HONG KONG, Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Asia, the leading non-governmental organization for entrepreneurship in Asia, announced 8 winners of The Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA) 2018 Hong Kong at JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong.
With the theme of 'Promoting Inclusive Economic Development Through Sustainable Entrepreneurship' this year, over 150 attendees were present at the by-invitation only event, comprising of industry leaders, leading entrepreneurs and dignitaries including Mr. J.P. Lee, Chairman of International Chamber of Commerce - Hong Kong; Mr. Ivan Tong, Editor-in-Chief of The Standard; Mr. Wilson Wong, General Manager of Hong Kong Economic Times (HKET); Mr. Eugene Liu, Managing Partner of RSM Hong Kong; Mr Richard Tsang, Chairman of SPRG and Dato' William Ng, President of Enterprise Asia.
Mr. Ng commented, "As advocates of entrepreneurship, we believe that entrepreneurship does not only provide a compelling alternative to individuals to secure their livelihood, but also serve as an important catalyst to promote economic resilience. We want to leverage this program to recognize and honor the dedicated work done by these entrepreneurs who helped to spur economic development in Hong Kong."
"This year, Enterprise Asia is bringing together over 400 innovation experts and business leaders in Macau on 14 and 15 December for the International Innovation Summit and Award 2018, this is just the beginning of the InnovationRev, our new Innovation Ecosystem program in conjunction with InnoMarkTM, the International Certification for Innovation. InnoMarkTM aims to define innovation, while providing the tool and platform for companies to showcase their innovations and rapidly commercializing them," shared Mr. Ng.
Being the most prestigious awards for entrepreneurship in Asia Pacific, APEA seeks to recognize Asia's outstanding entrepreneurs and enterprises for demonstrating sustainable growth, responsible leadership and operational excellence.
"The APEA recognizes the results which we have delivered over the past few years. Most importantly, it encourages us to work harder in making SME financing easier in Asia. And we believe that age is just a number," shared Mr. Tung Chi Fung, Chairman and Executive Director of Sheng Ye Capital Limited after receiving the award under outstanding category.
Mr. Ng says, "APEA is at the forefront in promoting the convergence of innovative entrepreneurship and professional leadership. The recipients of the APEA are not only outstanding entrepreneurs and enterprises, but also demonstrated outstanding business acumen that are both sustainable and exemplary. They all uphold the highest standards of entrepreneurship, which includes allegiance to the two founding pillars of Enterprise Asia, namely Investment in People and Responsible Entrepreneurship."
The annual Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards Hong Kong is now in its 9th year. This year, the committee had received 50 by-invitation only nominations in Hong Kong across 24 industry categories. The award recognition program is held in 14 countries and markets each year.
RECIPIENT LIST OF ASIA PACIFIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS 2018 HONG KONG
Outstanding Category
Corporate Excellence Category
PR Newswire is the official regional news distribution partner of Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2018.
About Enterprise Asia
Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine towards sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, in uplifting the economic status of people across Asia and in ensuring a legacy of hope, innovation and courage for the future generation.
About APEA
Launched in 2007 the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards are the region's most prestigious awards for outstanding entrepreneurship, continuous innovation and sustainable leadership. The Awards provide a platform for companies and governments to recognize entrepreneurial excellence, hence spurring greater innovation, fair business practices and growth in entrepreneurship. As a regional award, it groups together leading entrepreneurs as a powerful voice for entrepreneurship and serves as a by-invitation only networking powerhouse. The program has grown to encompass thirteen markets all over Asia.
For further information, visit www.enterpriseasia.org/APEA.
