The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) bagged the COVID-19 Hero Chamber award during the 4th annual APAC Chamber of Commerce Awards announced by Glue Up1 on February 3. The APAC Chamber awards 2020 recognizes and honors individuals and chambers that have shown remarkable leadership and have built a strong culture of innovation in their organizations in the face of adversity during an extremely challenging year for the whole of humankind.
Cebu Chamber wins Hero Chamber award for COVID-19 initiatives
The CCCI was recognized for its joint efforts with the government, non-government organizations, and the society in the fight against COVID-19.
According to Glue Up, the “COVID-19 Solidarity Fund & Initiatives” and the “Project Balik Buhay” spearheaded by CCCI were highlighted as the best projects of the Chamber.
“Impressive leadership and proactivity [are] shown during the pandemic by implementing relevant and practical solutions, positioning the Chamber as a valuable force for effective management,” said Executive Director of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sid Peimer.
The “COVID-19 Solidarity Fund & Initiatives” donated 5 million pesos worth of PPE gowns, face shields, and medical supplies to frontliners and distributed relief goods for affected families, while the “Project Balik Buhay” provided a well-coordinated multi-sectoral plan that calibrated the opening of work based on risk and impact guidelines under General Community Quarantine while taking measures to help the health system cope as cases continued to rise.
“We want to highlight the winners’ immense impact on chamber success as they continuously contribute to the growth of communities across the Asia Pacific despite the regional and local impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. I am pleased to extend my congratulations for their positive contributions that are truly deserving to be held in high regard,” CEO and co-founder of Glue Up, Eric L. Schmidt added.
All nominations for the award were evaluated by the Judging Committee, consisting of worldwide senior-level Chamber experts.
The winners for the APAC Chamber of Commerce Awards are the following:
| Recipients | Award/s |
|---|---|
| The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore | – Large Chamber Of The Year Award – Excellence In Technology & Innovation Of The Year Award |
| Swedish Chamber of Commerce Singapore | – Small Chamber Of The Year Award – Best Community Engagement Program Of The Year Award – Best Virtual Event Of The Year Award |
| Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong | International Chamber Of The Year Award |
| Ayr Chamber of Commerce | Local Chamber Of The Year Award |
| Tatum Albertine Executive Director, American Chamber of Commerce Myanmar |
Executive Of The Year Award |
| Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei CEO, The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore |
Executive Of The Year Award |
| Adam Castillo Governor, American Chamber of Commerce Myanmar |
Rising Star Of The Year Award |
| Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry | COVID-19 Hero Chamber Award |
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