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The SBR National Business Awards
Launched in 2016, the SBR National Business Awards honours local and homegrown companies in Singapore and recognises their outstanding projects that greatly contribute to Singapore’s fast-growing economy.
Organised by Singapore Business Review, this event is open to all companies headquartered in Singapore.
If you are one of these companies, seize this opportunity to nominate your best project, product, service, strategy, or initiative and be recognised as the best local company in your industry!
Some of our past winners are:
Are you one of Singapore’s most exceptional local and homegrown firms? Nominate now!
TESTIMONIALS
What does it mean to win the award?
Felix Loh CEO, Gardens by the Bay
This award is a strong affirmation and testament to me and my team's effort. We are very encouraged by it and we certainly want to roll out more things.
Felix Loh CEO, Gardens by the Bay
Chandran Nair CEO, AEM Holdings Ltd
For our team who has worked hard over the last years, this recognition really tells us that our hard work is paying off and we would like to thank our customers and Singapore Business Review for the award.
Chandran Nair CEO, AEM Holdings Ltd
Navin Nahata Managing Director - Fintech & Infrastructure, Tolaram Group
We are really humbled. This is a recognition of the efforts of Singapore-based homegrown companies like Tolaram to branch into other parts of the world and create something substantial.
Navin Nahata Managing Director - Fintech & Infrastructure, Tolaram Group
Watch videos from past winners
In the Press
Why you should enter


SHARE YOUR STORY
Talk about your winning project in an interview that you can share with clients, peers, and colleagues to let them know that you are an award-winning company.


AMPLIFY
Reach potential clients as you let your excellent projects and products be recognised and honoured with a prestigious accolade.


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 25,000 copies and over 221,000 unique active users on its website, you are sure to reach elite-level decision-makers in Singapore.
Meet the Judges


Max Loh
EY Singapore and Brunei Managing Partner; EY Asean IPO Leader
Ernst & Young
Max is Managing Partner for EY in Singapore and Brunei and EY Asean IPO Leader. He was the former EY Asean Regional Managing Partner and has vast experience providing assurance and business advisory services to a broad range of clients spanning technology, food and beverage, construction, manufacturing and trading companies, as well as hotels, financial institutions and governments.
Max has led assignments as a reporting accountant for companies across Asia-Pacific in their listings on the Singapore Exchange, Hong Kong Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange. He has also been in the reporting auditor role in reverse takeovers. He is also highly experienced in helping companies to perform due diligence reviews in their acquisitions as well as in strategic planning, reorganization and transformation projects.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from National University of Singapore.


Greg Unsworth
Digital Business Leader,
PwC Singapore

Digital Business Leader,
PwC Singapore
Greg is PwC Singapore’s Digital Business Leader and has previously served as PwC’s technology sector leader for the Asia Pacific region. He oversees a team of 20 partners and 400 professional staff who help their clients manage business risks, enhance governance and controls programmes, comply with regulations and build digital trust.
He also serves on the firm’s Leadership Team and has significant experience advising clients around digital business initiatives and
managing risks. Greg was instrumental in establishing PwC’ Singapore’s “reimagine digital” programne and establishing the Digital Innovation Office. The reimagine digital programme is focused on transforming the delivery of services through technology
platforms and new capabilities, building talent capability and services to address clients’ digital agenda as well as investing in
development of key digital assets including AI enabled business and smart nation imperatives.
Greg is a member of a number of global advisory and editorial committees involved in the development of the Firm’s industry thought leadership and he regularly works with the global and regional industry networks and digital innovation leaders.


Jiak See Ng
Financial Advisory Leader, Asia Pacific
Deloitte
Jiak See has over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, auditing and business, financial and accounting advisory services. She has managed assignments in industries such as F&B, retail, logistics, insurance, property, manufacturing and hotels. She has considerable experience in M&A, fund raising, business expansion strategy, management consulting, corporate and shareholder restructuring, debt restructuring, due diligence, IPO, RTO, valuation, financial planning and post-merger integration.


Roger Loo
Executive Director and Head of Management Consulting Services
BDO Consultants Pte Ltd

Executive Director and Head of Management Consulting Services
BDO Consultants Pte Ltd
With more than 20 years of experience in business intelligence and management consulting, Roger has a proven track record in areas that include market intelligence and brand research, feasibility studies, strategy consulting, internationalisation, family businesses and performance management. His global expertise in management consulting includes countries such as Brazil, China, Taiwan, Myanmar, India, Australia, USA, Indonesia, United Kingdom, Middle East and North Africa region.


