Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards

Name

Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards

Legal name

MORS Affairs Sdn Bhd

Website

https://acesawards.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards (ACES Awards) is a Kuala Lumpur-based awards platform, established in 2014, that recognizes leadership, corporate excellence, and sustainability across 17 Asian countries using its proprietary ACES LEAD™ Framework, serving enterprises, leaders, NGOs, and SMEs via annual nominations, gala events, and subscription memberships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Recognition Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Business Associations (813910)

akta.pro primary industry

Awarding Organizations & Credentialing Bodies (Certificates/Diplomas) (EDADAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Executive Leadership Summits (C-Suite, Board, Strategy Offsites) (THAHAMAA)

Keywords

• Corporate excellence awards
• Sustainability recognition
• Leadership awards
• ESG recognition
• Business awards program

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuala Lumpur

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Nomination and Award Fees: Organizations and leaders pay nomination/submission fees to participate in the ACES Awards evaluation process.
2. ACES Circle Membership: Premium community membership program (ACES Circle and ACES Ascend Circle) offering ecosystem access, strategic introductions, and cohort deal books for enterprises.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ACES Awards is Asia's defining awards platform recognizing leadership, corporate excellence, and sustainability across the region, now in its 13th edition. It runs annual nomination cycles organized in three waves (Wave 1: Jan-Mar, Wave 2: Apr-May, Wave 3: June) culminating in an Awards Gala in October, with award categories spanning Legacy, Individual, Enterprise, Sustainability, Environment, Community, and Workplace domains. All nominations are evaluated using the proprietary ACES LEAD Evaluation Framework through a six-stage journey, with complementary premium community membership programs (ACES Circle, ACES Ascend Circle) for winners.

Product overview

ACES Awards operates as a unified platform organizing Asia's leading corporate and sustainability excellence awards program. The core offering is the ACES Awards itself—an annual recognition platform with multiple award categories spanning Legacy, Individual, Enterprise, Sustainability, Environment, Community, and Workplace domains. The ecosystem includes ACES Circle, a prestigious leaders' community, and ACES Ascend Circle, a selective 30-enterprise annual cohort for emerging companies. The ACES Laureate Journey recognizes sustained excellence across multiple award cycles. All nominations are evaluated using the proprietary ACES LEAD Evaluation Framework, a metrics-based model assessing leadership, corporate performance, and sustainability impact across four pillars. The evaluation follows a six-stage process from nomination submission through celebration and recognition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACES Awards An annual awards program recognizing exceptional leadership and organizational achievements across Asia, celebrating corporate excellence and sustainability across multiple award categories. Targets enterprises, leaders, and sustainability-focused organizations across 17 Asian countries.
• ACES Circle A prestigious leaders' community providing ecosystem access, meaningful introductions, and a curated deal book for strategic engagement among award honourees.
• ACES Ascend Circle A selective cohort program bringing together enterprises with strong leadership direction, growth momentum, and alignment with future-facing business practices. Limited to 30 enterprises annually with participation in ACES summit and network environment.
• ACES Laureate Journey Recognition program for organisations that have demonstrated sustained leadership across multiple ACES cycles, featuring Virtuoso Laureate and Maestro Laureate tiers.
• Legacy Award Category Awards honoring visionaries who have left an indelible mark on the business landscape, including Lifetime Achievement Award, Industry Pioneer Award, Entrepreneurs of the Year, and Eminent Leaders in Asia.
• Individual Award Category Awards celebrating exceptional leadership and personal brilliance driving Asia's success, including Outstanding Leaders in Asia, Asia's Most Inspiring Executives, Emerging Leaders in Asia, Asia's Impact Advocates, Leading Technopreneurs in Asia, Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and Asia's Most Admirable Young Leaders.
• Enterprise Award Category Awards showcasing dynamic organizations and sector leaders fueling the Asian economy, including Corporate awards (Industry Champions, Most Influential Companies, Best Performing Companies, Leading SMEs, Innovative Tech Companies, Visionary Startups) and Sector-Specific awards for Healthcare Providers, Educational Institutions, and Hotels.
• Sustainability Award Category Awards recognizing advocates, NGOs, and corporations dedicated to holistic sustainability, nation-building, and creating lasting positive impact, including Asia's Most Sustainable Company of the Year, Top Sustainability Advocates, Nation Builder Award, Sustainability Rising Star Award, and NGO/NPO awards.
• Environment Award Category Awards championing guardians of the planet and pioneers of ecological stewardship, including Asia's Green Company of the Year, Top Green Companies, Green Innovation Award, and Green Initiative Award.
• Community Award Category Awards applauding organizations that go beyond business to enrich lives of others, including Asia's Community Centric Company of the Year, Top Community Centric Companies, Community Collaboration Award, and Community Initiative Award.
• Workplace Award Category Awards highlighting organizations that prioritize people and cultivate exceptional company cultures, including Asia's Best Workplace of the Year, Top Workplaces in Asia, and Inspiring Workplaces in Asia.
• Sustainable Products Assessment Product-specific awards assessed against ACES sustainability standards through a structured product review process, with each submission receiving an ACES Product Sustainability Assessment Report.

