About the Awards

1. Credit will be given to companies that report their CSR activities openly and clearly within the context of a recognised CSR Reporting framework such as the GRI-G3.

2. Credit will be given to companies that can demonstrate independent assurance or verification of the impact of their CSR programmes from third parties.

3. Credit will be given to companies which are signatories or supporters of international CSR frameworks such as the UN Global Compact or the UN Principles for Responsible Investment and which demonstrate a clear commitment to fulfilling their responsibilities under these frameworks.

4. Preference will be given to long-term programmes which address as wide a range of stakeholders as possible through useful, innovative and meaningful CSR activities that make a real difference to the environment or to the communities which they touch.

5. For new or start-up projects, companies are encouraged to show how the projects will build into longer term programmes and credit will be given to clearly identified sustainability features in the design of the project.

Each submission must include the following information:
(DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION : 1st March 2019)
Nomination Fee: USD 813

• Best CEO
  

  The CEO is the face of the company to all the employees, shareholders and stakeholders. The CEO should be in principle, a separate person persons, to ensure an appropriate balance of power, increased accountability and greater capacity of the Board for independent decision making. Much is dependent on the CEO’s capability, management skills and discretion to lead the company. 

  The award for Best CEO goes to a person who represents the makings of an effective Board leader:

  • Performance orientated
    Significant results is achieved by the CEO during his term through deliberate strategies and processes implemented while upholding high standards of corporate governance.
  • Leadership Qualities
    Ensure effective communications with shareholders and staff with the vision to build a sustainable organization. Ability to inspire and led the organisation in good and bad times.
  • Talent Management Strategies
    Aligning individual goals with corporate strategy, linking advancement and succession processes, nurturing talent and creativity
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
    Shows strong commitment in word and in deed to the practice of CSR and Sustainability in the company (community outreach programmes, positive environmental practices, volunteerism, good workplace practices)

• Best CFO
  

  Today, the role of the chief financial officer (CFO) is under greater scrutiny both internally and externally. CFOs face never ending pressure to cut costs, grow revenue, and ensure control. The CFO is a company’s financial leader and it is often his/her mandate to figure out the company’s funding requirements.

  • Financial Disclosure, Transparency and Good Corporate Governance
    A leading driver and exemplary figure in advocating and implementing organizational accountability and transparency. Sets and maintains high standards of disclosure and financial reporting.
  • Excellence in Financial Performance and Capital Adequacy
    Strong track record in achieving strong financial performance while ensuring sufficient capital adequacy. Demonstrated consistency in performance including innovativeness and astuteness in financial markets instruments and vehicles while ensuring effective compliance and transparency to financial reporting, regulatory developments and capital requirements.

• Best Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Team
  

  There are times that the corporate communications team is entrusted with the daunting task of coordinating sound and timely corporate messages in response to situations that affect the interest of the company.

  This award recognizes the best corporate communications team that helps the company achieve its goal in communicating with investors, the media, stakeholders and the communities they operate in.

  •  Communication & Investor Relations Skills
    
    1. Effective, timely and accurate communication and dissemination of information to stakeholders, media and the community.
    2. Effectiveness in dealing with crisis situations through a well planned and executed strategy.
    3. New and innovative initiatives to enhance company’s communication to stakeholders.
    4. Able to achieve and sustain positive brand and corporate image to investors and consumers through specific strategies.

• Best Governed & Transparent Company
  

  This award recognises companies who are exceptional in many important corporate performance indicators, corporate governance, transparency and risk management. The Board and management takes a broad view across multiple indicators both in financial and non financial aspects resulting in robust economic performance both in good and bad times. The company practices a culture of openness and transparency across all levels of the organisation and practices a high degree of ethics in the marketplace.