The Asia CEO Awards 2025—the Philippines’ most prestigious business awards event—will officially open nominations on May 1, 2025, ahead of its grand ceremony on October 14, 2025. This year’s theme, “Predict the Future by Creating It,” highlights the awards’ commitment to honoring leaders who drive innovation and transformational change across the Philippine business landscape.
The deadline for nominations is August 15, 2025, at midnight, and all entries must be submitted by then to be considered.
Open to all Philippine-based organizations and individuals, the Asia CEO Awards recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the nation’s economic progress, global competitiveness, and international reputation. Eligible nominees include leaders and entities that have excelled in employment generation, business development, or in promoting Filipino heritage globally.
Each year, the Asia CEO Awards spotlights exemplary leadership, unity, and forward-thinking innovation. The 2025 edition continues this tradition, shining a light on those who embody entrepreneurial spirit and visionary change.
The nomination process is open, transparent, and free of charge. Anyone may nominate a candidate, whether they are affiliated with an organization or acting independently. All submissions will undergo a thorough evaluation by an esteemed Board of Judges, with auditing and validation by PwC, a globally recognized professional services firm.
Participants are encouraged to submit nominations early to ensure full compliance with guidelines and to gain maximum exposure throughout the awards season.
The 16 award categories for 2025 are:
- Service Excellence Company of the Year
- Governance Organization of the Year
- Young Leader of the Year
- IT-BPM Techblazer of the Year
- Entrepreneur of the Year
- CSR Company of the Year
- Wellness Company of the Year
- CEO of the Year
- SME Company of the Year
- Diversity Company of the Year
- Technology Company of the Year
- Company of the Year
- Most Innovative Company of the Year
- Sustainability Company of the Year
- Woman Leader of the Year
- Top Employer of the Year
For full details and nomination guidelines, visit: https://www.asia-ceo-awards.org
