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CEBU CITY -- The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) bagged the COVID-19 Hero Chamber of the Year award during the 4th annual APAC Chamber of Commerce Awards announced by Glue Up on February 3.
The APAC Chamber awards 2020 recognizes and honors individuals and chambers that have shown remarkable leadership and have built a strong culture of innovation in their organizations in the face of adversity during an extremely challenging year for the whole humankind.
The award recognized CCCI for its joint efforts with the government, non-government organizations and the society in the fight against COVID-19, specifically its “COVID-19 Solidarity Fund & Initiatives" and the "Project Balik Buhay" which were highlighted as best projects of the Chamber, Glue Up in its media release said.
“Impressive leadership and proactivity shown
during the pandemic by implementing relevant and practical solutions,
positioning the Chamber as a valuable force for effective management,” According
to Sid Peimer, Executive Director of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The Hero award recognized the CCCI’s program “COVID-19 Solidarity Fund & Initiatives" that donated P5-million worth of PPE gowns, face shields, and medical supplies to front liners and distributed relief goods for affected families.
It also recognized the "Project Balik Buhay" that provided a well-coordinated multi-sectoral plan that calibrated the opening of work based on risk and impact guidelines under General Community Quarantine while taking measures to help the health system cope as cases continued to rise.
CEO and co-founder of Glue Up, Eric Schmidt said that the Team wants to highlight the winners’ immense impact on chamber success as they continuously contribute to the growth of communities across the Asia Pacific despite the regional and local impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I am pleased to extend my congratulations for their positive contributions that are truly deserving to be held in high regard,” Schmidt added.
All nominations for the award were evaluated by the Judging Committee, consisting of worldwide senior-level Chamber experts.
Other winners for the APAC Chamber of Commerce Awards include the Executive of the Year Award that went to Tatum Albertine, Executive Director of American Chamber of Commerce Myanmar and Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei, CEO, The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore.
The Rising Star of the Year went to Adam Castillo, Governor, American Chamber of Commerce Myanmar while the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore got the Excellence in Technology & Innovation of the Year Award.
The Best Virtual Event of the Year Award to the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and the Best Community Engagement Program of the Year Award went to Swedish Chamber of Commerce Singapore.
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