Irving Low
Head of Advisory (Consulting)
KPMG Singapore
Irving is a partner in KPMG in Singapore and has been with KPMG for over 28 years, having worked in both the London and Singapore offices. As the Co-Head of Advisory (Singapore and Indonesia), he is responsible for the Advisory businesses and practices across Management Consulting and Risk Consulting. Irving sits in the firm’s Senior Executive Committee which oversees the firm’s strategic and operational excellence. His key area of practice is in corporate governance, where he is also the KPMG APAC Leader for Board Advisory Services. He has undertaken numerous corporate governance reviews for both public and private organisations in light of the renewed focus in this area. He is a frequent invited guest and speaker at board meetings and presentations as well as public forums on corporate governance.
In October 2018, Irving was appointed to the Board of the Singapore Tyler Institute (STPI). He was also appointed on that same year to the Advisory Board for the School of Accountancy for the Singapore Management University. Together with the other Board of Advisors, they are tasked to help shape the future of the accounting profession.
In addition, Irving is a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) where he is a member of the Governance Committee and the chairperson of CPA Australia Sub-committee for the Public Sector.
Guidelines and Pricing
GUIDELINES
Nomination is open to outstanding companies headquartered 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 local and homegrown companies in all industries. The company must be headquartered in Singapore.
Eligible companies may nominate any initiatives that highlight their excellent work such as:
✔ outstanding project or service 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
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?
Go to the online nomination form and read the nomination guidelines.
Fill in the required details about the company and contact person for the nomination.
Select your tech category and industry.
Provide your project name, 500-word write-up, client feedback (if any), key achievements, and project photos.
Wait for the nomination confirmation email and acknowledge it once received.
Note:
- Companies may submit up to three (3) 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.
*Due to the pandemic, this year's awarding and interviews with winning companies will be held through individual award presentations.
Award trophies will be couriered to the winning companies' addresses.
Watch previous interview videos here.
KEY DATES
Deadline for submission: 11 March 2022, Friday
Award presentations: April 2022
Past Winners
- Adventus Singapore Pte. Ltd. - IT Services
- Allschool - Education
- APRIL International Enterprise Pte. Ltd. - Manufacturing - Paper
- Hako Technology Pte. Ltd - Financial Services
- Healthway Medical - Healthcare
- LEAP Commerce - Social Media Marketing
- LEAP Commerce - Supply Chain
- LHT Holdings Limited - Manufacturing - Pallets
- Singapore Telecommunications Limited - Telecommunications
- SoMin.ai - Computer Software
- Stellar Lifestyle Pte Ltd - Advertising
- Thome Ship Management Pte Ltd - Shipping
- Valency International Pte Ltd - Retail
- Walking On Sunshine - Beauty & Cosmetics
- Adventus Singapore Pte Ltd - IT Services
- Advisors Alliance Group - Financial Technology
- AEM Holdings Ltd. - Manufacturing Technology
- Eden Strategy Institute - Consulting
- IGG - Internet/New Media
- Infosys Compaz Pte Ltd - Cloud Services
- Lagos Free Zone, A Tolaram Group Venture - Industrial Construction
- Meinhardt Group International - Engineering
- Moleac Pte Ltd - Pharmaceuticals
- MTM SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE LTD - Shipping
- Oncoshot - Health Products & Services
- PSB Academy - Education
- Stamcorp International Pte Ltd - Metals & Mining
- Utracon Overseas Pte Ltd - Heavy Civil Construction
- Verticurl - Marketing Technology
Adventus Singapore Pte Ltd - IT Services
Chiropractic First Group Pte Ltd - Health & Wellness
Declarators Pte Ltd - Declaring Agent
Gardens by the Bay - Hospitality & Leisure
Singlife - Financial Services
Stamford American International School - Education
vCargo Cloud - Trade Technology
YCH Group - Logistics
Zenyum Pte. Ltd. - Health Products & Services
- E-TECH BUILDING SERVICES PTE LTD - Building Services & Facilities
- Global Indian International School - Education
- NOVU Fasthetics - Health & Wellness
- Axe Factor Pte Ltd - Hospitality & Leisure
- Adventus Singapore Pte Ltd - IT Services
Adventus Singapore Pte Ltd - IT Services
BR Metals Pte Ltd - Metals & Mining
Imagene Labs Pte Ltd - Health Products & Services
Meinhardt (Singapore) Pte Ltd - Engineering
One Farrer Hotel & Spa - Hospitality & Leisure
PSB Academy - Education
Agrivo International Limited - Agriculture
Cityneon Holdings - Diversified Services
ENOVAX PTE LTD - IT Services
Moove Media Pte Ltd - Advertising
PSB Academy - Education
RHT Holdings Pte. Ltd. - Compliance Consulting
Richz Technology (S) Pte Ltd - Industrial Services
Kloud-Soft Pte Ltd - Computer Software System Integration
Black Marketing - Enabling LinkedIn For You - Social Media Marketing
CCCS International Learning Institute - Education
Consistel (Singapore) Pte Ltd - Telecommunications
i-Sprint Innovations - Technology
International SOS - Health Products and Services
MC Payment - Financial Technology
One Farrer Hotel - Hospitality & Leisure
RT LLP - Accounting Services
THE MUSIC PARLOUR PTE. LTD - Music
ViewQwest - Broadband Telecommunication
Contact Us
For more details, contact:
Jane Patiag
+(65) 3158 1386 ext. 217
awards@charltonmediamail.com
Meet the Judges


Max Loh
EY Singapore and Brunei Managing Partner; EY Asean IPO Leader
Ernst & Young
Max is Managing Partner for EY in Singapore and Brunei and EY Asean IPO Leader. He was the former EY Asean Regional Managing Partner and has vast experience providing assurance and business advisory services to a broad range of clients spanning technology, food and beverage, construction, manufacturing and trading companies, as well as hotels, financial institutions and governments.
Max has led assignments as a reporting accountant for companies across Asia-Pacific in their listings on the Singapore Exchange, Hong Kong Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange. He has also been in the reporting auditor role in reverse takeovers. He is also highly experienced in helping companies to perform due diligence reviews in their acquisitions as well as in strategic planning, reorganization and transformation projects.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from National University of Singapore.


