Timeline

1 June 2011
Nomination/application open

End of November 2011
Nomination/application close

December 2011
Submission of completed questionnaire closes

January 2012
Shortlisted companies meet with judging panel

Mid of February 2012
Announcement of results

8 March 2012
Grand Prize Presentation Ceremony cum Gala Dinner

Benefits & Incentives

  • Management Excellence Award
  • Brand Excellence Award
  • Design Innovation Awardd

Judging Criteria

Under stringent criteria, entries will be judged by an independent international panel comprising industry authorities, management strategists and renowned academics. Judging criteria include considerations of the company’s :

  • leadership and strategies
  • marketing and branding
  • human capital development
  • business process and execution capabilities
  • financial and wealth management

Distinguished Panel of Judges:

Mr. Byun Sang Joon
Publisher of GaGu Guide

Chairman of Korean Living Furniture Association
Michael Buckley
International hardwood expert
Mr. Brian Casey
President and Chief Executive Officer of the High Point Market Authority

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John JC Chan
Regional Director, SEA and Greater China

American Hardwood Export Council
Professor KC Chan
President, Wholistic Learning Consortium.

Founding Director, Centre for Professional Training and Development
Dr Casey Loo
DPhil, MIB, BA,
Publisher / Editor-in-Chief

Furniture & Furnishing Export, International magazine
Office and Contract International magazine
Founder, Furniture Leadership Award,
Advisor, Marketing and Promotion, CAPFA
Mr. Takayoshi Nagashima
Executive Director/Chairman, International Relations Committee Of Japan Specialized Newspapers Association

Vice President, Japan Specialized Newspaper Association Federation

Editor-in-Chief, The Home Living

President, AIK Co Ltd


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Mr. Jean-Jacques Dufour
Contributor,
Le Courrier du Meuble Former CEO

French Bedding Federation France


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