Community Business has unveiled the finalists for the 2024 Community Business Awards. These prestigious awards honour individuals and organisations across Asia who are leading the way in promoting diversity, inclusion and wellbeing in the workplace.
This year’s competition attracted over 250 outstanding nominations, reflecting the growing commitment to these values across the region. Finalists have been selected in 16 distinct categories, each representing excellence in championing these vital causes.
“We are thrilled to host our second Community Business Awards, celebrating the remarkable strides in diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as wellbeing across Asia. The growth and evolution we’ve witnessed since our inaugural event last time have been truly inspiring,” stated Janet Ledger, CEO of Community Business. “This year, we’ve expanded our categories to meet the increasing market demand, including the exciting addition of the ‘Creating Social Impact’ sub-category, tailored specifically for not-for-profits and social enterprises. The quality and breadth of nominations continue to impress, showcasing the significant advancements organisations have made in prioritising their people and fostering inclusive workplaces. As we gather to recognise these achievements, we’re not just acknowledging individual successes, but also building a collective vision for a more equitable future in Asia’s business landscape. I’m eagerly anticipating the Awards Ceremony, where we’ll unveil the champions who are setting new benchmarks in DE&I and wellbeing excellence.”
The finalists (in alphabetical order) for each category are as follows:
CREATING SOCIAL IMPACT CATEGORIES
Community Leader Award
This award recognises a community leader in the public and social services sector (including not-for-profits and social enterprises) based in Asia who has demonstrated personal passion and used their influence to advance social change. Finalists include:
- Ahmed Imtiaz Jami, OBHIZATRIK Foundation
- Brian Henderson, Whole Business Wellness Limited
- Faride Shroff, SENsational Foundation Faridé Shroff,
- Lindsay Davis, FemTech Association Asia
Specific Initiative Award
This award recognises a specific initiative driven by a not-for-profit or social enterprise that has had a positive and measurable social impact on under-represented or disadvantaged groups in the broader community in Asia. Finalists include:
- Asia Pacific Youth Development Foundation Limited
- Inspiring Girls Hong Kong
- Resolve Foundation
- Science and Technology for Autism Remediation (STAR) Limited
Partnership Award
This award recognises a specific initiative driven by both a not-for-profit/social enterprise and a corporate in partnership that has, through its overall strategy and wider approach, had a positive and measurable impact on under-represented or disadvantaged groups in the broader community in Asia. Finalists include:
- Caritas Hong Kong and Hongkong Land Limited
- Dentsu Kreaby Studio Indonesia, Spotify and Sun Eater
- FWD Group Holdings Limited and JA Asia Pacific
- HELP Limited and Linklaters
GENERAL DE&I CATEGORIES
DE&I Business Leader in Asia Award
This award recognises a leader/senior executive in the business sector based in Asia who has demonstrated personal passion and used their influence to advance DE&I business practices in their organisation and beyond. Finalists include:
- Ashwani Bhargava, Boeing
- Sarada Vempati, Wells Fargo
- Susheela Rivers, DLA Piper
DE&I Innovation in Asia Award
This award recognises a specific business initiative that demonstrates a bold, new, different or creative approach to advancing DE&I practices in Asia. Finalists:
- EY
- MTR Corporation
- Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC
Employee Network in Asia Award
This award recognises an employee network that has played a strategic and proactive role in advancing DE&I business practices in Asia. Finalists include:
- Boeing
- EY
- Intel
- J.P. Morgan
Achieving Gender Equality in Asia Award
This award recognises an organisation that has made a positive and measurable impact in achieving gender (including nonbinary, trans and intersex) equality in the workplace in Asia. Finalists include:
- Deacons
- Luüna
- Michael Page International
LGBTQ+ INCLUSION CATEGORIES
LGBTQ+ Ally in Asia Award
This award recognises a leader/senior executive in the business sector based in Asia who has demonstrated personal passion and used their influence to advance DE&I business practices in their organisation and beyond. Finalists include:
- Amy Hanly, Morgan Stanley
- Edward Mears, DLA Piper
- Holly McGhee, EY
LGBTQ+ Inclusion Champion in Asia Award
This award recognises an LGBTQ+ employee who has taken proactive and effective steps to promote an LGBTQ+ inclusive culture in the workplace and beyond in Asia. Finalists include:
- Amita Karadkhedkar, Citi
- Kevin Li, Citi
- Tanvi Nair, Northern Trust India
- Zhijun Hu (also known as Ah Qiang), PFLAG China
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Organisation in Asia Award
This award recognises a non-LGBTQ+ focused organisation that has built an LGBTQ+ friendly workplace culture with inclusive policies in Asia. Finalists include:
- AMS
- Eaton HK
- Godrej Properties
Transgender Inclusion in Asia Award
This award recognises an organisation that has adopted a strategic and proactive approach to advancing transgender inclusion in the workplace in Asia. Finalists include:
- PeriFerry
- Publicis Sapient (TLG India Pvt. Ltd.)
- Transtalents Consulting Group
- Varun Beverages Limited
WELLBEING CATEGORY
Wellbeing in Asia Award
This award recognises an organisation that has implemented a strategic and proactive approach to promoting good health and wellbeing, in different aspects of wellbeing, including financial inclusion, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and social wellbeing. Finalists include:
- EY
- Fair Employment Agency
- FWD Group Holdings Limited
- Sheraton & Four Points by Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung
INDIA CATEGORIES
DE&I Champion of Change in India Award
This award recognises an employee who has been a visible and committed champion of change by promoting DE&I in the workplace and beyond in India. Finalists include:
- Dhanashri Jogal, State Street
- Dr. Kishora Shetty, Boeing
- Shashwati P, Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages
- Vieshaka Dutta, Publicis Sapient (TLG India Pvt. Ltd.)
Advancement of Women in India Award
This award recognises a specific initiative that has had a positive and measurable impact on supporting and promoting the advancement of women in the workplace in India. Finalists include:
- Aditya Birla Capital
- Citi
- EY
- Hindustan Unilever Ltd.
Championing for Neurodiversity and Disability Confidence in India Award
This award recognises an organisation that has demonstrated a strategic and proactive approach to champion neurodiversity or build disability confidence in the workplace in India. Finalists include:
- EY
- Godrej Properties Limited
- Wells Fargo
LGBTQ+ Inclusion in India Award
This award recognises a non-LGBTQ+ organisation that has demonstrated a strategic and proactive approach to creating an inclusive workplace for LGBTQ+ employees in India. Finalists include:
- Citi India
- Morgan Stanley
- Northern Trust India
CELEBRATING THE WINNERS
The winners from Asia Award Categories will be announced at the Asia Awards Ceremony at Soho House Hong Kong and virtually on Thursday 5 September; and the winners from the India Award Categories will be announced at the India Awards Ceremony in Bangalore and virtually on Thursday 19 September.
For more information about the 2024 Community Business Awards, click here.
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