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Recognising the Most Outstanding International Firms in Singapore

#SBRAwards

The SBR International Business Awards

Launched in 2014, the SBR International Business Awards is a prestigious awards programme honouring foreign companies in Singapore and recognising their outstanding projects that successfully earned them a foothold in the Lion City.

Organised by Singapore Business Review, this event is open to companies in all industries with global headquarters located outside Singapore.

If you are one of these companies, seize this opportunity to nominate your best project, product, service, strategy, or initiative and join the elite list of award-winning companies. Some of which are:

Be the next company awarded for your excellent projects. Nominate now!

Submission Opens:
Oct 02, 2023
Submission Closes:
Jan 26, 2024
Awards Presentation Day:
Apr 02, 2024

Watch our trailer for SBR International Business Awards

Testimonials

What does it mean to win the award?

Winning this award means a lot to us. This is a testament to our global capability and commitment that we'll continue to...

Nick Wakai CEO, NTT Ltd. Singapore

We are honoured to receive such a prestigious award. Thank you to the Singapore Business Review and the panel of judges ...

Christopher Stewart Director of Operations LCSC, DHL Supply Chain

It is a great honour to receive the SBR International Business Award for Food Science this year. It is an award not just...

Xiuling Guo Managing Director for Global Edible Oil Solutions for Asia, Cargill Asia Pacific

We are incredibly proud to have won this award. It’s very motivating for the whole team, it encourages us to live up to ...

Veronica Grigg President, Crawford & Company Asia

We are very honored, and grateful to be recognized in this space. It certainly has helped us to be motivated ever furthe...

Melita Teo Chief Customer and Digital Officer, AIA Singapore

We feel great and honored to receive such great awards from SBR. With this trophy, we aim to expand awareness and adopti...

Kevin Seto Managing Director, Terumo Singapore Pte Ltd

We are very honored to have won this award. This really gives us the encouragement to do more, and continue to integrate...

Taylor Lam Chief Strategy Officer, CITIC Telecom CPC

We're very excited by the innovation and by the work the team has done. We are incredibly proud and thank you very much ...

Amit Midha President, Asia Pacific & Japan | Global Digital Cities, Dell Technologies

Watch videos from past winners

2023 Winner: Autonomous a2z

2023 Winner: Bolloré Logistics Singapore Pte Ltd

2023 Winner: Crawford & Company International Pte Ltd

2023 Winner: Cynosure APAC

2023 Winner: Dematic Pte Ltd

2023 Winner: Exyte Singapore Pte Ltd

2023 Winner: Fusion Worldwide

2023 Winner: Gensler

2023 Winner: Hoya Electronics Pte Ltd

2023 Winner: Huawei International Pte Ltd

2023 Winner: Kaplan Higher Education

2023 Winner: McCormick & Company, Incorporated

Why you should enter

SHARE YOUR STORY & AMPLIFY

Talk about your achievements in an interview with Singapore Business Review. Take advantage of the video interview as shareable content to let your clients, potential customers, and stakeholders know that you are an award-winning company. 

NETWORK

Celebrate your well-deserved award with your colleagues, clients, and peers at the Awards Dinner! Meet the leaders of the most outstanding companies in Singapore and get unrivaled networking opportunities! 

EXPOSURE

Be featured in the definitive magazine for Singapore's business elite, the Singapore Business Review. With its print platform published quarterly with a circulation of 18,000 copies and over 215,000 unique active users on its website, you are sure to reach elite-level decision-makers in Singapore.

Meet the Judges

Weng Yew Siah

Partner, Accounting & Internal Controls Leader

Deloitte

Greg Unsworth

Greg Unsworth

Digital Business and Risk Services Leader

PwC Singapore

Sumit Nurpuri

Sumit Nurpuri

Partner, Consulting and Singapore Markets Transformation Lead

Ernst & Young Advisory Pte. Ltd.

Irving Low

Irving Low

Partner, Head of Priority Client Coverage

KPMG Singapore 

Roger Loo

Roger Loo

Executive Director and Head of Management Consulting Services

BDO Consultants Pte Ltd

Henry Tan

Henry Tan

Group CEO & Chief Innovation Officer

CLA Global TS Holdings Pte. Ltd. 

