Metro Finance and BNI Hong Kong co-create "Top 100 Business Awards" Across 10 Key Industries

By FM 104 Metro Finance

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 July 2024 - Metro Finance and BNI Hong Kong, the world's leading business networking and referral organization, jointly hosted the inaugural "Top 100 Business Awards 2024" Award Presentation Ceremony on July 10 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event was attended by over 2,000 BNI business leaders from different countries and regions. The ceremony honored companies and professionals from ten key industries in Hong Kong for their innovation, transformation, and outstanding contributions amidst challenging times. A forum themed "Co-creating: Enhancing the Development and Competitiveness of Hong Kong's Ten Industries" was also organized, where business leaders shared insights on managing their businesses and promoting the recovery and growth of Hong Kong's business community.

Ms. Lilian Cheong Man Lei, JP, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, was invited to deliver congratulatory remarks to the Top 100 award recipients. She was joined by Mr. Sung Man Hei, Managing Director; Mr. Steven Ma Chun Wai, Chief Operating Officer and Mr. Anthony Leung, General Manager of Business and Market Development from Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited, as well as Mr. Stanley Kong, Executive Director of BNI Hong Kong & Macau, China; Ms. Stella Yung, Executive Director of BNI Hong Kong & Macau, China; Mr. Lion Lai, Provincial Director for Guangdong, China, BNI and Ms. Cecily Huang, Provincial Director for Guangdong, China, BNI and their team members for group photo taking.

The Guests-of-Honor included Mr. Joseph Chan Ho Lim, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury; Dr. Bernard Chan Pak Li, JP, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development; Mr. Sung Man Hei, Managing Director of Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited; Mr. Steven Ma Chun Wai, Chief Operating Officer of Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited; Mr. Stanley Kong, Executive Director of BNI Hong Kong & Macau, China and Ms. Stella Yung, Executive Director of BNI Hong Kong & Macau, China. They were joined by members of the esteemed judging panel to officiate the opening ceremony. Ms. Lilian Cheong Man Lei, JP, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry was invited to deliver a speech to congratulate the Top 100 winners. The event also brought together BNI Hong Kong members, other distinguished entrepreneurs, and professionals to gather, exchange ideas, share experiences, and spark new thinking for the market.

The "Top 100 Business Awards" aimed to recognize the outstanding performers in Hong Kong's top 10 industries: "Medical, Health & Sports", "Construction & Environmental Hygiene", "Professional & Corporate Services", "Finance, Investment & Real Estate", "Information Technology & Innovation", "Education & Training", "Lifestyle & Family Services", "Food & Beverage", "Distributors & Factories", and "Marketing & Exhibitions".

The Guests-of-Honor of the inaugural “Top 100 Business Awards” included Mr. Joseph Chan Ho Lim, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury; Dr. Bernard Chan Pak Li, JP, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development; Mr. Sung Man Hei, Managing Director of Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited; Mr. Steven Ma Chun Wai, Chief Operating Officer of Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited, Mr. Stanley Kong, Executive Director of BNI Hong Kong & Macau, China and Ms. Stella Yung, Executive Director of BNI Hong Kong & Macau, China. They were joined by members of the esteemed judging panel and the winning companies to officiate the opening ceremony.

The winners in each of the 10 industries were selected by a distinguished judging panel. The judging panel included: Dr. Wingco Lo Kam Wing, President of The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong; Mr. Simon Wong Kit Lung, BBS, JP, Chairman of Quality Tourism Services Association; Mr. Simon Wong Ka Wo, BBS, JP, Honorary Chairman of Hong Kong Brand Development Council and President of Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants and Related Trades; Ir. Ho Chi-Shing, Chairman of the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency; Mr. Gary Yeung Man Yui, President of Hong Kong Smart City Consortium; Dr. Michael Chan Yue Kwong, Honorary Chairman of the Marketing Institute of Hong Kong; Dr. John Leung Wai Keung, Director of Institute of Continuing and Professional Education, Hang Seng University; Ir. Dr. Cary Chan, MH, JP, Honorary Advisor, Asia Energy Studies Centre and Mr. Stanley Kong, Executive Director of BNI Hong Kong & Macau, China.

The judging panel conducted a rigorous and fair assessment based on five criteria, including "Tradition meets innovation", "Market Share", "Customer Satisfaction", "Lifelong Learning" and "Positive Attitude towards the Industry", with each category accounting for 20% of the total score. The winners were truly deserving of this prestigious honor, having excelled across these critical performance areas.

The forum, themed "Co-creating: Enhancing the Development and Competitiveness of Hong Kong's Ten Industries", was organized and steered by China Construction Bank (Asia). Several prominent business leaders were invited to share their successful stories, including insights on how to "co-create" and "elevate" their companies to new heights of success and competitiveness. The speakers at the forum included Mr. Allbert Chuang Ka Pun, Vice President of The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong (CMA); Dr. Michael Chan Yue Kwong, Honorary Chairman of the Marketing Institute of Hong Kong; Mr. Simon Wong Ka Wo, BBS, JP, Honorary Chairman of Hong Kong Brand Development Council and President of Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants and Related Trades; and Mr. Vincent Tsui, Chief Investment Strategist, Private Banking Division, China Construction Bank (Asia). The audience benefitted a lot from their sharing and insights.

As an international business networking organization, BNI aims to build connections and transform business models. Over the years, it has helped companies and professionals across more than a dozen industries to expand their business opportunities. With over 5,000 active members in Hong Kong and Macau, BNI has emerged as a major driving force in Hong Kong's business development.

Metro Broadcast Corporation and BNI, both sharing a common philosophy, collaborated to launch the "Top 100 Business Awards". The objective was to promote the development of 10 key industries in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. The awards also recognized BNI's member organizations and professionals for their efforts in innovation, transformation and breakthrough amidst the challenges faced in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. It provided a platform for the winners to share their successful experiences, strategies, and their contributions to their respective industries and the community.

After a rigorous evaluation by the 9-member judging panel, 86 companies across 10 categories were awarded the "Top 100 Business Awards 2024". The list of winners is provided below:

"Professional & Corporate Services" Category: