, specialist financial and wealth management services, ranging from consumer, corporate, investment, private and transaction banking
to treasury, insurance, asset management and stockbroking services.
OCBC Bank’s key markets are Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Greater China. It has over 630 branches and representative offices in 18 countries and regions. These include the more than 330 branches and offices in Indonesia under subsidiary Bank OCBC NISP, and more than 90 branches and offices in Hong Kong, China and Macau under OCBC Wing Hang.
OCBC Bank’s private banking services are provided by its wholly-owned subsidiary Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open- architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals.
OCBC Bank's insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia. Its
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asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors, is one of the
Organiser: largest private sector asset management companies in Southeast Asia.
For more information, please visit www.ocbc.com.
Joint Presenter:
Supporting Media:
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About the Awards
Organiser: Incepted in 2010, the Business China
Awards aims to honour outstanding businessmen, entrepreneurs, professionals and organisations for their successes and contributions to Singapore-China relations as well as strengthening of bilingualism
and biculturalism in Singapore.
The Awards is organised by Business
China, and jointly presented by OCBC. It is supported by The Business Times and Joint Presenter: Lianhe Zaobao.
Supporting Media:
Business China Awards 2014 Gala Dinner at Exclusive opportunities to interact and Shangri-la Hotel, Singapore. Some 600 guests network with potential partners at the celebrated the momentous occasion with Business China Awards. Business China.
The prestigious Business China Awards is an annual event not to be missed. The gala dinner provides an exclusive opportunity to interact and establish invaluable network with distinguished business leaders, opinion makers, entrepreneurs, cultural personalities and senior
executives from China and Singapore. The Awards is also held in conjunction with Business China anniversary celebration. For more
details, please contact Susan Goh at [email protected] or 6213 0420.
Business China Secretariat c/o CDAC Building 65 Tanjong Katong Road Singapore 436957 Tel: (65) 6842 1233 Fax: (65) 6842 2633 www.businesschina.org.sg Co. Regn No: 200717215M
2015 Awards Recipients
Business China Excellence Award: Mr Li Rongrong
Well-recognised for his contributions towards Singapore-China relations during his tenure as Chairman of China's SASAC, Mr Li Rongrong was a strong supporter and initiator of interaction and collaboration between SASAC and the Singapore business community. Mr Li and his team made frequent visits to Singapore. As a result, SASAC adapted and promoted Singapore’s best practices in corporate governance, and integrated these practices with China’s realities. The extensive knowledge transfer and frequent exchanges between Singapore business leaders and their counterparts in China enhanced mutual understanding and trust, and culminated in a sustainable long term partnership between Singapore and China.
Business China Enterprise Award: Keppel Corporation
One of Singapore’s leading multi-national and multi-business conglomerates, Keppel entered the Chinese market in the early 1980s and has built up strong relationships and an excellent track record in China. Across 25 cities in China, it has shared its expertise, experience and technologies, and contributed to advancing sustainable urbanisation and strengthening ties between Singapore and China. Keppel is the leader of the Singapore consortiums for two landmark bilateral projects – the China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park and the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City. Beyond business excellence, Keppel is committed to engaging and nurturing the local Chinese community in the cities where it operates through promotion of education, care for the underprivileged, protection of the environment and other philanthropic efforts.
Business China Young Achiever Award: Tanya Chua
The only Singaporean singer to be awarded the Best Mandarin Female Singer thrice in the prestigious Golden Melody Awards, Tanya Chua has established a solid reputation as a multi-talented singer songwriter in the Chinese pop music arena. Effectively bilingual, she is the sole Singaporean on the judging panel of China’s hit reality singing competition “Sing My Song” for two consecutive years in 2014 and 2015. In 2014, Tanya spearheaded Project WAO (Women as One), teaming up with three other female singers from Taiwan, Hong Kong and China to perform in unison with proceeds benefitting vulnerable women and girls in the Greater China area.
25 November 2015, Resorts World Sentosa
Guest-of-Honour, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Mr Teo Chee Hean (5th from left), with Business China Awards 2015 recipients.