Guidelines and Pricing

GUIDELINES

  • Nomination is open to outstanding foreign companies in Singapore with excellent projects, initiatives, products, and services.

  • Companies may submit up to three (3) different entries in the nominations.

  • There will be one winning company per industry.

  • Nomination is free of charge. If your company wins, you are obliged to proceed booking the winner's package to maximize the benefits of your win.

ELIGIBILITY

The awards programme is open to foreign companies in Singapore. The company must have its global headquarters located outside Singapore. 

*Companies in the following industries are not eligible to join the awards programme: cryptocurrency, tobacco, multilevel marketing, and products with claim of health benefits.

Eligible companies may nominate any initiatives that highlight their excellent work such as:

✔ outstanding projects or services launched for or with client/s
✔ innovative internal practices or strategies

The initiative must have been launched or had upgrades, in part or in full, within the last 24 calendar months.

CATEGORIES

There will be one winning company per industry.

INDUSTRY CATEGORIES

  • Accounting Services

  • Advertising

  • Aerospace

  • Aerospace & Defense

  • Agriculture

  • Airline

  • Analytics

  • Apparel

  • Architecture

  • Automotive Services

  • Automotive & Transport Equipment

  • Automotive & Transport System

  • Aviation

  • Banking

  • Beauty & Cosmetics

  • Broadband Telecommunication

  • Broadcasting

  • Brokerage

  • Building Services & Facilities

  • Business Insurance

  • Business Services

  • Business Travel Technology

  • Cargo Handling

  • Chemicals

  • Cloud Services

  • Commercial Building Construction

  • Commercial Real Estate Trust

  • Compliance Consulting

  • Computer Hardware

  • Computer Services

  • Computer Software

  • Conglomerates

  • Consulting

  • Consumer Products - Durables

  • Consumer Products - Non-Durables

  • Corporate Advisory

  • Credit Solutions Technology

  • Data Center

  • Declaring Agent

  • Department Stores

  • Dining & Entertainment

  • Diversified Services

  • Education

  • Electronics

  • Electronic Manufacturing

  • Energy

  • Engineering

  • Environmental Services

  • Executive Search

  • Financial Services

  • Financial Technology

  • Food & Beverage

  • Food Manufacturing Solutions

  • Food Safety

  • Food Science

  • Fundraising

  • Furniture and Fixture

  • General Insurance

  • Health Products & Services

  • Healthcare

  • Healthcare Technology

  • Heavy Civil Construction

  • Hospitality & Leisure

  • Human Resource Technology

  • Human Resources Consulting

  • Industrial Construction

  • Industrial Engineering

  • Industrial Services

  • Infection Control

  • Insurance Broker

  • Interior Design

  • Internet/New Media

  • Investment Banking

  • IT Services

  • Life Insurance

  • Legal

  • Logistics

  • Luxury Retail

  • Machining and Tooling

  • Manufacturing

  • Manufacturing Technology

  • Marine and Offshore Engineering

  • Marine Services

  • Marketing

  • Marketing Technology

  • Materials & Construction

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Media & Entertainment

  • Metals & Mining

  • Motion Picture & Video

  • Music

  • Non-Profit or Government Organizations

  • Oil & Gas

  • Payments

  • Personal Insurance

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Printing Technology

  • Property Services

  • Real Estate

  • Reinsurer

  • Remittance

  • Residential Building Construction

  • Residential Product Manufacturing

  • Retail

  • Shipping

  • Social Media Marketing

  • Sports

  • Supply Chain

  • Technology

  • Telecommunications

  • Television

  • Tourism

  • Trade Technology

  • Training and Development

  • Transportation

  • Travel Retail

  • Travel Services

  • Utilities

  • Venture Capital

  • Wholesale 

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

The entries will be reviewed by the judges based on the following:

  • Uniqueness & Innovation - Did the project introduce new or cutting-edge innovation?