Quantifiable outcome

• Established in 2014, now in 13th edition
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MORS GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMORS Group is the official organiser of the ACES Awards, leading the initiative to recognise and elevate corporate excellence and sustainability across Asia. As a business intelligence and strategic platform, MORS Group champions impactful leadership and responsible business practices by curating high-calibre events, facilitating thought leadership, and fostering influential networks. Beyond organising the ACES Awards, MORS Group ensures seamless execution of the entire awards ecosystem — from evaluation processes to high-impact media engagements and the prestigious gala ceremony.
• ACES InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ACES Institute is the research and knowledge hub of the ACES Awards, dedicated to advancing corporate excellence and sustainability in Asia. As the research partner, it conducts industry benchmarking, empirical studies, and data-driven assessments to ensure a rigorous, merit-based evaluation process for nominees. The Institute also fosters thought leadership through research publications, case studies, and strategic insights, collaborating with experts, academia, and business leaders to shape best practices.
• AubrenscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAubrens is a specialist consultancy dedicated to advancing sustainability through thought leadership, advisory services, sustainability reporting, and strategic communications. Aubrens plays a key role in the ACES Awards evaluation process, providing advisory support to help nominees and winners strengthen their projects for greater impact by identifying gaps and offering improvement strategies.
• Royal SelangorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal Selangor is the world's largest pewter manufacturer and retailer, handcrafting the prestigious ACES Chiron Centaur trophy that embodies the values of Chiron — wisdom, strength, and leadership — in each unique piece.
• PR NewswireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPR Newswire, a Cision Ltd. company (NYSE: CISN), is a leading global provider of news distribution and earned media software and services. PR Newswire supports the ACES Awards by amplifying the legacy of winners, ensuring their achievements reach global audiences through strategic content distribution.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• HR Asia (Asia's Best Companies to Work For): Publisher of Asia's Best Companies to Work For awards and related workplace recognition programs across multiple Asian markets. Directly overlaps with ACES Awards' Workplace category (Top Workplaces, Inspiring Workplaces, Asia's Best Workplace of the Year).
• Singapore Business Review Awards: Singapore-focused business awards program covering categories such as CEO of the Year, sustainability, and corporate excellence. Comparable in target audience and award structure to ACES Awards, though concentrated in Singapore rather than pan-Asian.

Direct peers

• Asian Banker Awards: The Asian Banker's flagship annual awards program recognizing excellence in banking and financial services across Asia. A specialized business awards brand targeting a similar enterprise audience and operating on a similar nomination-judging-recognition model.
• AsiaOne Awards / AsiaOne Recognition Programs: AsiaOne's branded awards and recognition features celebrating Asian business leaders and enterprises. Comparable to ACES Awards in regional scope, enterprise target audience, and recognition-driven editorial positioning.
• Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (ARES) by Enterprise Asia: Enterprise Asia's flagship sustainability and CSR-focused awards program covering Asian markets. Directly comparable to ACES Awards' sustainability, community, and ESG award categories, with overlapping regional scope and similar enterprise target audience.

Broad incumbents

• Stevie Awards (Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards): Operator of the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards and broader Stevie Awards ecosystem (including The International Business Awards). A globally established business awards program with active Asia-Pacific coverage, competing directly with ACES Awards for corporate excellence recognition across the region.
• The International Business Awards (IBA): Stevie Awards' flagship global business awards program with categories spanning leadership, innovation, and corporate excellence. Competes with ACES Awards for multinational enterprises seeking international recognition and operates a similar evaluation-based model.
• World HRD Congress: Global HR and business leadership awards event with strong Asia-Pacific participation. Comparable to ACES Awards in recognizing leadership excellence, workplace culture, and HR innovation across Asian enterprises.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJ9y-4ZcYUHvtD6b9fnoBuA
• Facebookfacebook.com/ACESAwards
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acesawards
• Instagraminstagram.com/acesawards
• Xx.com/ACESAwards

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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