Business China Excellence Award

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 appreciating of the Chinese language and culture.

The nominees for Business China Excellence Award are assessed in 4 key areas:

1. Financial Performance
2. Contribution to Singapore-China relationships
3. Managerial Skills
4. Personal Qualities

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.

In the case of a private company or sole proprietorship, etc, the candidate must have contributed substantially to the growth in his/her 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 relationships

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.

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.

Creativity/Innovation

The candidate should have an innovative approach to his/her business affairs.

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 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.

Entrepreneurial Abilities

The candidate must display outstanding entrepreneurial skills.

Social Responsibility

The candidate's contribution to the community will be considered favourably.

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, 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.

Business China Enterprise Award

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:

1. Financial Performance
2. Contribution to Singapore-China relationships
3. Innovation
4. Company/Organisation Management

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 relationships

The company/organisation must have made a major contribution to Singapore-China relationships.

3. Innovation

The company/organisation will be assessed on the success of its product innovation. The focus will be on the company’s/organisations 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.

Business China Young Achiever Award

This award will go to an outstanding young 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.

The nominees for  Business China Young Achiever Award are assessed in 4 key areas:

1. Financial Performance
2. Contribution to Singapore-China relationships
3. Managerial Skills
4. Personal Qualities

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.

In the case of a private company or sole proprietorship, etc, the candidate must have contributed substantially to growth in his/her 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 relationships

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.

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.

Creativity/Innovation

The candidate should have an innovative approach to his/her business affairs.

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 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.

Entrepreneurial Abilities

The candidate must display outstanding entrepreneurial skills.

Social Responsibility

The candidate's contribution to the community will be considered favourably.

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, 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.

The candidate must be below the age of 40.

There is no restriction on gender or race.