  • Effectiveness & Impact - Did the project achieve its objectives and targets? What measures have been used to assess its success? What was the impact on your company and industry? If the project is a solution provided for a client, what is the overall feedback of your client?

  • Dynamism - Is the project flexible to changes and progressive opportunities?

HOW TO ENTER?

  1. Go to the online nomination form and read the nomination guidelines.

  2. Fill in the required details about the company and contact person for the nomination.

  3. Select your industry category.

  4. Provide your project name, 500-word write-up, client feedback (if any), key achievements, and project photos.

  5. Wait for the nomination confirmation email and acknowledge it once received.

Note:
- Companies may submit up to three (3) different entries in the nomination.
- Each nomination form is valid for one category only. Fill out the form again if you will nominate another project.
- Photos are required while supporting documents are optional but will highly increase the chances of winning.
- Nomination is free of charge. If you win, you are obliged to book the winner’s package to maximize the benefits of your win.

PRICING

Nomination is free. If your company wins, you are obliged to book any of the winner's package options. To know more about the pricing and entitlements, please email jane@charltonmediamail.com.

Past Winners

  • AIA Singapore - Life Insurance

  • Longview Solutions - Analytics

  • Conergy Asia & ME - Energy

  • Continental Automotive Singapore - Automotive & Transport System

  • Drake International (Singapore) Limited - Human Resource Technology

  • Globaleye - Financial Services

  • AkzoNobel Marine Coatings - Marine Services

  • NTT Communications - IT Services

  • NXP Semiconductors - Electronics

  • PMsquare - Consulting

  • Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd - Materials & Construction

  • Romer Labs Singapore Pte Ltd - Food Safety

  • Abbott Laboratories Singapore, GROW® - Food and Beverage

  • BuyAssociation (Singapore) Pte Ltd - Property Services

  • Cegos Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd. - Education

  • Dentsu Singapore - Advertising

  • Globaleye Pte Ltd - Financial Services

  • ibis Singapore on Bencoolen - Hospitality and Leisure

  • Ideal Systems (Singapore) Pte Ltd - Technology

  • Imagination - Diversified Services

  • Jardine Lloyd Thompson Asia - Human Resources Consulting

  • M-Plan Sdn Bhd - Health Products and Services

  • NTT Communications - IT Services

  • PM Group - Engineering

  • PMsquare Pte Ltd - Consulting

  • Swiss Post Solutions Ltd Singapore Branch - Business Services

  • Zurich Life Insurance - Personal Insurance

  • Adecco - Business Services

  • ASBS Pte Ltd - Legal

  • Barilla - Food and Beverage

  • Bayer CropScience Asia Pacific - Agriculture

  • BuyAssociation Singapore - Advertising

  • Deloitte Singapore - Accounting

  • Electrolux Major Appliances - South East Asia - Consumer Products - Durables (Major Appliance)

  • Enware Asia Safety Systems Pte Ltd - Materials & Construction

  • ERI Banking Software - Computer Software

  • Ethnicraft Online - Retail

  • Feinmetall Singapore Pte Ltd. - Electronic Manufacturing

  • Global Marine Systems Ltd. - Engineering

  • Group8asia Singapore Pte Ltd. - Residential Building Construction

  • Hansgrohe Pte Ltd - Residential Product Manufacturing

  • Hocoma Pte Ltd - Health Products & Services

  • Hoffman - Corporate Advisory

  • Imagination Asia Ltd. - Diversified Services

  • Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd - Electronics

  • JANUS et Cie - Furniture and fixture

  • Jura SEA - Consumer Products-Durables (Small Appliance)

