ASEAN CSR Business Awards 2024 Recognises 75 Entrepreneurs In Cambodia
The Great ASEAN CSR Business Awards 2024 was held at Koh Pich’s Morgan Tower in Phnom Penh on November 11, 2024, recognising 75 entrepreneurs from 19 different countries for their dedication to corporate social responsibility (CSR).
The awards ceremony was co-organised by the Global Entrepreneur 1% Club and the W Foundation, aimed at highlighting the importance of CSR activities and recognising the good work being done by entrepreneurs based in Cambodia.
In his welcoming remarks, Heang Vuthea, President of the Global Entrepreneur 1% Club, commented on how these awards can help to enhance business operations and also support members of communities in need.
“Today's gathering also reflects the important steps we take as part of promoting sustainable development, improving lives and contributing to the well-being of society in ASEAN as a whole,” said Vuthea.
Speaking further on the awards program, he outlined how it was organised over a period of 80 days, assessing 3,760 candidates from 39 different countries. The awards committee first shortlisted 480 potential candidates, then officially evaluated 280 from 30 countries. In the end, the committee reached a final consensus of awarding 75 winners from 19 countries.
Dr. Kong Vichetra, Founder of the Komar Pikar Foundation (KPF) and Vice President of the Global Entrepreneur 1% Club, also remarked on the significance of CSR activities, saying, "[Corporate] Social Responsibility is not just about contributing back, but about building a sustainable future for all.
He further called on other business owners and entrepreneurs to continue doing their part to support Cambodian society, as it is also important for the development of the country.
The Global Entrepreneur 1% Club expresses hope that more entrepreneurs will participate in CSR initiatives, and hopes to organise larger editions of the awards ceremony with the support of more companies and businesses in the future.
In addition to all the awardees, the Great ASEAN CSR Business Awards 2024 was also attended by representatives of a number of key ministries and institutions, including the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI), the Ministry of Commerce, the Singapore Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia, and the Cambodian-Singapore Investment Association.
The Great ASEAN CSR Business Awards 2024 were divided into five categories:
- Great ASEAN CSR Community Award (10 winners)
- Great ASEAN CSR Star Award (3 winners),
- Great ASEAN CSR Business Award (12 winners)
- Great ASEAN CSR Entrepreneur Award (34 winners)
- Great ASEAN CSR Leader Award (13 winners)
Furthermore, special recognitions were given to:
- H.E Preap Kol, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister – Great ASEAN CSR Outstanding Leader Award 2024
- H.E Dav Ansan, Secretary of State at MISTI and Director of Cabinet – Great ASEAN CSR Achievement Leader Award 2024
- H.E Kao Kosal, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce – Great ASEAN CSR Achievement Leader Award 2024
This article is based on a supplied press release.
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