NordCham Awards Night annually recognizes prominent Nordic companies who have significantly contributed to economic growth, employment generation, investment, and corporate social responsibility in the Philippines. The 2017 edition of the event takes place at the Fairmont Makati Ballroom on March 23, 2017 at 6.00 – 10.00 PM, gathering 200 Filipino and Nordic C-level executives, entrepreneurs, leaders of local and foreign chambers of commerce, Nordic ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, government, and media.
AWARD CATEGORIES
- CSR Company of the Year co-presented by Habitat for Humanity
- Company with Nordic equity with A) a Philippine-targeted and based CSR activity which was implemented in 2016, and B) The activity should be sustainable and viable to have a long lasting effect to the community where it is implemented. Also, the activity should be relevant to the current needs of the community it has served.
- Growth Company of the Year co-presented by Regus Philippines
- Company with Nordic equity with A) The largest percentage growth in number of employees (FTE equivalent) in the Philippines between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016, and B) The largest growth in absolute number of employees (FTE equivalent) in the Philippines between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016.
- Outstanding Employer of the Year co-presented by BDO Unibank
- Company with Nordic equity who
A) Showcases commitment to employees’ welfare
B) Fosters a positive work environment, and
C) Provides interesting career and growth opportunities.
- Company with Nordic equity who
- SME Company of the Year co-presented by KMC Savills
- Company with Nordic equity with A) Maximum 500 employees and turnover of 50 MUSD and no parent company outside the Philippines, B) The largest percentage growth and absolute growth in number of employees (FTE equivalent) in the Philippines between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016, and C) The largest percentage growth and absolute growth in revenue from fiscal year 2015 to fiscal year 2016.
General guidelines for NordCham Awards 2017:
- Companies can self-nominate, or be nominated by a NordCham member
- Only NordCham members can be nominated
- Only companies who are nominated can participate – nominations should be submitted through the form below
- Nominations are open January 31 – February 28, 2017
Board of judges:
• Jan Top Christensen – Ambassador (Denmark)
• Harald Fries – Ambassador (Sweden)
• Ramon Ilusorio – Consul General (Finland)
• Carla Limcaoco – Consul General (Sweden)
• Perry Pe – Consul General (Denmark)
• Capt. Ivar Thomasli – President (Philippine Norway Business Council)
PROGRAM
6.00 PM: Registrations open – Networking, welcome drinks & cocktails served
7.00 PM: Program starts
*Welcome remarks by NordCham Philippines
*Keynote message: “Sustainability in the Heart of Business Strategy – Drawing Parallels Between the Philippines and the Nordic Countries” by Henrik Nordvall, H & M, Sales Manager Philippines
*Dinner & entertainment
*Presentation of NordCham awards: finalists & winners announced
*Live music and more networking
*Grand Raffle: Business Class return ticket to Europe by Airline Partner Turkish Airlines and other prizes
10.00 PM: Program ends