  • KABA SECURITY PTE LTD - Technology

  • Kimberly-Clark - Consumer Products - Non-Durables

  • Mercuri Urval - Human Resources Consulting

  • Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa - Hospitality & Leisure

  • NTT Singapore Pte Ltd - Data Center

  • Panasonic Factory Solutions Asia Pacific - Food Manufacturing Solutions

  • PM Group - Architecture

  • PMsquare - Consulting

  • Pro-DataLGI Singapore Pte. Ltd. - Computer Services

  • Randstad Pte Limited - Executive Search

  • Romer Labs Singapore Pte Ltd - Food Safety

  • simpleshow asia Pte Ltd - Motion Picture & Video

  • SOLID Asia Energy Services Pte Ltd - Energy

  • SONRU - Human Resource Technology

  • tesa tape Asia Pacific Pte Ltd - Manufacturing

  • Tigerspike - Internet/New Media

  • UOMO GROUP SINGAPORE - Luxury Retail

  • Voltas Limited - Building Services & Facilities

  • Zurich Life Insurance (Singapore) - Personal Insurance

Contact Us

For more details, contact:

Jane Patiag

+(65) 3158 1386 ext. 217

awards@charltonmediamail.com

Meet the Judges

Weng Yew Siah

Partner, Accounting & Internal Controls Leader

Deloitte

Greg Unsworth

Greg Unsworth

Digital Business and Risk Services Leader

PwC Singapore

Sumit Nurpuri

Sumit Nurpuri

Partner, Consulting and Singapore Markets Transformation Lead

Ernst & Young Advisory Pte. Ltd.

Irving Low

Irving Low

Partner, Head of Priority Client Coverage

KPMG Singapore 

Roger Loo

Roger Loo

Executive Director and Head of Management Consulting Services

BDO Consultants Pte Ltd

Henry Tan

Henry Tan

Group CEO & Chief Innovation Officer

CLA Global TS Holdings Pte. Ltd. 

Event Photos

Awards Dinner: 23 May 2023

Testimonials

Hear from the past winners of the SBR International Business Awards:

2023 Winner: Autonomous a2z

2023 Winner: Bolloré Logistics Singapore Pte Ltd

2023 Winner: Crawford & Company International Pte Ltd

2023 Winner: Cynosure APAC

2023 Winner: Dematic Pte Ltd

2023 Winner: Exyte Singapore Pte Ltd

2023 Winner: Fusion Worldwide

2023 Winner: Gensler

2023 Winner: Hoya Electronics Pte Ltd

2023 Winner: Huawei International Pte Ltd

2023 Winner: Kaplan Higher Education

2023 Winner: McCormick & Company, Incorporated

2022 Winner: Adisseo-PigChamp Pro Europa

2022 Winner: AIA Singapore

2022 Winner: Arkema Pte Ltd (Bostik)

2022 Winner: CITIC Telecom CPC

2022 Winner: Crawford & Company International Pte Ltd

2022 Winner: DataStax

2022 Winner: Dell Technologies

2022 Winner: Dynamicweb Solutions Asia Pte Ltd

2022 Winner: Globalization Partners

2022 Winner: Motul Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

2022 Winner: Prosegur Singapore Pte Ltd

2022 Winner: T-Systems Singapore Pte Ltd

2022 Winner: Terumo Asia Holdings - Health Products & Services

2022 Winner: Terumo Asia Holdings - Infection Control

2022 Winner: Torvald Klaveness

2022 Winner: Tricor Singapore Pte Ltd.

2022 Winner: ZOLL Medical Corporation - Healthcare Technology

2021 Winner: Amity Global Institute

2021 Winner: Blue Yonder Asia Pte Ltd

2021 Winner: Cargill Asia Pacific

2021 Winner: DHL Supply Chain

2021 Winner: EPAM Systems

2021 Winner: Etiqa Insurance Pte Ltd

2021 Winner: Globalization Partners

2021 Winner: Heraeus Materials Singapore Pte Ltd

2021 Winner: Kemin Industries (Asia) Pte Ltd

2021 Winner: Schenker Singapore

2021 Winner: Tricor Group

2021 Winner: Vertiv Singapore

2020 Winner: Bühler

2020 Winner: Cigna Europe Insurance Company S.A.-N.V. – Singapore Branch

2020 Winner: Czarnikow

2020 Winner: NTT Ltd. Singapore

2020 Winner: SeaSolutions ApS

2020 Winner: Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore

2020 Winner: Videojet Technologies

2019 Winner: Ardentec Singapore Pte Ltd

2019 Winner: Edrington Singapore Pte Ltd

2019 Winner: gumi Asia Pte Ltd

2019 Winner: Hoffmann Quality Tools Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd

Awards Highlights

Wavin Singapore wins for launching an innovative fitting solution

May 24, 2023
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

The Wavin Tigris K5/M5 won in the Construction Technology category at the SBR International Business Awards.


