Manufacturing Asia Awards

• All nominations will be reviewed by a judging committee.

• The awards are for excellent products, services, and initiatives which have significantly enhanced the company's business in the regional manufacturing landscape.

• Nomination is free of charge. If your company wins, you are obliged to book the winner's package to maximise the promotional benefits of winning the award. Invoice will only be sent after the announcement of winners.

• Nomination is open to all manufacturing companies with offices and operations in Asia Pacific.

• You must nominate outstanding products, services, or initiatives manufactured in the Asia Pacific region.

• The product, service, or initiative must be launched, upgraded, or improved in the last 24 calendar months.

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

Nominations will be based on the following criteria:

• Innovation - Did the project or initiative demonstrate uniqueness and innovation, such as development of new products, processes, technologies, or business models?
• Growth - Did the project or initiative help the company or business achieve significant growth in numbers?
• Impact - Did the project or initiative achieve measurable impact and significant outcomes to both the business and the industry?
• Scalability - Does the project or initiative have potential to be scaled up across different settings or markets?

1. Go to the online nomination form.

• Fill out the company information and entrant details fields.

• Select your category and industry.

• Provide your product, service, or initiative name, 500-word write-up, and client testimonials (if any).

• Choose the winner's package option that you will book should you win an award.

• Click on the SUBMIT button.

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

3. To strengthen your entry, send supporting documents to [email protected].

• Three (3) product/service photos are required.

• Supporting documents are optional but will highly increase your chances of winning the award. 

• Supporting documents must be in PDF, PowerPoint and/or JPG format. For videos, Youtube.com, Vimeo.com or other video hosting site links must be provided.

The awards will be given out per main category and corresponding industry on a country-level basis.

MAIN CATEGORIES

• Customer Service of the Year - for effective customer service programs to provide exceptional customer service and support
• ESG Initiative of the Year - for excellent and effective programs that promote social responsibility and give back to the community
• Lean Manufacturing Initiative of the Year - for outstanding practices or operations that optimize production efficiency, minimize waste, and improve product quality
• Manufacturing Innovation of the Year - for the most innovative and effective technology implementation to optimize operations and improve products
• Predictive Maintenance Initiative of the Year - for initiatives that leverage on data generated in manufacturing processes to gain insights, optimize operations, and predict maintenance needs
• Product Design of the Year - for innovative and visually appealing industrial designs for products
• Product Launch of the Year - for the launch of innovative and successful new products in the market
• Quality Control Initiative of the Year - for effective quality control practices in place to ensure that products consistently meet or exceed customer expectations
• Research and Development of the Year - for innovative and successful research and development programs that develop new products, technologies, and manufacturing processes
• Safety Programme of the Year - for effective safety programmes that ensure the safety of employees and prevent workplace accidents
• Sustainable Manufacturing Initiative of the Year - for innovative practices that reduce environmental impact, conserve resources, and promote social responsibility throughout a product’s life cycle
• Workforce Transformation of the Year - for initiatives that upskill and reskill the workforce to adapt to new technologies and processes. Examples are training programs, partnerships with educational institutions, and talent development initiatives

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

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

Deadline for submission of entries: 27 September 2024
Awards dinner: November 2024 in Singapore