Greg Unsworth
Digital Business Leader,
PwC Singapore

Digital Business Leader,
PwC Singapore
Greg is PwC Singapore’s Digital Business Leader and has previously served as PwC’s technology sector leader for the Asia Pacific region. He oversees a team of 20 partners and 400 professional staff who help their clients manage business risks, enhance governance and controls programmes, comply with regulations and build digital trust.
He also serves on the firm’s Leadership Team and has significant experience advising clients around digital business initiatives and
managing risks. Greg was instrumental in establishing PwC’ Singapore’s “reimagine digital” programne and establishing the Digital Innovation Office. The reimagine digital programme is focused on transforming the delivery of services through technology
platforms and new capabilities, building talent capability and services to address clients’ digital agenda as well as investing in
development of key digital assets including AI enabled business and smart nation imperatives.
Greg is a member of a number of global advisory and editorial committees involved in the development of the Firm’s industry thought leadership and he regularly works with the global and regional industry networks and digital innovation leaders.


Jiak See Ng
Financial Advisory Leader, Asia Pacific
Deloitte
Jiak See has over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, auditing and business, financial and accounting advisory services. She has managed assignments in industries such as F&B, retail, logistics, insurance, property, manufacturing and hotels. She has considerable experience in M&A, fund raising, business expansion strategy, management consulting, corporate and shareholder restructuring, debt restructuring, due diligence, IPO, RTO, valuation, financial planning and post-merger integration.


Roger Loo
Executive Director and Head of Management Consulting Services
BDO Consultants Pte Ltd

Executive Director and Head of Management Consulting Services
BDO Consultants Pte Ltd
With more than 20 years of experience in business intelligence and management consulting, Roger has a proven track record in areas that include market intelligence and brand research, feasibility studies, strategy consulting, internationalisation, family businesses and performance management. His global expertise in management consulting includes countries such as Brazil, China, Taiwan, Myanmar, India, Australia, USA, Indonesia, United Kingdom, Middle East and North Africa region.


Irving Low
Head of Advisory (Consulting)
KPMG Singapore
Irving is a partner in KPMG in Singapore and has been with KPMG for over 28 years, having worked in both the London and Singapore offices. As the Co-Head of Advisory (Singapore and Indonesia), he is responsible for the Advisory businesses and practices across Management Consulting and Risk Consulting. Irving sits in the firm’s Senior Executive Committee which oversees the firm’s strategic and operational excellence. His key area of practice is in corporate governance, where he is also the KPMG APAC Leader for Board Advisory Services. He has undertaken numerous corporate governance reviews for both public and private organisations in light of the renewed focus in this area. He is a frequent invited guest and speaker at board meetings and presentations as well as public forums on corporate governance.
In October 2018, Irving was appointed to the Board of the Singapore Tyler Institute (STPI). He was also appointed on that same year to the Advisory Board for the School of Accountancy for the Singapore Management University. Together with the other Board of Advisors, they are tasked to help shape the future of the accounting profession.
In addition, Irving is a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) where he is a member of the Governance Committee and the chairperson of CPA Australia Sub-committee for the Public Sector.
SBR National Business Awards
SBR National Business Awards
The SBR National Business Awards is a prestigious awards programme that honours the best local and homegrown companies in Singapore for their outstanding projects that greatly contribute to Singapore’s fast-growing economy.
TESTIMONIALS
Hear from the past winners of the SBR National Business Awards:
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What can I nominate?
You can nominate any initiatives that highlight your company's excellent work such as:
✔ outstanding project or service 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.
How do I nominate?
- Go to the online nomination form and read the nomination guidelines.
- Fill in the required details about your company and contact person for the nomination.
- Select your industry category.
- Provide your project title, 500-word write-up, client feedback (if any), key achievements, and photos of the project that you are nominating.
- 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.
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 jane@charltonmediamail.com.
Will there be an awards dinner this year?
Due to the current pandemic, the physical awards dinner will not happen this year. As an alternative, we will conduct Individual Award Presentation and Interviews at Conrad Centennial Singapore or Digital Award Presentation and Interviews via Zoom video conferencing.
Further details and guidelines will be disclosed to the winners upon announcement of results via email.
Watch previous interviews here.
When is the deadline to submit an entry?
The deadline for this year's nomination entries is on 11 March 2022, 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.