The Circle of Excellence
Circle of Excellence Awardees are very special:
The Board of judges of Asia ceo awards receives more than 700 credible nominations from premier organizations and people. From this, thejudges choose a small number of Awardees called the Circle of Excellence. This elite group is recognized on the grand stage at the Asia CEO Awards final event in front of 1,000+ senior business leaders. They are also invited to speak at forums organized across the country by Asia CEO Events.
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Trophy accolade
each awardee of the circle of excellence receivesa unique statuette that is a custom work-of-art made from solid glass. Meant to last a lifetime, it can bepermanently displayed as a monument of their achievements and contributions to nation-building and business excellence.
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the grand Stage
all awardees of the circle of excellence are invited to be recognized on on-stage at the final gala of asia ceo awards in front of 1,000+ of the nation's and the region's most senior leaders and accredited media. It is a public record that is Permanent.
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Speaking Invitations
Circle of Excellence Awardees are invited to speak at high-profile forums held by Asia ceo events across the country. Audiences of Asia CEO Events are senior leaders from diverse industries.
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permanent Tribute
awardees become an enduring part of the history of Asia CEO Awards -- currently in its 17th year. awardee pictures and names appear in social media and direct emailings reaching 350,000 recipients across the philippines and southeast asia.
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growing businesses
Awardees have free reign to use the logo, branding, videos and pictures from asia ceo awards to promote and expand their enterprises. many awardees report landing new clients, investments and partnership offers from the mark of excellence that being an awardee of the circle of excellence entails.
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Network Access
Awardees also receive invitations to special events throughout the year attended by senior leaders who are interested to partner with, buy from and sell to companies and people who are awardees of the circle of excellence.
15 Award Categories
How Finalists Are Selected
Asia CEO Awards brings together the leadership elite of the country and southeast asia to recognize the accomplishments of individuals and organizations that have done the most to expand their businesses and benefit their employees and communities.
nominations open
nominations are open from April 30. submit early and often across all 15 categories. nominate for as many categories as you think are relevant. nominations must be received before august 15, MIDNIGHT.
submit early
nominations received well before the final deadline of august 15 can be assessed by scrutineer pwc. They can often make valuable Suggestions to improve your submission to better your chances. You can then re-submit. Nominations received too close to the deadline lose this benefit.
promote yourself
judges can't judge what they don't know. Give as much information as you can for each required criteria. try to provide data driven facts rather than empty claims that can't be backed-up. Many companies provide confidential information that is kept conidential by Judges and our Pwc Scrutineer.
business & social contributions
achievement in business is very important and should always be part of submission materials. The board of Judges wants to know that nominees have produced outsized results that moved their enterprises ahead. they also want to hear what you have done that helps employees, communities and the nation. Include information about social programs that you lead and how they helped advance the skills of employees, their families or the community.
unique & innovative
Judges are often glad to see information indicating that achievements are first-in-philippines, developed in the philippines and success that show the country in a good light compared to others.
Nominations deadline
All submissions must be completed by midnight of August 15, 2026. The deadline is firm and there can be no extensions since the judging schedule is so tight.
PwC Review
A sizeable team of up to 15 experts from PwC reviews and validates submissions. Nominees may be contacted for additional supporting documents that will improve their chances.
judging panel
review
The board of judges have strong reputations to protect and are highly competent. They spend great effort studying nomination materials and assessing submissions.
circle of excellence announced
Asia CEO Awards receives 700+ nominations from many of the most impressive organizations and people. It is typical for individual awards to receive 30-50 credible nominations. From this large number, the Board of judges choose Circle of Excellence awardees for each award. This list of awardees is announced a month or so before the final event to great fanfare. All Circle of Excellence awardees will be presented on-stage at the grand event of asia ceo awards, receive custom trophies along with deserved acclaim.
Grand event gala
The Asia CEO Awards 2026 will be held on October 13 at the manila marriott grand ballroom building -- the largest 5-star facility in the philippines. The Circle of Excellence awardees will be presented on-stage in front of 1,200+ elegantly-attired guests and grand Winners will be announced. media coverage, interviews and general acclaim are expected.
