2024 Community Business Awards - Finalists

As the final stage in this rigorous assessment process, all finalists have been invited to present to a Judging Panel comprising: 

• At least one external expert/experienced subject matter professional 

• One senior leader from the Award sponsor (if relevant) 

• At least two representatives from Community Business 

Winners from Asia Award Categories will be announced at the Asia Awards Ceremony at Soho House Hong Kong and virtually on Thursday 5 September; while winners from the India Award Categories will be announced at the India Awards Ceremony in Bangalore and virtually on Thursday 19 September, further details to be announced. We will celebrate and acknowledge their achievement and commitment to DE&I and wellbeing at these events. 

For details about the 2024 Community Business Awards, please click here. 

 (Sponsor: A&O Shearman)

To recognise a community leader in the public and social services sector (including not-for-profits and social enterprises) based in Asia who has demonstrated personal passion and used their influence to advance social change.  

Finalists:

- Ahmed Imtiaz Jami, OBHIZATRIK Foundation 

- Brian Henderson, Whole Business Wellness Limited 

- Faride Shroff, SENsational Foundation 

- Lindsay Davis, FemTech Association Asia 

(Sponsor: A&O Shearman) 

To recognise a specific initiative driven by a not-for-profit or social enterprise that has had a positive and measurable social impact on under-represented or disadvantaged groups in the broader community in Asia. 

Finalists:  

- Asia Pacific Youth Development Foundation Limited 

- Inspiring Girls Hong Kong 

- Resolve Foundation 

- Science and Technology for Autism Remediation (STAR) Limited

(Sponsor: A&O Shearman)

To recognise a specific initiative driven by both a not-for-profit/social enterprise and a corporate in partnership that has, through its overall strategy and wider approach, had a positive and measurable impact on under-represented or disadvantaged groups in the broader community in Asia. 

Finalists:  

- Caritas Hong Kong and Hongkong Land Limited 

- Dentsu, Kreaby Studio Indonesia, Spotify and Sun Eater 

- FWD Group Holdings Limited and JA Asia Pacific 

- HELP Limited and Linklaters 

(Sponsor: Citi) 

To recognise a leader/senior executive in the business sector based in Asia who has demonstrated personal passion and used their influence to advance DE&I business practices in their organisation and beyond.  

Finalists:  

- Ashwani Bhargava, Boeing 

- Sarada Vempati, Wells Fargo 

- Susheela Rivers, DLA Piper 

(Sponsor: Citi) 

To recognise a specific business initiative that demonstrates a bold, new, different or creative approach to advancing DE&I practices in Asia. 

Finalists:  

- EY 

- MTR Corporation 

- Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC

To recognise an employee network that has played a strategic and proactive role in advancing DE&I business practices in Asia.

Finalists:  

- Boeing 

- EY 

- Intel 

- J.P. Morgan 

To recognise an organisation that has made a positive and measurable impact in achieving gender (including nonbinary, trans and intersex) equality in the workplace in Asia. 

Finalists:  

- Deacons 

- Luüna 

- Michael Page International 

To recognise a leader/senior executive in the business sector based in Asia who has demonstrated personal passion and used their influence to advance DE&I business practices in their organisation and beyond. 

Finalists:  

- Amy Hanly, Morgan Stanley 

- Edward Mears, DLA Piper 

- Holly McGhee, EY 

To recognise an LGBTQ+ employee who has taken proactive and effective steps to promote an LGBTQ+ inclusive culture in the workplace and beyond in Asia. 

Finalists:  

- Amita Karadkhedkar, Citi 

- Kevin Li, Citi 

- Tanvi Nair, Northern Trust India 

- Zhijun Hu, PFLAG China 

To recognise a non-LGBTQ+ focused organisation that has built an LGBTQ+ friendly workplace culture with inclusive policies in Asia. 

Finalists:  

- AMS 

- Eaton HK 

- Godrej Properties Limited 

To recognise an organisation that has adopted a strategic and proactive approach to advancing transgender inclusion in the workplace in Asia. 

Finalists:  

- PeriFerry 

- Publicis Sapient (TLG India Pvt. Ltd.) 

- Transtalents Consulting Group 

- Varun Beverages Limited 

(Supporting Sponsor: ConnectedConsult) 

To recognise an organisation that has implemented a strategic and proactive approach to promoting good health and wellbeing, in different aspects of wellbeing, including financial inclusion, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and social wellbeing. 

Finalists:  

- EY 

- Fair Employment Agency 

- FWD Group Holdings Limited 

- Sheraton & Four Points by Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung 

(Sponsor: LSEG) 

To recognise an employee who has been a visible and committed champion of change by promoting DE&I in the workplace and beyond in India.  

Finalists:  

- Dhanashri Jogal, State Street

- Dr. Kishora Shetty, Boeing 

- Shashwati P, Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages 

- Vieshaka Dutta, Publicis Sapient (TLG India Pvt. Ltd.) 

(Sponsor: Goldman Sachs) 

To recognise a specific initiative that has had a positive and measurable impact on supporting and promoting the advancement of women in the workplace in India. 

Finalists:  

- Aditya Birla Capital 

- Citi 

- EY 

- Hindustan Unilever Ltd. 

(Sponsor: Publicis Sapient)

To recognise an organisation that has demonstrated a strategic and proactive approach to champion neurodiversity or build disability confidence in the workplace in India. 

Finalists:  

- EY 

- Godrej Properties Limited 

- Hindustan Unilever Ltd. 

- Wells Fargo 

(Sponsor: Moody’s Corporation) 

To recognise a non-LGBTQ+ organisation that has demonstrated a strategic and proactive approach to creating an inclusive workplace for LGBTQ+ employees in India. 

Finalists:  

- Citi India 

- Morgan Stanley 

- Northern Trust India