Ayala Land, Shell Companies in the Philippines and Packworks lead the list of Philippine companies that were recognized for their excellence in the business world’s most-coveted awards.

Filipino companies won recognition in the recent 2024 Asia Pacific Stevie Awards, hailed as “the Olympics of the workplace.” Leading the list of Philippine companies are Ayala Land, which won a total of 25 awards, Shell Companies in the Philippines (SCiP) which won a Gold Stevie for Innovation in Community Relations or Public Service Communications, and startup Packworks, which won the Bronze Stevie Award in the Company of the Year (Computer Software, Medium-Size) category.

Packworks, which was featured on The Business Manual last May, is a Filipino startup that provides business-to-business (B2B) solutions to sari-sari stores. Through its online platform it seeks to empower millions of sari-sari store owners across the entire Philippines.

Bing Tan, co-founder and CEO of Packworks, said, “This award reflects how our mission resonates with business leaders globally and validates the significance of our work. At Packworks, we are committed to empowering sari-sari stores through our open platform, driving innovation in the e-commerce and retail sectors.”

Packworks’ platform enables more than 270,000 sari-sari stores across the country to digitize their daily operations through its pricing tools, inventory management, and sales and revenue tracking. Additionally, partner stores benefit from increased income through discounts offered by affiliated FMCG brands and companies. 

Forbes Asia recognized Packworks on its 100 to Watch List of 2023. The company was also Startup of the Year gold winner at the first-ever KMC Startup Awards.

The Asia Pacific Stevie Awards

The Stevie Awards was created in 2002 to generate public recognition about the achievements and positive contributions of organizations worldwide. Separate awards are held for the Asia Pacific region, America, Europe, and the Middle East and North Africa.

There are a total of nine Stevie Awards programs, each with its own focus and list of categories. Together they receive more than 12,000 nominations each year. The Asia Pacific Stevie Awards received more than 3,600 nominations across 62 nations and territories. Winners were determined by a panel of more than 300 esteemed executives from all over the world.

The Stevie Awards are considered to be the world’s premiere business awards.