How Awardees Benefit
being an awardee of asia ceo awards is a special honor that is respected by the business leaders. Awardees of the circle of excellence and grand winners report business expansions, partnership offers and capital investments resulting from becoming an awardee of asia ceo awards.
awardees often report receiving offers of new business and customer inquiries. most awardees display trophies in prominent locations and include award information in marketing and pitch-deck materials. Because Asia CEO Awards is
[ 01 ]asia ceo awards is rare because awards are received for merit. It is not a pay-for-prize program and is highly respected by leaders in business and government because There are no fees to submit nominations or to be an awardee.
[ 02 ]People like working for organizations that are legitimate award-winners. being an Awardee of the Circle of Excellence tells current and future employees that you are a premier company in business excellence and social impact. buying scam awards does the opposite.
[ 03 ]Official branding and logos of asia ceo awards are free-to-use by awardees to promote their success to clients, employees, suppliers and everybody else . Award recognition earns high-profile coverage that sponsored content rarely provides.
[ 04 ]Frequently Asked Questions
Nominations for asia ceo awards 2026 opened on April 30, 2026. They will be open until August 15, 2026.
The cut-off date for nominations is August 15 (Midnight), 2026. There can be no extensions since the judging schedule is so demanding. All judging must be completed well before the grand gala on October 13 being held at the colossal Grand Ballroom of the Manila Marriott.
Candidates for awards can be nominated by any person. Individuals and organizations can certainly nominate themselves for awards and this is often ideal since specific information is often necessary. Members of the Board of Judges of Asia CEO Awards are excluded from nominating candidates.
Awards are open to organizations and individuals active in the philippines. two awards, the CEO of the Year and the apex company of the year, are open for nominations from across the 10 ASEAN countries. In all cases, candidates must have made a positive contribution to the development of the economic capabilities and international reputation of the Philippines and asean through their employment and business involvement.
There is NO COST to submit nominations or to be an awardee. Asia CEO Awards is not a fake or fraudulent awards program. Asia CEO Awards would never ask you to pay to receive an award. Asia CEO Awards has a nomination process that is overseen by an esteemed Board of Judges who are among the most prominent leaders of the nation and scrutinized by global audit firm, PwC.
The judging process is scrutinized by PwC. Judges with commercial involvements with any of the nominated organizations and individuals inhibit themselves from voting.
Real Awards Don’t Cost Money. Buying fake awards and promoting yourself as “award winning” is unethical and deceptive to your clients, staff and the country, especially if you know it is a scam, or have a nagging suspicion.
1. If you are required to pay money for an award, then it is fraudulent. Examples include: marketing expenses, use of logo, print advertising, social media announcements, trophy costs, listing costs, etc.
2. If you are nominated by a “selection committee,” and didn’t know about the nomination. This means you are a target of the fraudulent award scam to get money out of you.
Hundreds of nominations are received. From this large number, an elite group of awardees called The Circle of Excellence is chosen for each award category. The announcement of The Circle of Excellence are premiered at an Official Media Launch usually in september (well before the grand event being held on October 13, 2026). The judging process is often arduous and contentious.
The Circle of Excellence Awardees and the Grand Winners will be presented on-stage to great acclaim on the night of 17th Asia CEO Awards on Tuesday, October 15, 2026.
The Asia CEO Awards finale is a grand gala event held at the magnificent grand ballroom of the Manila Marriott -- the largest 5-star facility in the nation and the only one able to hold the event. 1,200+ of the nation's and the region's most senior leaders are present to celebrate the success of their teams and the nation. Asia ceo awards 2026 will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2026.
The finale event of asia ceo awards attracts the pinnacle of of the nation's elite leaders and companies. People attend from across Asia and the world. It is considered one of the greatest opportunities for business promotion, networking and team building. It is not to be missed.
15 Award Categories
Be Recognized Among Elite Business Leaders
Asia CEO Awards, presented by SANTE, is the largest business awards event in the Philippines and considered the largest event of its kind in Southeast Asia. Its purpose is to promote the Philippines as the premier business destination for global enterprises. The event is considered a must-attend occasion for business leaders active across the region.