Inspiration of the Year Global Award 2017
- Southeast Asia Region Commendation CeremonyOn 10 November, Chairman of Hitachi Asia Ltd. (HAS), Mr Kojin Nakakita played host to the Inspiration of the Year Global Award 2017 - Southeast Asia (SEA) Region Award Ceremony.
In all, there was a total of 32 entries from 18 companies in the SEA region, and six winners were honoured at the ceremony. More than 50 attendees consisting of representatives from the winning teams, and fellow colleagues from the Hitachi Group of Companies witnessed the event.
Due to time constrain, the top three winners were given the opportunity to present their winning projects to the audience in hope of inspiring more quality entries in the next IYGA 2018. Chairman Nakakita presented the trophies and certificates to all winners. At his closing speech, Chairman Nakakita highlighted on the importance of working together as One Hitachi and further encouraged everyone to promote the Hitachi brand through this award.
All winners were invited to the Orchard Road Christmas Light-Up Ceremony in Singapore the following day and witnessed the transformation of Orchard Road with the lights sponsored by Hitachi for the 27th year running.
The "Inspiration of the Year" started as a brand award in 2003 to promote the Hitachi brand within Hitachi and its Group of Companies. Since 2012, local screenings were held in each region to enhance awareness of the scheme outside of Japan. Many activities that contributed to improving Hitachi's brand value were seen, as well as activities that embody the Hitachi Group Identity. Each region, namely China, Europe, India, Japan, Southeast Asia, and the United States have since selected their respective winners. Over the past four years, the Southeast Asia (SEA) region has received more than 100 high-quality entries, and all of these entries are testament to the "One Hitachi" spirit.
Grand Prix Winner: Ms. Lourdes Yap (centre), Director of Sales and Marketing, and Ms. Johanna Uy (left) from Hitachi Asia Ltd. Philippine Branch receiving the mock boarding pass from Chairman Nakakita (right). Lourdes is the new and first female brand ambassador where she will endeavour to promote the Hitachi brand through her daily work.