2014 Awards Recipients
Business China Excellence Award: Dr Liu Thai Ker
Dr Liu Thai Ker, hailed as Singapore's 'Father of Urban Planning', has been instrumental in sharing Singapore’s experiences in city planning and urban development with China since the 80s. As a trusted Master Planner, Dr Liu was appointed Chairman of Jury for the Master Plan of the 2008 Beijing Olympics Park and headed a panel of 13 international jurors. He also served as planning advisor to more than 30 cities in China where his concepts and master plans would have touched the lives of more than 50 million urban inhabitants. Being effectively bilingual and bicultural, he is well regarded for his expertise in infusing Chinese cultural elements into contemporary urban planning, to create functional yet aesthetically pleasing designs, while preserving each individual city’s unique character and heritage.
Business China Enterprise Award: Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry
With a history of more than 100 years, the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) has been and still remains as one of the pivotal points of trade, business and relational contacts between Singapore and China. In 2010, SCCCI set up its Shanghai Representative Office to assist Singapore companies in their forays into the China market. With its consistent efforts over the years as an important communication platform linking Singapore and China, SCCCI has contributed significantly towards the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries.
Business China Young Achiever Award: JJ Lin
Singaporean singer songwriter JJ Lin, is an influential figure in the Chinese pop music scene. The two-time winner of the much coveted Golden Melody Awards connects Chinese-speaking communities from all over the world with his music. During the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, he specially composed a song entitled ‘Love and Hope’ and performed at ‘The Giving of Love’, a CCTV charity event dedicated to helping victims of the massive disaster. Through songs composed for public causes as well as personal charitable contributions, JJ has demonstrated his commitment towards bringing joy, dignity and hope to the communities in need and to the community at large; and is an exemplary role model in furthering Singapore-China relations.
18 November 2014, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore
Guest-of-Honour, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Teo Chee Hean (5th from left), with Business China Awards 2014 recipients.
2013 Awards Recipients
Business China Excellence Award: Mr Liang Baohua
Former Party Secretary of the Jiangsu Provincial Committee, Mr Liang Baohua, is best known for his role as China’s key representative in spearheading the development of the China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park (CSSIP). With his extraordinary vision, commitment and determination, Mr Liang led the China team in partnering with the Singapore team to bring about the success of CSSIP, especially during his time as the Party Secretary of the Suzhou City Committee from 1998 to 2000. The project, while often cited as a model industrial park, is most symbolic in pioneering and defining the close relations between Singapore and China. Mr Liang was also the inaugural co-Chairman of the Singapore- Jiangsu Cooperation Council from 2007 to 2010, thereby contributing significantly to collaborative efforts between Jiangsu province and Singapore.
Business China Enterprise Award: Lianhe Zaobao
With a history of 90 years, Lianhe Zaobao is Singapore Press Holdings’ flagship Chinese newspaper with a readership estimated at 750,000. The website zaobao.com has grown to command monthly visitorship of more than 10 million and daily page views exceeding 4 million. In China, it is regarded as one of the most professional media sources, trusted by top policy makers and leading business executives. Lianhe Zaobao contributed significantly towards the strengthening of bilateral ties between Singapore and China by providing a platform for bilateral exchange and knowledge sharing.
Business China Young Achiever Award: Mr Charles Wong
As the Chief Executive Officer and one of the founders of CHARLES & KEITH Group, Mr Charles Wong demonstrated foresight in seizing opportunities to transform a humble local shoe retailer into an international brand. Mr Wong showed his long- term commitment to the unique China market by building a dedicated base in Shanghai. He successfully raised the presence and profile of Singaporean brands in China, with 63 outlets across various cities. His strong commitment towards talent development in China and his charitable contributions to needy communities in China are laudable efforts in fostering Singapore-China relations.
27 November 2013, Resorts World Sentosa
Guest-of-Honour, Patron of Business China and Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Lee Hsien Loong (6th from left), with Business China Awards 2013 recipients.
2012 Awards Recipients
Business China Excellence Award: Professor Arthur Lim Siew Ming
Acknowledged as Southeast Asia’s father of ophthalmology, Professor Arthur Lim has been advocating the eradication of cataract blindness in China since 1986. Under Prof Lim’s stewardship, more than 5,000 local specialists were trained in the 10 eye centres, which he helped establish across China. This benefitted close to half a million eye patients, who had their visions restored. Through personally providing pro-bono surgeries and donating generously to the eye centres in China, he has enhanced the Singapore-China relations through his keen philanthropic contributions. Held in high regard for his outstanding contributions, Prof Lim was honoured the exemplary “Friendship Award” by the Chinese Government.
