Advisory: Exercise vigilance, Verify source of communications.
We have received reports notifying that third parties are contacting members listed in the Award Winners Registry for commercial purposes, promoting and selling marketing packages purported as "business awards". Members have also received unsolicited WhatsApp messages claiming that they are invited for various "awards". Please be advised that ATC do not issue invitation of such through messaging platforms (eg: WhatsApp). Businesses are advised to exercise precaution and verify the party's identity. If in doubt, please contact us at 6304 3145 or email members@atc.sg for assistance. Visit our advisory page for more information.
Assessed applicants that have been approved and awarded under the Singapore SME 500 Award will be required to take up the Singapore SME 500 Award Winner's Exclusive.
The Award Winner's Exclusive is a comprehensive award package that covers the listed entitlements that an awarded applicant will receive. The one-time cost for the Singapore SME 500 Award Winner's Exclusive is S$ 2,616.00 (inclusive of 9% GST).
The Award Winner's Exclusive is applicable strictly for approved and awarded applicants. The award committee do not accept any payment(s) prior to the completion of the application's assessment or individual request for purchase of the Award Winner's Exclusive.
As majority of ATC's programmes are provided complimentary for businesses or on pro-bono basis for individuals, the cost for the Award Winner's Exclusive helps ATC offset related costs involved for the Singapore SME 500 Award programme. Such costs includes ceremonial, event, assessment, etc.
Following the Singapore SMESummit ("SMESummit") inaugural launch in 2023, the SMESummit is a highly anticipated event that brings together local Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs), innovators, entrepreneurs, industry experts and thought leaders to explore the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of our local SMEs.
The SMESummit brings brings a wealth of experience and expertise, and with a keen understanding of the challenges and opportunities that SMEs face and plays a pivotal role in connecting businesses, facilitating knowledge exchange, and ultimately contributing to the overall advancement of the SME sector.
Apart from the standard entitlements covered under the Singapore SME 500 Award Winner's Exclusive, awardees will also be provided with access to the SMESummit that includes access to exhibiting partners, networking zone and business matching.
Apart from the listed award entitlements, receipients will get coverages and invitations not limited to:
As the Singapore SME 500 Award is exclusive and is being conferred to only 500 SMEs across 20 industries and business sectors per year, award winners that are being conferred the award are considered to have proven its success with remarkable corporate performance, credible business trading policies and outstanding business strategies. The Singapore SME 500 Award will further value add the awarded business, enhancing its business position within the industry and being looked upon as an industry leader. Businesses that are conferred the award are being recognised not only in Singapore, but in the Asia region too.
The Singapore SME 500 Award provides award winners with a wide array of business growth and network opportunities. Apart from being invited and featured during the Singapore SME 500 Awards Presentation Ceremony, award winners will be presented with opportunities to take part in the Association of Trade & Commerce (Singapore) events and conferences, providing award winners with multiple platforms to showcase their specialty and establish commercial relationships.
Award winners will also be invited to networking sessions organized by the Association of Trade & Commerce (Singapore) to present its business / brand to attendees;
Extensive media coverage is being provided, providing award winners due recognition and susbstantial publicity support. With heightened public profile, award winners can expect to enjoy greater business opportunities.
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