THE 2011 AWARD SPONSORS:

eBay

With more than 90 million active users globally, eBay is the world's largest online marketplace, where practically anyone can buy and sell practically anything. Founded in 1995, eBay continues to connect a diverse and passionate community of hundreds of millions of individual buyers and sellers, as well as small businesses – and we continue to find new ways to help people do business. Their collective impact on e-commerce is staggering: In 2009, the total worth of goods sold on eBay was $60 billion – $2,000 every second.

Enabling ecommerce and entrepreneurship is at the heart of what we do, which is why we actively advocate on policy issues that impact the internet, small business owners and our community of sellers.

To learn more about our latest and ongoing efforts in supporting entrepreneurship and small business, drive sustainable ecommerce, and enable millions of people to shop, pay and communicate online through our global portfolio of businesses, visit and join our Government Relations grassroots network http://www.ebaymainstreet.com

For more information, please contact Isabelle Neo at isneo@ebay.com





Weber Shandwick

Weber Shandwick is a leading global public relations agency with offices in 74 countries around the world. The firm’s success is built on its deep commitment to client service, our people, creativity, collaboration and harnessing the power of Advocates - engaging stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputation. Weber Shandwick provides strategy and execution across practices such as consumer marketing, healthcare, technology, public affairs, financial services, corporate and crisis management.

Its specialized services include digital/social media, advocacy advertising, market research, and corporate responsibility. In 2010, Weber Shandwick was named Global Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report for the second year in a row; an ‘Agency of the Decade’ by Advertising Age, Large PR Agency of the Year by Bulldog Reporter, a Digital Firm of the Year by PR News, and Top Corporate Responsibility Advisory Firm by CR Magazine.

The firm has also won numerous ‘best place to work’ awards around the world. Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit
http://www.webershandwick.com or http://www.webershandwick.asia





Kreab Gavin Anderson

Kreab Gavin Anderson is a global strategic communications partnership, advising corporations and other organisations on issues of strategic importance in business, finance and politics. The firm helps its clients solve complex communications challenges, maximise their opportunities and achieve their strategic goals.

Worldwide, Kreab Gavin Anderson is expert in reputation management, corporate positioning, crises and issues management, M&A and capital market communications, public affairs and government relations. http://www.kreabgavinanderson.com





Hewlett-Packard

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. As the world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure at the convergence of the cloud and connectivity, and develops solutions that will define the future of the industry. At HP, we provide seamless, secure, context-aware experiences for a connected world.

HP has been operating in the Asia Pacific region for the past 48 years. We started our operations in 1963, in Japan. Since then we have opened offices in more than 17 countries. Broadly, our operations across the region span manufacturing centers for several of our product categories, R&D centers that are constantly coming up with new ways to enhance our core products and HP Labs that focuses on innovative high-end research. Our newest lab facility was established in Singapore in February 2010.

More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com





News Corporation

News Corp is a diversified global media company with operations in eight industry segments: filmed entertainment; television; cable network programming; direct broadcast satellite television; integrated marketing services; newspapers and information services; book publishing; and other. The activities of News Corp are conducted principally in the United States, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, Asia and Latin America. www.newscorp.com





Prospect

Prospect is a global talent resource consultancy specialising purely in the PR and corporate communications sectors. With offices in Hong Kong and London, Prospect has a team of dedicated and results orientated consultants that cover all sectors within the PR and Communications market.

Emma Dale, Managing Director of Asia Pacific, based in Hong Kong, heads up a team of consultants covering the Asia Pacific region, including Hong Kong, Singapore and China. Recruiting at a senior level for both global PR consultancies and in-house communications teams, Prospect covers all sectors including financial, corporate, healthcare, public affairs, consumer and technology. As Prospect purely specialises in PR and Corporate Communications, we provide clients with experienced staff in these sectors and can also give advice on salary and benefits and overall market knowledge. Prospect Asia is a bespoke search and selection consultancy able to execute both search mandates and contingent opportunities.

Since its creation in 2002, Prospect is built on a set of core values which focus on:

• Building close relationships with clients and candidates to form strategic partnerships;
• Taking an ethical and honest approach in everything we do;
• Focussing on quality when dealing with candidates and clients.

