KUALA LUMPUR, 14 OCTOBER 2023 – The McMillan Global Woods Awards 2023, a distinguished event celebrating excellence across various industries, proudly announced the recognition of 30 business visionaries worldwide. Among these esteemed honourees were Malaysian actor and singer, Alvin Chong 钟瑾桦; Malaysian supermodel and business mogul 

Amber Chia 谢丽萍; Hong Kong actress and influencer, Gine Lin Siu Kiu 連小喬; award-winning Hong Kong actress Wiyona Yeung 楊梓菁; the thunderous powerful drummer, Eric Lau and the visionary Australian billionaire magnate, Georgina Hope Rinehart. 

Organised by McMillan Woods Global (MCMWG) and held at the Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, the event was officiated by Y.M. Tunku Dato’ Mu’tamir Tunku Tan Sri Mohamed from the Royal Household of Negeri Sembilan. It brought together more than six hundred industry leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, artists, and philanthropists who witnessed a standout moment when McM Cares (a philanthropic programme under MCMWG) made a heartfelt RM300,000 donation to the National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM). 

This act of philanthropy not only demonstrated MCMWG's generosity but also emphasised the significance of corporate social responsibility and the transformative impact organisations can achieve by aligning their success with community betterment. Dato’ Seri Dr. Raymond Liew, President & Founder of MCMWG stated, “We ensure that a minimum of RM100,000 is given to charity every year through our net profits and multiple charity drives leading up to the awards night. The McMillan Global Woods Awards 2023 is a celebration of excellence and a reminder that success is not just about personal achievement but also about leaving a positive mark on the world,” 

“We’ve reached our 10th Anniversary this year, which is a testament to the enduring impact of the McMillan Global Awards. To celebrate, we have rebranded with the tagline 'Authenticity, Authoritative, Aspiration,’ reinforcing our mission to honour excellence and innovation while inspiring others to reach new heights, and we will continue to do so in the years to come,” he added. 

This year’s awards attracted a record number of applicants, despite the requirements and evaluations being more meticulous than ever. Miss Rachel Hsu Xin, Organising Chairman of McM Global Awards 2023 said, “Our nomination and evaluation process is designed to be thorough and objective. We take pride in our awardees being selected based on their merit and the transformative nature of their contributions.” 

The categories included McM Icons, awarded to outstanding personalities, both globally and locally; McM Masters, honouring established business entrepreneurs and global leaders; and McM Rising Stars, awarded to thriving young talents, offering them a platform to excel in their careers. Moving forward, MCMWG will continue to be the spark of inspiration for rising industry players and act as a catalyst in emerging new business potentials to spur global industry growth in the future. 

Below is the full list of awardees at the McMillan Global Woods Awards 2023: 

McMillan Global Woods Awards 2023 was organised by McMillan Woods Global, with GV Corporate Advisory as the Platinum Sponsor; Gintell and QSolve as the Gold Sponsors, and Sphere Corporation Sdn. Bhd and Anand Foundation as the Silver Sponsors. 

Supporting organisations include:  

The event was “Managed By” RUP Sdn. Bhd, with Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur serving as the Official Venue. Global Creative Media Agency (GCMA) and Jeff Nickelson Advertising acted as the Official PR Agencies, together with HMS Media and Essenze as the Official Media Partners. 

For more information, please visit: http://www.mcmillanwoods.com/  

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