In conjunction with the 40^th CACCI Conference to be held later this year, CACCI  is pleased to announce the launching of the 11^th CACCI Local Chamber Awards, the 9^th Asia-Pacific Young Entrepreneur Award, the 5^th Asia-Pacific Women Entrepreneur Award, and the 4^th Hydropower and Clean Energy Excellence Award hereby request all Primary Members to submit their nominations.

11th CACCI Local Chamber Awards

First presented in 2004, the CACCI Local Chamber Awards aims to recognize local chambers for their outstanding achievement in promoting the industrial, commercial and social welfare of their respective communities. It is also intended to help promote CACCI awareness among members of local chambers in the region.

The criteria and mechanics for these Awards as well as the Nomination Form can be downloaded HERE. The summary schedule of the selection process for your guide and easy reference is also included. Winners will be selected from two categories: (a) Category One for big local chambers, and (2) Category Two for small local chambers. By choosing a winner from each of the two categories, CACCI gives all local chambers a chance to win regardless of size.

9th Asia-Pacific Young Entrepreneur Award

The Asia-Pacific Young Entrepreneur Award was inaugurated in 2006 in celebration of CACCI’s 40^th anniversary in 2006. Presented every two years thereafter, the Award aims to recognize outstanding young entrepreneurs in the region, who are not only successful in their business, but also advocate corporate social responsibility.

CACCI encourages each Chamber to participate in this Award Program and help us in promoting it to your respective constituencies. The criteria and mechanics for the Award, as well as the Nomination Form can be downloaded HERE. CACCI Primary Members are encouraged to submit up to two top nominees to the CACCI Secretariat.

5th Asia-Pacific Women Entrepreneur Award

The inaugural Asia-Pacific Women Entrepreneur Award was presented as part of the activities to commemorate the 50^th Anniversary of CACCI in 2016. The Award aims to recognize excellent women entrepreneurs in the Asia-Pacific rim who not only are successful in their business but also advocate corporate social responsibility for the good of their country.

The criteria and mechanics for the Women Entrepreneur Award, as well as the Nomination Form can be downloaded HERE. The document also contains the summary schedule of the selection process for your guide and easy reference.

4^th Hydropower and Clean Energy Excellence Award

Initiated by the CACCI Asian Council on Water, Energy and Environment (ACWEE) which is under the chairmanship of Nepal, the Asia-Pacific Hydropower and Clean Energy Excellence Award is presented by CACCI in recognition of the person or institution that has contributed significantly to the sustainable promotion, support and development of hydropower and clean energy in the Asia Pacific region.

The nominees could be individuals (entrepreneurs, subject specialists/experts, researchers, academicians, advocates/activists, independent power producers, inventors, media personnel, bankers, authors) or institutions (private organization, public corporation/agency, financial institution, research institution, civil society organization or media agency) in the energy industry. Conferred annually, this award is an encouragement to recognize their efforts and to honor them for encouraging further endeavors.

The criteria and mechanics for the Hydropower Award, as well as the Nomination Form can be downloaded HERE. The document also contains the summary schedule of the selection process for your guide and easy reference.

2026 Award Ceremony

Presentation of the four CACCI Awards will be made during the 40^th CACCI Conference to be held later this year in Manila, Philippines (the exact dates and venue to be announced soon).

CACCI encourages each Chamber to participate in this Awards Program and help us in promoting it to your respective constituencies. Please note, however, that as mentioned in the nomination criteria and mechanics, only member chambers that are up-to-date with their membership fee payments are eligible to submit nominations for each of the Award categories.