For an initial conversation, please contact the founding Director Emma Dale on +852 9177 8123 or emma@prospectresourcing.com

The Qantas Group

The Qantas Group’s two complementary flying brands, Qantas and Jetstar, give it unique strength in terms of scale, network and customer reach. Qantas is Australia’s largest domestic and international airline and is ranked among the world’s leading premium carriers. Founded in 1920, it has operated continuously for longer than any other airline. Jetstar is one of the world’s fastest-growing and most successful low-cost carrier brands, operating in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific and throughout Asia.

The Qantas Group employs approximately 35,000 people and offers services across a network spanning over 170 destinations in more than 40 countries in Australia, Asia and the Pacific, the Americas, Europe and Africa.

A broader portfolio of subsidiary businesses and strategic investments, such as Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qantas Freight, generate diverse revenue streams and add value for customers and investors.

Qantas has served the Asian region for 70 years, and now operates flights from Australia to Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Tokyo, Shanghai, Jakarta, Manila and Mumbai, while the Qantas Group’s Singapore-based subsidiary, Jetstar Asia, flies to a wide range of Asian destinations. The Group has announced plans to launch two new airlines in Asia: a premium carrier serving the business market and Jetstar Japan, a joint venture with Japan Airlines and Mitsubishi.

Qantas is a founding member of the oneworld alliance.

Food Industry Asia

Food Industry Asia (FIA) is a non-profit society based in Singapore. As a membership organisation, we represent and promote the views of the food and drink industry throughout the region, using science-based advocacy to shape public policy.

Serving as a regional hub for outreach in Asia, we bring together industry leaders from the world’s most successful food companies, providing a high level forum for dialogue and accord. We champion initiatives that promote sustainable growth, and support global policies that are aligned to regional goals.

Our members share common values on food safety, international competitiveness and the delivery of public health outcomes that are relevant to their products. Together, we lend support to local industry groups in the region and reach out to stakeholders who share our common values.

Our founding members are successful, world-leading companies who share a commitment to deliver the highest standards in food quality and safety. Together, they form the FIA Coordinating Council, the driving force behind our mission to play a leading role in the region’s economic success.





Henry Hale Maguire Pte Ltd

Based in Singapore, Henry Hale Maguire is a boutique firm offering executive search and executive coaching services in Asia Pacific. Our core practices are Corporate Affairs, Technology, Consumer and Financial Services.

Our focus is to strengthen talent inside and outside organizations.

Internally we coach senior talent to improve their position and thinking. We give them the tools to better understand their obstacles, making them more effective and confident in their skills, strategy, vocabulary and relationships.

Externally we uncover, assess and benchmark the right people for senior positions; those who will be both a functional and cultural fit. We take time to coach and prepare with our candidates - longer than most. Our service is specific, subtle, intimate, intuitive, individual-and our track record of successful placements is rock solid.

Partial client list: McKinsey & Co,Fedex, DHL, KKR, APCO, The Walt Disney Company, Accenture, Diageo, Eli Lilly, Mead Johnson Nutrition, Standard Chartered Bank.

We work smart, ethically, openly, and partner with those with whom we can bring tangible benefit and value.

Contact: Neal Horwitz, Managing Director
www.henryhalemaguire.com

Vriens & Partners

Vriens & Partners (V&P) is an Asia-focused corporate advisory firm, specializing in government relations, public affairs, political risk analysis, stakeholder relations, and strategic counsel related to the political aspects of M&As.

V&P operates at the nexus of business, government, civil society and the media. Our principal consultants, over many years spent in both the private and public sector, have acquired expert knowledge of both the legislative processes and media environment in their respective countries. They have developed strong and reliable networks among senior civil servants, politicians, journalists and business leaders in Asia and they bring these practical assets to bear on client assignments.

Beyond our headquarters in Singapore we have teams on the ground in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Jakarta, Hanoi and Manila. Through this integrated network of offices in the major capitals of the region we provide our clients with a comprehensive coverage of South-East Asia. Besides this we are currently setting up in Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Timor Leste and Papua New Guinea.

