Manufacturing Asia Awards 2023 and Asian Export Awards 2023 nominations now open
The awards programmes celebrate innovation and excellence in Asia's manufacturing and export scene.
The manufacturing industry in Asia has been a driving force behind the region's economic growth, playing a pivotal role in the global supply chain. Despite challenges such as geopolitical tensions and disruptions caused by the pandemic, Asia’s manufacturing industry continues to thrive, showcasing uniqueness, innovation, and remarkable growth.
Similarly, exporters in Asia have experienced significant opportunities for growth and expansion, showcasing remarkable resilience in the face of challenges posed by the pandemic.
To honour and celebrate the achievements of outstanding manufacturing companies and exporters in the region, two prestigious awards programmes are now open for nominations: Manufacturing Asia Awards 2023 and Asian Export Awards 2023.
The Manufacturing Asia Awards 2023, previously the Made in Singapore and Designed in Singapore/Made in Hong Kong and Designed in Hong Kong awards programmes, is a prestigious event that recognises exceptional products that are proudly manufactured and designed in Asia. Meanwhile, the Asian Export Awards is now in its sixth year and it aims to laud the achievements of export companies that have maintained a strong presence in Asia and contributed to the region's growth.
Manufacturing companies with offices and operations in Asia are invited to submit their entries to compete in various main categories at the Manufacturing Asia Awards. These categories include:
- Customer Service of the Year
- ESG Initiative of the Year
- Lean Manufacturing Initiative of the Year
- Manufacturing Innovation of the Year
- Predictive Maintenance Initiative of the Year
- Product Design of the Year
- Product Launch of the Year
- Quality Control Initiative of the Year
- Research and Development of the Year
- Sustainable Manufacturing Initiative of the Year
- Workforce Transformation of the Year
On the other hand, nominations for Asian Export Awards are open for export companies with offices and operations in Asia.
Categories for the Asian Export Awards are:
- Campaign of the Year
- Customer Engagement Initiative of the Year
- Excellence Award
- Export Innovation of the Year
- Export Product of the Year
- Export Service of the Year
- Logistics Initiative of the Year
- Market Development of the Year
- Product Adaptation Initiative of the Year
- Supply Chain Initiative of the Year
- Sustainability Initiative of the Year
Betagro Public Company Limited was amongst the winners in last year's Asian Export Awards, having been named Product Exporter of the Year - Poultry for its S-pure chicken brand, a poultry meat product that is made completely without any growth enhancers or additives.
"It's a tremendous honour for us to have received this award. I would like to thank the committee for the nomination and then also for the award. It's a great honour, as I said. Singapore is a very important market for us, and we have to put a lot of energy and a lot of effort into creating a product that fits the market. This is a big encouragement for our team and all the effort they put in, so thank you very much,” said Dr Oliver Gottschall, Chief Operating Officer - Food Business at Betagro.
Both the Manufacturing Asia Awards and the Asian Export Awards provide a platform to showcase innovation, excellence, and significant contributions to the manufacturing and export sectors in Asia. These awards serve as a testament to the ingenuity and adaptability of companies in the region as they continue to drive economic growth and global trade dynamics.
The deadline for submission of nomination entries is on 6 October 2023. To participate in this recognition of excellence in the regional manufacturing and export scene, interested parties can visit the Manufacturing Asia Awards 2023 and Asian Export Awards 2023 webpages or contact Jane Patiag at jane@charltonmediamail.com.
