Top Awards
Learn about the Top Awards category
Last updated 14 October 2025
About
The Top Awards represent the pinnacle of the Singapore Tourism Awards, celebrating exceptional individuals and organisations that have shown dedication to building the tourism sector and contributing to Singapore's pursuit of quality tourism into 2040.
Best Business Event Champion
About
This award recognises an individual from a trade or professional association who has contributed to the growth of the local business events industry and supported the goal to triple MICE tourism receipts by 2040. They are also strong advocates of the association and active lobbyists in attracting events, amplifying Singapore's status as the World’s Best MICE City.
Award Eligibility
Closed to public, corporate, or self-nominations.
Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism
About
This award recognises individuals and/or organisations that have developed and grown Singapore’s tourism sector through providing products/services/events that have made a significant impact in the development and growth of Singapore’s tourism sector through various products and services. Their contributions have had an impact on visitor arrivals and tourism receipts, strengthen our tourism offerings, and reinforce Singapore as a must-visit destination.
Award Eligibility
Closed to public, corporate, or self-nominations.
Lifetime Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Tourism
About
This award recognises 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 sector and Singapore.
Award Eligibility
Closed to public, corporate, or self-nominations.
Outstanding Employer
About
This award recognises a business/organisation 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.
Outstanding Tourism Entrepreneur
About
This award recognises an individual who has demonstrated business acumen, entrepreneurial and leadership skills, creativity and innovative talents, and has helped to enhance Singapore's destination competitiveness.
Award Eligibility
Closed to public, corporate, or self-nominations.
Special Recognition
About
This award recognises individuals and/or organisations for their outstanding creativity, innovative best practices, and significant contributions to the tourism sector.
Eligibility & Assessment Criteria
Closed to public, corporate, or self-nominations.