Fleishman-Hillard Asia Pacific Public Affairs

Fleishman-Hillard is the world's largest public affairs consultancy and its Asia Pacific region offers an integrated network of experienced practitioners providing seamless access, information, and consultation to clients in the global business and public policy environment.

We possess considerable experience in communicating with government and media, and in campaign development and execution, along with a deep understanding of regulatory environments and influencers. Our experienced counsellors are established experts in the local markets we serve, and bring political acumen, dedicated client service, and the best strategic minds to help achieve clients' goals.

These senior advisors include former government officials who are well-versed in the legislative process and decision making. Corporations, associations, and non-profit institutions - large and small, local and multinational - call on Fleishman-Hillard to help them achieve their public policy goals.
 
Some of our work includes: advice to government and industry on food safety, aging population and national budget issues; preparation of country branding strategies; work with industry associations and clients on market access issues; communication of government policy positioning; advising heads of state on critical national agenda items, and offering communication counsel on government strategy around political, trade and economic issues. Our campaigns enlist everything from sophisticated online outreach strategies and research to persuasive face-to-face conversations to help our clients effectively deliver their messages. They have led to major policy wins and meaningful results for a diverse group of clients.

For more information contact Rachel Catanach or visit http://fleishmanhillard.com

EON The Stakeholder Relations Firm

Revolutionizing Communications. EON is the pioneering stakeholder relations firm in the Philippines. We provide cutting-edge communication consultancy services that aim to forge trust-based relationships between our clients and their stakeholders. Since 1998, we have served as a strategic partner of top multinational companies who want to build good reputation in the Philippines and establish relationships with their stakeholders from the government, business community, academe, media, professional groups, advocacy groups and other sectors.

EON specializes in deploying strategies in the areas of Government Relations and Public Affairs, Corporate Branding and Positioning, Crisis and Issues Management, Media Relations, Consumer PR, Digital Communications and CSR. EON is the Philippine Affiliate of Edelman, the largest independent global PR network in the world.





PR Newswire

PR Newswire (www.prnewswire.com) is the premier global provider of multimedia platforms that enable communication professionals to leverage content to engage with all their key audiences. We provide end-to-end solutions to produce, optimize and target content – from rich media to online video to multimedia – and then distribute content and measure results across traditional, digital, mobile and social channels. PR Newswire has offices in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region, and is a United Business Media company.
Email query@prnasia.com to know more.





AmCham-China

The American Chamber of Commerce in the People's Republic of China (AmCham-China) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that represents US companies and individuals doing business in China. AmCham-China's membership comprises more than 2,600 individuals from over 1,200 companies. The organization has its main office in Beijing, with chapters in Tianjin and Central China (Wuhan).

AmCham-China's mission is to provide government advocacy, information, networking opportunities and business support services to American companies in China, helping them succeed. Each year, AmCham-China holds more than 150 events, ranging from industry-focused panel discussions and high-profile speakers to business networking events.

Corporate social responsibility is another top priority for AmCham-China and its members. One example is the chamber's annual Charity Ball, raising money for worthwhile causes. AmCham-China has also been active in responding when the community in China faces crisis. This includes recent natural disasters, such as the crippling snowstorms in southern China in 2009. In response to the devastating Sichuan earthquake, the organization and its member companies committed more than US $100 million in money, goods and services to help with recovery and relief efforts.

For more information about AmCham-China, please go to www.amchamchina.org

The Research Pacific Group

The Research Pacific Group is an established independent opinion & marketing research company spanning Asia with full service offices in India, China/HK, Japan, Korea, Singapore and Malaysia, and partner offices in all other Asean markets. The Company a wide range of surveys and polls, ranging from high level opinion leader surveys to surveys among regulatory and government bodies, as well as more broad mass-market studies of the general business or consumer populations.

Extensive experience in Corporate Reputation, Employee Communications, Customer Attitude Polling as well as Issues-focused polls and surveys on sensitive topics.
By industry sector, significant exposure to Automotive, Banking& Financial, Communications, Hospitality & Tourism, Medical & Pharmaceutical, and many more.

In each country our companies are managed day to day by local culturally attuned senior researchers with many years of business experience who are thus able to bring context to findings and effectively brief clients on local issues.