Business China Enterprise Award: CapitaLand Group
CapitaLand is one of Asia’s largest real estate companies. CapitaLand China, CapitaLand Group’s umbrella brand for its businesses in China, has drawn its blueprints to cover 40 cities and developed over 120 projects in the country. The knowledge sharing and exchange on the urbanisation of China continues to deepen the long-term relations between the two countries. Actualising its commitment to “Building People”, the CapitaLand Hope Foundation has
benefitted thousands of underprivileged children.
Business China Young Achiever Award: Dr Loh Cheng
Choosing compassion over comfort, Dr Loh Cheng relocated with his family to Yunnan to provide medical education and clinical services to the underprivileged in this second poorest province in China. He bridged multi-lateral ties by connecting international humanitarian groups with the local Chinese authorities to ensure that international aids are provided directly to those needing them most. Dr Loh is the second Singaporean to be conferred the prestigious “Caiyun” Award by the Yunnan Provincial Government in 2012.
28 November 2012, Resorts World Sentosa
Guest-of-Honour, Founding Patron of Business China and Singapore’s Founding Prime Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew (6th from left), with Business China Awards 2012 recipients.
2011 Awards Recipients
Business China Excellence Award: Teo Woon Tiong (Y.C. Chang)
A far-sighted visionary, the 93 year-old shipping magnate of Pacific International Lines (PIL) pioneered cargo services that brought Chinese goods to the rest of the world in the 1960s. He continues to enhance Singapore’s bilateral exchange with China by facilitating the visits of Chinese delegations to Singapore. He has given generously to disaster relief and education in Greater China. Despite his success, he remains humble and is well respected by many.
Business China Enterprise Award: Nanyang Technological University (Mayors’ Class)
This prestigious programme grooms China’s future leaders. More than 1000 Chinese government officials have graduated from this unique course that promotes knowledge sharing and cultural exchanges between Singapore and China’s senior government officials in economic and public administration. It is a fertile ground for fostering new initiatives and deepening long-term relations between the two countries.
Business China Young Achiever Award: Han Yong Hong
A passionate Lianhe Zaobao journalist whose objective and incisive reports on China has won her admiration from readers in Singapore, China and South East Asia. After the Sichuan earthquake in 2008, she was one of the first foreign reporters to enter the epi- centre, Yingxiu Town.
28 November 2011, Resorts World Sentosa
Guest-of-Honour, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Teo Chee Hean (5th from right), and Business China Awards 2011 recipients.
2010 Awards Recipients
Business China Excellence Award: Tao Shing Pee
Through his pioneering business ventures, he paved the way for closer economic cooperation between Singapore and China. He has invested in many cities, and developed the tallest hotel in the 1980s. As a dedicated philanthropist, he has funded the education of many scholars in China who will play a part in the country's development.
Business China Enterprise Award: China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park
Through this first and largest economic and technology cooperation project, Singapore has successfully transferred her public administration and economic management experience to China, elevating bilateral relations to an unprecedented level.
Business China Young Achiever Award: Stefanie Sun Yanzi
Singapore’s music icon is a bilingual and bicultural role model for the young. Her stunning success has lifted the image of Singapore in Greater China. As Mercy Relief’s first Goodwill Ambassador, she helped raise funds for victims of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake and showed that caring goes beyond borders.
10 January 2011, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore
Guest-of-Honour, Founding Patron of Business China and Singapore’s Founding Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew (4th from right), with the inaugural Business China Awards recipients.
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BACKGROUND AND CRITERIA OF AWARDS
Organiser:
The Business China Awards aim to honour outstanding businessmen, entrepreneurs, professionals and organisations for their successes and contributions to Singapore-China relations as well as strengthening of bilingualism and biculturalism in Singapore.
There are three award categories, namely: • Business China Excellence Award
• Business China Enterprise Award Joint Presenter: • Business China Young Achiever Award
Who can participate
Business China Awards are open to CEOs, entrepreneurs, professionals and organisations in Singapore or Greater China in a broad variety of
fields. Please refer to Awards criteria for eligibility.
Supporting Media: Who can nominate
Any individual or organisation in Singapore or Greater China can submit their nominations to Business China Secretariat.
