BUSINESS OWNER OF THE YEAR

Type

Individual

Purpose 

To recognize visionary business owners who demonstrate exceptional crisis management, financial stewardship, and corporate responsibility in post-pandemic recovery.

Recognition

Honors business owners (Chairpersons/CEOs/MDs) driving organizational success while advancing Asia’s economic development through CSR/ESG initiatives and employee development.

Impact

Validates leadership excellence, enhances corporate reputation, and inspires sustainable business practices across industries.

CORPORATE EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

Type

Individual

Purpose 

To celebrate transformative C-suite leaders achieving financial success while fostering organisational harmony and ESG integration.

Recognition

Highlights executives of companies with more than HK$2B (US$250M) in turnover who innovate risk management strategies and mentor future leaders.

Impact

Sets benchmarks for ethical leadership and operational excellence, strengthening investor confidence and industry competitiveness.

COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Type

Company

Purpose 

To acknowledge market-leading enterprises (HK$500M+ / US$64M turnover) excelling in innovation, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation.

Recognition

Rewards firms demonstrating scalable growth, cross-sector impact, and workforce empowerment through ethical practices.

Impact

Positions winners as industry pioneers, attracting talent and investment while driving sector-wide operational standards.

SME OF THE YEAR

Type

Company

Purpose 

To acknowledge SME (less than or equal to HK$100M / US$13M turnover) excelling in its relative growth and its market development, business performance and commercial success.

Recognition

Rewards SME demonstrating success in the innovation of new products or services or the penetration of new markets.

Impact

Positions winners as a trailblazer in their industry, exploring new uncharted areas with successful commercial results.

START-UP OF THE YEAR

Type

Company

Purpose 

To acknowledge start-up (been operating for 5 years or less) with excellence in relative growth and market development, business performance and commercial success.

Recognition

Recognises start-up with a clear strategy to future rollout of products / services, as well as plans for the development of new products / services with scalability and sustainable growth.

Impact

Exemplify champions that developed, deployed or commercialised a unique new product, process or service.

GLOBALISATION AWARD

Type

Company

Purpose 

To honor cross-border collaboration driving Hong Kong’s brand overseas.

Recognition

Highlights firms successfully navigating cultural/regulatory complexities to expand international influence.

Impact

Strengthens Asia’s key cities and regions as global business hubs while fostering knowledge transfer and market diversification

Disclaimer: The English version of all award descriptions and criteria shall serve as the official reference. In the event of any discrepancies between language versions, the English version shall prevail.

Note: All official communications regarding the SCMP Business Awards will be conducted in English. In the event of any discrepancies between language versions, the English version shall prevail.