Top Awards
Learn about the Top Awards category
Last updated 10 October 2025
About
The Top Awards represent the pinnacle of our Awards, celebrating the best of individuals and organisations that have shown dedication to building and growing the tourism sector.
Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism
About
The Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism award recognises exceptional individuals and/or organisations that have demonstrated a significant impact in the development and growth of Singapore’s tourism sector through various products and services. These offerings contribute to visitor arrivals and tourism receipts, adding value by spreading awareness and reinforcing Singapore’s image as a must-visit travel destination.
Award Eligibility
Closed to public, corporate, or self-nominations.
Best Business Event Champion
About
Acknowledges outstanding individuals from a trade or professional association who have contributed to the growth of the local business events industry in the preceding year. They are also strong advocates of the association and active lobbyists in attracting events.
Award Eligibility
Closed to public, corporate, or self-nominations.
Lifetime Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Tourism
About
The Lifetime Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Tourism award honours an individual whose contributions have had a significant impact on the development of tourism in Singapore. Their vision, dedication and commitment set them apart while earning the respect of all within the industry and Singapore.
Award Eligibility
Closed to public, corporate, or self-nominations.
Outstanding Tourism Entrepreneur
About
Acknowledges outstanding individuals who have applied their business acumen, leadership, creativity and innovative talents to assist in the growth and development of Singapore’s tourism industry.
Award Eligibility
Closed to public, corporate, or self-nominations.
Outstanding Employer
About
A business that has adopted practices in any of the following areas:
Learning & Development
Workplace Productivity (including investment in harnessing data for HR tech & people analytics)
Progressive HR Practices in employee experience and well-being; talent attraction/retention/management; diversity, equity & inclusion; workplace culture & engagement
Award Eligibility
Closed to public, corporate, or self-nominations.
Special Recognition
About
The Special Recognition award recognises exceptional individuals or organisations who have made key contributions to Singapore’s tourism landscape. These individuals or organisations are recognised primarily by the creativity of their ideas, best practices, and significance of their contributions to the tourism sector.
Eligibility & Assessment Criteria
Closed to public, corporate, or self-nominations.