How to nominate You may mail the completed nomination form and supporting documents to the address listed below or fax to 6842 2633 :-
Business China Secretariat c/o CDAC Building 65 Tanjong Katong Road, Blk B, #03-02 Singapore 436957
Alternatively, you may download the nomination form from www.businesschina.org.sg/bcawards and email the completed form as well as supporting documents to [email protected].
For further details, please visit: www.businesschina.org.sg/bcawards/
Business China Secretariat c/o CDAC Building 65 Tanjong Katong Road Singapore 436957 Tel: (65) 6842 1233 Fax: (65) 6842 2633 www.businesschina.org.sg Co. Regn No: 200717215M
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(A) BUSINESS CHINA EXCELLENCE AWARD
Organiser:
This award will go to an outstanding Singapore citizen, permanent resident, or resident of Greater China who can best demonstrate exceptional vision and leadership in the development and sustained
growth of a business or profession in China or Singapore, respectively.
The candidate must also be an exemplary role model to other
Singaporeans in the learning and appreciation of the Chinese language and culture. Joint Presenter:
Eligibility
• The candidate should be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent
Resident, or a Resident of Greater China.
• If the candidate is a Singapore citizen or permanent resident, Supporting Media: he/she should be involved in a business enterprise or profession in China. If the candidate is a Resident of Greater China, he/she should be involved in a business enterprise or profession in Singapore.
• There is no restriction on gender, age or race.
The nominees for Business China Excellence Award are assessed in 4 key areas:
1. Financial Performance
The candidate must have made an outstanding and sustained contribution to his/her company or profession in China, or in Singapore if the candidate is a resident of Greater China.
In the case of a publicly-listed company, the candidate must have contributed substantially to growth in the company's profit, sales, and return on shareholders’ funds. Consideration will also be given to the standard of corporate disclosure of the candidate’s company.
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In the case of a private company or sole proprietorship etc, the candidate must have contributed substantially to the growth in his/her Organiser: organisation's profit, sales and return on capital invested.
In the case of a profession, the candidate must have contributed substantially to his/her profession’s growth and development as well as made a big impact in enhancing the reputation of Singapore in that
profession.
2. Contribution to Singapore-China relations Joint Presenter: The candidate or his/her organisation must have made a major
contribution to Singapore-China relationships. This can be in business or
in the economic, social and cultural areas. In the case of a Singapore citizen of permanent resident, he/she should also be a good role model
to other Singaporeans in the learning and appreciating of the Chinese language and culture.
Supporting Media:
3. Managerial Skills
· Depth of management The candidate should have contributed to the raising of management
skills and the establishment of a viable profession or organisation structure.
· Adaptability The candidate must have adapted to the changing environment and demands.
· Tenacity The candidate should have displayed perseverance and tenacity in working towards the goals and objectives of his/her organisation or profession.
· Productivity The candidate should have made a substantial contribution to improving the output of his/her employees.
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· Creativity/Innovation The candidate should have an innovative approach to his/her business Organiser: affairs.
4. Personal Qualities
· Integrity
The candidate's integrity must be of the highest standard.
· Vision and Leadership Joint Presenter: The candidate must possess great vision and astute foresight. He/She must be someone who has won the respect of his/her subordinates and whose actions set an example for his/her organisation or profession.
He/she should be adept at motivating employees and have a track record of establishing and maintaining harmonious relations in the
organisation or profession.
Supporting Media: · Entrepreneurial abilities
The candidate must display outstanding entrepreneurial skills.
· Social responsibility The candidate's contribution to the community will be considered favourably.
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(B) BUSINESS CHINA ENTERPRISE AWARD
Organiser:
This award will go to a Singapore company/organisation or a Chinese company/organisation registered in Singapore which has best demonstrated exceptional drive and vision as well as enjoyed
substantial growth in its business in China or Singapore, respectively.
The nominees for Business China Enterprise Award are assessed in four
key areas:
Joint Presenter: 1. Financial Performance
The Singapore or China company/organisation must have an outstanding and sustained growth in profit and sales in its business in
China or Singapore, respectively.
2. Contribution to Singapore-China relations Supporting Media:
The company must have made a major contribution to Singapore- China relations.