For further information contact Irwin Hankins i_hankins@respac.com

THE 2011 AWARD PARTNERS:

The US-ASEAN Business Council
The US-ASEAN Business Council is the pre-eminent representative of American business in Southeast Asia. Currently celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Council represents over 100 major U.S. corporations across all 10 member nations of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN). Council members range from those who have been active in Southeast Asia for over 100 years to newcomers looking to expand their presence in one of the world’s most dynamic markets. The nations of ASEAN include nearly 600 million people and a combined GDP of USD $1.5 trillion across Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. U.S. exports to ASEAN are on par with China and three times greater than U.S. exports to India. Currently celebrating 25 years of service, the Council supports members through offices in Washington, DC, Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta, Manila, and Singapore. The Council leads major business missions to key economies; convenes multiple meetings with ASEAN heads of state and ministers; and is the only U.S. organization to be given the privilege to raise sectoral and member company concerns in consultations with the ASEAN Finance and Economic Ministers, as well as the ASEAN Customs Directors-General at their annual meetings.
Whether a company is looking for advocacy assistance, access to key decision makers, or business analysis, the Council has long established relationship in ASEAN and Washington which make it the most effective conduit between decision makers on both sides of the Pacific. 
Learn how we are building U.S. competitiveness in Southeast Asia at www.usasean.org

The Council of Public Relations Firms of Hong Kong
As Asia's hub for commerce and technology, Hong Kong continues to achieve dramatic expansion in its role as a regional leader. The public relations industry grows concurrently, and the cPRf brings consultancies together to establish standards, discuss issues affecting the industry, and to identify strategies for enhancing the professional reputation of public relations firms in Hong Kong. The Council supports public relations practitioners and the public relations profession by providing a range of member services including accreditation, events and education programs. Its members meet regularly to examine issues including industry ethics, business and public relations trends, and to liaise with other professional and business bodies, and with Government.
The cPRf now has 25 members that work together to ensure high standards of professional competence and ethical practice, and to promote the vital role of effective public relations in the management of organizations. The Council's task forces examine a number of key areas including professional standards development, copyright, public issues and, importantly, the implementation of its accreditation system.

The Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI)
The Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI) is an independent not-for-profit
Research Institute that promotes thought leadership, Asian leadership, international
business relations, economic cooperation and strategic thinking. ASLI’s mission is to
help organizations enhance leadership and strategic capabilities through the
interchange of ideas, information and knowledge. Towards that end, ASLI
continuously engages in the research and implementation of strategic leadership
programmes, publications, conferences, CEO Membership Forums, and international
business missions. ASLI’s vision is to create a better society.
ASLI has also established a Centre for Public Policy Studies. As a private sector
think-tank, ASLI focuses on the areas of economic policy and competitiveness,
regional economic cooperation, education reforms and human capital development,
national unity and national integration. ASLI’s CEO and Board Members participate
in a number of high level government dialogues and put forward the voice of
business. For more information visit: http://www.asli.com.my/

The Public Relations Consultants' Association Of Malaysia
Founded in 1999, the Public Relations Consultants' Association of Malaysia is an independent, non-profit organisation representing public relations practitioners either working in-house or in consultancies.
PRCA Malaysia is dedicated to fostering public relations excellence, contributing effectively to organisational goals nationwide, and becoming a model for effective communication.
The Association serves as a platform for the exchange of information and views, while striving to set industry standards, develop young consultants and provide a unified voice for practitioners.

Global Alliance (GA) for Public Relations and Communication Management
The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management is the umbrella organisation linking PR Professional Associations worldwide. It is a Non-Profit Organisation whose membership comprises national associations in Public Relations (PR) and Communication Management representing over 160,000 practitioners world-wide. The GA works to promote high standards, and to unify PR and Communication Management practitioners for professional development opportunities by sharing knowledge and networking within the profession.
The Global Alliance builds on the cooperative efforts of PR Professional Bodies (who build on the cooperative efforts of PR Professionals) to tackle common problems with a global perspective. By partnering with national bodies to increase professionalism in Public Relations, this Alliance works to enhance the influence of the Public Relations industry among its constituents around the world. Current GA projects include: Associations Management, Global Curriculum, Credentials and PR landscapes.
To learn more about the GA and its current projects, please visit, www.globalalliancepr.org

