5th Business Excellence Awards 2008The 5th Business Excellence Awards, held on October 30th at the Sime Darby Convention Centre, was an outstanding success!The awards, held bi-annually, has grown considerably since its inception in 2002 with this year’s submissions far exceeding our expectations. The MCBC’s Business Excellence Awards were initially designed to recognize the achievements and contributions of successful Canadian and Malaysian businesses and individuals as well as to meet the gap created between “Small Medium Enterprises” (SME) and larger organizations. However, the BEA also plays another important role – that of serving as a channel for identifying potential business opportunities in both Canada and Malaysia. 
The challenge of selecting award recipients fairly, was based upon the Criteria based on Canada’s Baldridge National Quality Program. A pre-selection committee and a panel of judges that are linked to various industries in Malaysia was chosen by MCBC. The selection process was also observed by Halim & Lee, Chartered Accountants. We were honoured to have the awards presented to the award recipients by the Yb Datuk Liew Vui Keong, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry Malaysia (MITI), and H.E. David Collins, Canadian High Commissioner of Canada. The 540 attendees were not only treated to a unique video format of the individual awards, but were entertained throughout dinner by Vanessa Tan and Impromptu, an excellent group of musicians known for their brand of “Jazz” music. 
MCBC wishes to thank the Partners and Sponsors of these Awards – for without them, the evening would not have been the success it was: PARTNERS: Celcom; LimKokWing University; MDeC; Smart Reader Worldwide; Talisman Energy and Media Partner – NTV7.
SPONSERS: Denise Wines – wines for the Gala Dinner; Guinness Anchor Bhd. - Beer for the Gala Dinner; Malton – Post Congratulatory Reception; Celcom – gift bags. 
MCBC would like to congratulate the Award Recipientsand recognize the dedication and excellent work of the organizing committee: Dr. Richard Ong – BEA Chairman, Roger F. Poulin – MCBC President, CM Chan, Albert Tey, Peter Lim, Barbara Ford, and MCBC Staff Rosmini Ab Rahim and Maurice Horodezky. MCBC also wishes to thank the volunteers for the event, who added greatly to the success of the evening. Our generous partners and sponsorsMCBC wishes to thank the Sponsors and Partners of these Awards:
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