3. Innovation
The company/organisation will be assessed on the success of its product innovation. The focus will be on the company’s/organisation’s penetration of the China market, drawing on enterprise and expertise of its Singapore base. For China companies/organisations in Singapore, the focus will be on the company’s/organsation’s operations in Singapore.
4. Company/Organisation Management
The company/organisation must display an effective management style and have a viable organisational structure. The company must have a track record of establishing and maintaining harmonious relations within the organisation and set examples for the industry it is in.
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(C) BUSINESS CHINA YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD
Organiser:
This award will go to an outstanding Singapore citizen or permanent resident, or a resident of Greater China who has best demonstrated exceptional leadership and vision in the development and sustained
growth of a business or profession in China or Singapore, respectively.
Eligibility
· The candidate should be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Joint Presenter: Resident, or a Resident of Greater China.
· If the candidate is a Singapore citizen or permanent resident, he/she should be involved in a business enterprise or profession in China.
. If the candidate is a Resident of Greater China, he/she should be
involved in a business enterprise or profession in Singapore. Supporting Media:
· The candidate must be below the age of 45.
· There is no restriction on gender or race.
The nominees for the Business China Young Achiever Award are assessed in 4 key areas:
1. Financial Performance
The candidate must have made an outstanding and sustained contribution to his/her company or profession in China, or in Singapore if the candidate is a resident of Greater China.
In the case of a publicly-listed company, the candidate must have contributed substantially to the growth in the company's profit, sales, and return on shareholders’ funds. Consideration will also be given to the standard of corporate disclosure of the candidate’s company.
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In the case of a private company or sole proprietorship etc, the candidate must have contributed substantially to growth in his/her Organiser: organisation's profit, sales and return on capital invested.
In the case of a profession, the candidate must have contributed substantially to his/her profession’s development and growth as well as made a big impact in enhancing the reputation of Singapore in that
profession.
2. Contribution to Singapore-China relations Joint Presenter: The candidate must have made a major contribution to Singapore-
China relationships. This can be in business or in the economic, social and cultural areas. In the case of a Singapore citizen of permanent
resident, he/she should also be a good role model to other Singaporeans in the learning and appreciating of the Chinese language and culture.
Supporting Media: 3. Managerial Skills
· Depth of management
The candidate should have contributed to the raising of management skills and the establishment of a viable profession or organisation
structure.
· Adaptability The candidate must have adapted to the changing environment and demands.
· Tenacity The candidate should have displayed perseverance and tenacity in working towards the goals and objectives of his/her organisation or profession.
· Productivity The candidate must have made a substantial contribution to improving the output of his/her employees.
· Creativity/Innovation
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The candidate should have an innovative approach to his/her business affairs. Organiser:
4. Personal Qualities
· Integrity The candidate's integrity must be of the highest standard.
· Vision and Leadership
The candidate must possess great vision and astute foresight. He/She Joint Presenter: must be someone who has won the respect of his/her subordinates and whose actions set an example for his/her organization or profession. He/she should be adept at motivating employees and have a track
record of establishing and maintaining harmonious relations in the organisation or profession.
· Entrepreneurial abilities Supporting Media: The candidate must display outstanding entrepreneurial skills
· Social responsibility The candidate's contribution to the community will be considered favourably.
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BUSINESS CHINA AWARDS JUDGING PANEL Organiser:
Chairman : Mr Lim Chee Onn Senior International Advisor, Ascendas-Singbridge Pte Ltd Board of Director, Business China
Member : Ms Janet Ang Vice President, IBM Asia Pacific
: Mr Thomas Chua Joint Presenter: Chairman & Managing Director, Teckwah Industrial Corporation Ltd Board of Director, Business China
Mr Stephen Lee : Chairman, Singapore Airlines
: Mr Lim Jim Koon Former Editor-in-Chief, Chinese Newspapers Division, SPH Supporting Media:
: Mr Anthony Tan Executive Vice President, Chinese Media Group, SPH
: Prof. Tan Kong Yam Professor, Division of Economics, Nanyang Technological University
: Mr Alvin Tay Editor, The Business Times
: Mr Teo Eng Cheong Chief Executive Officer (International), Surbana Jurong
: Mr Samuel Tsien Group Chief Executive Officer, OCBC Bank
(updated as at 23 Mar, 2016)