The China-Britain Business Council
The China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) is the UK's leading source of practical services to British companies doing business with China.
CBBC supports British companies of all sizes - new entrants and established operations -providing business services, practical in-market assistance and industry initiatives. Services provide companies support to access the potential of the China market and to develop a sound business strategy. Working closely with UK Trace & Investment, for whom CBBC offers Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS) services on behalf of, CBBC's services are delivered through a network of seven offices in the UK and presence in 11 Chinese cities.
Membership offers further benefits including discounted prices for services, special member-only events and information. CBBC's status allows it to play a vital role in lobbying both UK and Chinese officials on matters important to the success of British business in China. For more information visit: www.cbbc.org

IMA Asia
IMA Asia provides clients with a sounding board for corporate strategy in Asia. We currently support the regional management teams of over 250 MNCs in the region. IMA Asia’s services are delivered by way of monthly peer group discussions for regional CEOs (Asia CEO Forum); CFOs (Asia CFO Forum); and for direct reports to the regional CEO (Asia Management Program). The discussions range from country analysis and corporate structure to managing acquisitions and competitive strategy. While some of the region’s best speakers and experts are brought in to lead discussions, the primary focus is on shared insights based on experience. In addition to IMA Asia’s own team of analysts, we are backed by a network of country associates who each run peer group programs for country-level CEOs in Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and India. IMA Asia’s peer group briefings are supported by a range of regular reports, which include our signature Asia Pacific Executive Brief, Asia Forecast Book and Asia Demand Watch. For more visit: http://www.imaasia.com/

CIPR
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations is the professional body for PR practitioners in the UK. With over 9,500 members involved in all aspects of communications, the CIPR is at the heart of the public relations profession and is the largest public relations organisation in Europe. In 2005, we were awarded a Royal Charter, in recognition of our role in the professionalisation of public relations and as a founding member of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management.
The CIPR advances the PR industry in the UK by making its members accountable through a code of conduct, developing policies for the PR industry, representing its members, and raising standards through education and training. For further information, visit www.cipr.co.uk

The Public Relations Institute of Australia
The Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) is proud to represent public relations and communication professionals in Australia and establish the highest standards of practice and integrity for our vibrant and growing industry. PRIA represents and provides professional support and recognition to 3,000 individual practitioners, and almost 200 consultancies.
Since 1949, it's been our role to promote and enhance the profession and its status to the broader community throughout Australia and to enforce the principles of ethical standards and represent public relations practitioners in the best interests of the profession. Our members are drawn from in-house and agency practice across all sectors of the industry, from corporate to government to community.
All members are required to make a personal, written commitment to a stringent Code of Ethics, governed by a senior group of practitioners known as the College of Fellows. PRIA also provides members with privileged access to a range of resources, tools and professional support to help them develop the current role or the next. Volunteer committees comprising of PRIA members organise and run hundreds of networking, information and training events each year, to help improve members’ professional skills, networks and opportunities.
For more information, visit www.pria.com.au

The Irish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
The Irish Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong (the 'ICC'), formerly known as the Irish Business Forum, is members-focused non-governmental organisation that aims to strengthen business links between Hong Kong, the rest of China, Asia and Ireland. Although it has a particular affinity to the Irish business community in Hong Kong, it welcomes membership from applicants of all nationalities and industries.
The ICC organises business, social and sports related events and works with other chambers on common aims and objectives. Regular e-briefings keep members fully informed on contemporary business developments. The chamber participates in the International Business Committee which gives it a strong position to make representations to the Hong Kong government on matters affecting members' businesses. The ICC keeps in regular communication with the Irish government and overseas trade development offices, which can provide support for entry into the Irish market.
The ICC’s events are regularly attended by some of the leading Irish and Chinese businesspeople in Hong Kong providing a wealth of knowledge and experience of working in Hong Kong and China. All of its events are held at convenient locations in Hong Kong and provided at special member's rates.
For more information please visit: http://www.irishchamber.hk/

To become a 2011 award sponsor or partner please contact Mark O'Brien on +66 223 18149