Award Winners Main & Special Category
The Singapore SME 500 Award recognises outstanding enterprises that demonstrate excellence, resilience, strong business fundamentals and the ability to scale. In recognition that enterprises excel in different areas of strength, the Award framework takes into consideration both overall business performance and distinguished capabilities demonstrated by enterprises.
1. Main Category
This is the core recognition conferred to enterprises that successfully meet the established assessment benchmarks and framework under the Singapore SME 500 Award. This recognition signifies that the enterprise has achieved a trusted standard of business excellence and is positioned among Singapore’s distinguished SMEs.
2. Special Category
In addition to the main category, selected Singapore SME 500 awardees may also be recognised under the distinctive special categories, based on strengthens and performance demonstrated during assessment.
These categories highlight businesses that have displayed exceptional capabilities in the focus areas, and are evaluated amongst all awardees of the Singapore SME 500 for the assessed year.
Important Note1: No additional submission or application is required under the special category.
The awardee will automatically be enrolled for review under the special category upon the activation of digital welcome kit and issuance of Singapore SME 500 Award serial number under the main category.
Important Note2: Announcement of Special Category Award Winners.
Winners of the Singapore SME 500 Award Special Categories will be announced during the awards presentation ceremony.
The five special categories under the Singapore SME 500 Award are:
1. Best Digital Adopter
Winner of the Best Digital Adopter category is selected based on the overall grading of its digital capabilities, adoption of digital solutions and the adaptation of digitalization that has increased the business's market share.
2. Fast Growing SME
Awarded to enterprises that demonstrate strong financial performance, management excellence and clear capability to scale, including potential for international expansion.
3. Emerging Brand
Honours enterprises with impactful brand strength, strategic brand initiatives and market reach or potential.
4. Best SME Workplace
Recognises organisations with standout human-resource practices, strong workplace culture and high employee satisfaction.
5. Green and Sustainability
Awarded to enterprises that integrate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into business processes and demonstrate commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.