Manufacturing Asia Awards

• All nominations will be evaluated by an independent and reputable judging panel.
• The awards celebrate outstanding products, projects, initiatives, services, and solutions that have made a significant impact on strengthening a company’s position in the regional manufacturing landscape.
• Submission of entries is free of charge. If your company wins, booking a winners package secures your seats at the prestigious awards dinner and provides access to a wide range of valuable benefits at an exclusive cost.

• Nominations are open to all companies with offices and operations in the Asia Pacific region that are either directly engaged in manufacturing or provide products, services, or solutions that support the manufacturing industry.
• You may nominate outstanding products, services, or initiatives that have been launched, upgraded, or significantly improved within the past 24 months.
• Companies in the following industries are not eligible to join the awards programme: tobacco, multilevel marketing, and products with unsupported health-related claims.

Nominations will be based on the following criteria:

• Innovation – Does the project or initiative demonstrate originality and innovation, such as developing new products, processes, technologies, or business models?
• Growth – Has the project or initiative contributed to significant business growth, supported by measurable increases in key metrics?
• Impact – Has the project or initiative delivered measurable results and meaningful outcomes for both the business and the broader industry?
• Scalability – Does the project or initiative have strong potential to be expanded or adapted across different settings or markets?

1. Go to the online nomination form, and carefully review the nomination guidelines.

• Fill out the company information and entrant details fields.
• Select your category and industry.
• Provide the entry title, brief synopsis (1-2 sentence overview), detailed write-up (up to 500 words), describing the project objectives, implementation, and results. particularly aligned with the judging criteria, and any feedback or testimonials (if available).
• Providing three key achievements is required, preferably supported by scalable data, along with three relevant photos related to the entry. For non-tangible entries, you may submit a screenshot of the interface, the company logo, or a photo of the project team.
• You may also submit supporting documents through the form (maximum file size: 10MB). While optional, these can significantly strengthen your submission and increase your chances of winning.
• Select the winners package option you intend to book if you win.
• Click the SUBMIT button to finalise your nomination.

2. Your entry will be processed, and you will receive an email confirmation of your nomination.

3. If your supporting documents exceed the file size limit, collate the materials and email them to Shela Ramos at [email protected].

Note:

• Each company may submit up to three (3) entries.
• Photos are recommended in high-resolution landscape format.
• Supporting documents must be in PDF, PowerPoint, or JPG format. For videos, provide links from YouTube, Vimeo, or other video hosting sites.

The Manufacturing Asia Awards spotlights groundbreaking initiatives from technologies, sustainable practices, and transformative contributions driving Asia’s manufacturing prowess.

Awards will be presented on a country-level basis, honoring a single winner in every category and corresponding sector.

EXAMPLE: Singapore Manufacturing Innovation of the Year - Electronics

For detailed descriptions of each category below, click here.

1. Operational Excellence

Recognising outstanding achievements in the core functions of manufacturing, including production, supply chain, workforce, safety, and facility management.

Covers categories such as:

• Channel Partner of the Year
• Contract Manufacturing Initiative of the Year
• Distribution Initiative of the Year
• High-Performance Production Line of the Year
• Lean Manufacturing Initiative of the Year
• Legal & Compliance Initiative of the Year
• Manufacturing Facility of the Year
• Manufacturing Innovation of the Year
• Manufacturing Services Provider of the Year
• Predictive Maintenance Initiative of the Year
• Quality Control Initiative of the Year
• Safety Programme of the Year
• Smart Factory of the Year
• Sustainable Manufacturing Initiative of the Year – Nominees must select the subcategory that best aligns with their initiative: Chemicals, Circular Product, Energy, Logistics, Pollution, Recyclability, Renewable, Supply Chain, Thermal Efficiency, Waste, or Water.

2. Export & International Growth*

Highlighting excellence in expanding global reach, developing overseas markets, and driving cross-border innovation in products, services, or strategy.

Covers categories such as:

• Export Innovation of the Year
• Export Product of the Year
• Export Service of the Year

*Winners in the above categories will receive the Asian Export Awards trophy and official logo.

3. Product Development & Commercial Excellence

Celebrating innovation, creativity, and commercial success in product design, packaging, launch strategies, and customer-facing campaigns.

Covers categories such as:

• Packaging Initiative of the Year
• Product Design of the Year
• Product Launch of the Year
• Research and Development Initiative of the Year

4. Projects & Strategic Initiatives

Acknowledging forward-thinking projects and strategic transformations that advance digitalisation, ESG goals, innovation, and long-term competitiveness.

Covers categories such as:

• AI Initiative of the Year
• Analytics Initiative of the Year
• AR/VR Deployment Initiative of the Year
• Automation and Robotics Initiative of the Year
• Brand Initiative of the Year
• Campaign of the Year
• Circular Economy Initiative of the Year
• Cloud & Edge Computing Initiative of the Year
• Customer Engagement Initiative of the Year
• Customer Service of the Year
• Cybersecurity Innovation Initiative of the Year
• Data Intelligence Initiative of the Year
• Digital Transformation Initiative of the Year
• Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year
• Employee Experience Initiative of the Year
• Energy Efficiency Initiative of the Year
• ESG Initiative of the Year
• Future Skills Development of the Year
• Global Manufacturing Strategy of the Year
• Industry 4.0 Initiative of the Year
• Logistics Initiative of the Year
• Market Development of the Year
• Marketing Initiative of the Year
• Modernisation Project of the Year
• Omnichannel Strategy of the Year
• Product Adaptation Initiative of the Year
• Sales Initiative of the Year
• Supply Chain Initiative of the Year
• Sustainability Initiative of the Year
• Training & Development Programme of the Year
• Workforce Transformation of the Year
• Excellence Award

INDUSTRY CATEGORIES

• Accessories
• Aerospace and Defense
• Agriculture
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Aluminum
• Apparel
• Appliances
• Automotive
• Automotive Accessories
• Aviation
• Batteries
• Beverages (non-alcoholic)
• Books and Periodicals
• Building Facilities
• Chemicals
• Cleaning and Sanitation Products
• Computer Hardware
• Construction Materials
• Consumer Electronics
• Consumer Goods
• Cosmetics
• Electrical
• Electronics
• Energy
• Fixtures and Fittings
• Food
• Footwear
• Furniture
• Glass
• Hardware Tools
• Houseware
• Industrial Machinery and Equipment
• Jewelry
• Leather Products
• Lighting
• Machinery
• Medical Devices and Equipment
• Metals and Mining
• Musical Instruments and Equipment
• Office Supplies
• Packaging
• Paper
• Personal Care
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Pharmaceuticals
• Plastics and Rubber
• Signage
• Sporting Goods
• Stationery
• Steel
• Textile
• Toys and Novelties
• Vehicles
• Wood Products

Submission of entries is free of charge. If your company wins, the winners package secures your seats at the prestigious awards dinner and gives you access to a wide range of valuable benefits at an exclusive cost. 

To know more about the entitlements and pricing, you may email Shela Ramos at [email protected].

Deadline for submission of entries: 19 September 2025
Awards ceremony in Singapore: 18 November 2025