Amplifying stories of success with the Singapore Business Awards

Beyond prestige and glamor, industry awards are about celebrating excellence.

The day-to-day management of teams and entire companies is mostly a behind-the-scenes affair. It involves numerous initiatives, innovations, and valuable business-as-usual operations that don’t seem to end. Despite this, the job can somewhat feel thankless.

Awards are a great way to honor these corporate executives and business leaders who excel at bringing out the best in their people and driving their organizations to the next stage of growth. And that’s exactly what The Singapore Business Awards (SBA) does for the city-state’s business luminaries. The event is jointly organized by The Business Times (BT) and DHL, the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry.

Comprehensive lineup

Launched in 1985, the SBA was the brainchild of then-BT editor Roy Mackie, who wanted to use the success stories of an exemplary business personality to highlight the depth of talent available in Singapore. Starting with a sole award – The Businessman of the Year – the event has since expanded to include a full slate of accolades:

• Businessman of the Year
• Outstanding Chief Executive of the Year
• Outstanding Overseas Executive of the Year
• The Enterprise Award
• Young Business Leader of the Year

The five winners are decided by a panel of judges carefully chosen from the business sector, government, and academia. They use a holistic array of criteria that include company financial performance, managerial skills, and contributions to the community. These benchmarks emphasize the multifaceted nature executives must have to succeed and become the beacons of management and leadership excellence.

Recognition and support

Apart from being recognized at an awards presentation dinner with 600 to 700 guests – including local politicians such as Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo, who was guest of honor at this year’s program – winners are also profiled on the BT website. This allows audiences to get to know more about these outstanding business leaders and gain valuable business insights from their success stories.

DHL, a company that’s no stranger to business excellence, has been the sponsor of the SBA since its inauguration.

“DHL Group has been a proud sponsor of the annual Singapore Business Awards since its inception in 1985. As co-organizers with The Business Times, we have had the privilege of honoring the exceptional achievements and contributions of businesses and individuals in Singapore’s dynamic business landscape over the decades.

“The SBA celebrates the best-in-class in Singapore’s business community and serves as a platform to recognize excellence, innovation, and leadership. The longevity and success of the SBA is a testament to our strong partnership with The Business Times and we look forward to continuing this long-lasting collaboration with them in bringing this prestigious award to life year on year.”

— Christopher Ong, senior vice-president and managing director at DHL Express Singapore

The last 10 winners of the Businessman of the Year award. Click on the arrows to see them all.

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