Water damage is the second most frequent cause of loss during building projects. Pressure testing with air assures...

Fusion Worldwide receives win at SBR International Business Awards

May 24, 2023
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

Its data tool helps monitor the electronic component and finished product markets.



Semiconductor manufacturing company Fusion Worldwide clinched the Supply Chain category win at the recently held SBR International Business...

Kaplan Higher Education recognised for its employability roadmap at SBR International Business Awards

May 24, 2023
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

The institution received an award for Educational Management for its commitment to developing industry-ready talent.



With the ever-evolving workforce, educational institutions have to constantly work towards equipping...

Crawford promotes quality through training programme

May 24, 2023
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

The Quality@Crawford programme maps core processes to customers’ needs.



Claims management company Crawford understands the importance of elevating people through continuous learning and development. It believes that such...

Exyte Singapore brings home win for GlobalFoundries Singapore Expansion facility project

May 24, 2023
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

The company utilised an in-house design team during the construction process.



Exyte Singapore, a leader in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of high-tech facilities, won the SBR International Business Award...

Gensler Receives Best in Architecture Award for Innovations in Design Technology

May 24, 2023
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

The firm was awarded for its design technology strategy in this year’s Singapore Business Review (SBR) International Business Awards.



Gensler, a world-leading architecture and design firm has been awarded the Best in...

Exceptional homegrown, foreign companies lauded at the SBR International and National Business Awards 2023

May 24, 2023
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

Companies from various industries were honoured for their innovative projects, strategies, and substantial contributions they made to Singapore's growing economy.



Businesses in Singapore have faced unprecedented challenges...

Companies need to adapt business models for opportunities, sustainable growth: Deloitte leader

May 23, 2023
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

This comes amidst the expected moderation in growth for the Singapore economy this year.


Jiak See Ng is the leader of Deloitte Asia Pacific's Financial Advisory practice, where she develops and drives the business in areas that...

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I nominate?

You may nominate any initiatives that highlight your company's excellent work such as:

✔ outstanding projects or services launched for or with client/s
✔ innovative internal practices or strategies

Note that the project must be launched, in part or full, within the last 24 calendar months. If the project was launched prior to 2 years, it should have undergone a recent innovation to be eligible for the awards.

How do I nominate?

  1. Go to the online nomination form and read the nomination guidelines.
  2. Fill in the required details about your company and contact person for the nomination.
  3. Select your industry category.
  4. Provide your project title, 500-word write-up, client feedback (if any), key achievements, and photos of the project that you are nominating.
  5. Wait for the nomination confirmation email and acknowledge it once received.

Note:
Photos are required while supporting documents are optional but will highly increase the chances of winning.

Can I send more than one entry for our company?

Yes, you may submit up to 3 entries. Each entry must be a different project. One online form is equivalent to one entry so if you are nominating multiple entries, please submit them separately.

How many winners per category?

There will be one winning company per industry category.

Is there a cost to nominate?

Nomination is free. If your company wins, you are obliged to book any of the winner's package options. To know more about the pricing and entitlements, please email bianca@charltonmediamail.com.

Will there be an awards dinner this year?

Yes, a physical awarding ceremony will be held on May 25, 2023. Winners will gather at the prestigious awards dinner to celebrate their well-deserved award and network with clients, industry peers, colleagues, and co-winners across the industry.

 

When is the deadline to submit an entry?

The deadline for submission of entries is on 3 March 2023, Friday.

What is Singapore Business Review?

Singapore Business Review is the industry magazine serving Singapore’s dynamic business community. Independent, incisive, and authoritative, it is the definitive magazine for Singapore’s business elite. 

Singapore Business Review offers fresh perspectives and ideas to guide its readers through the challenges and complexities of their businesses, providing opinion and analysis on all areas of business to improve performance.