The Awards Categories and the description of nomination criteria for each award:

Lifetime Achievement Award

Presented to a senior organizational leader on a life time achievement irrespective to his/her industry.

Master class CEO Awards

Presented to a CEO based on his/her achievement during the year 2009 irrespective of industry.

Emerging CEO Awards

Presented to an outstanding emerging CEO based on his/her achievement during the year 2009 irrespective of Industry.

Organizational Leadership Awards

Middle East Business Leadership Award: Manufacturing
Middle East Business Leadership Award: Real Estate
Middle East Business Leadership Award: Telecommunication
Middle East Business Leadership Award: Power and Energy
Middle East Business Leadership Award: Green Technology
Middle East Business Leadership Award: Transportation
Middle East Business Leadership Award: Investment Company
Middle East Business Leadership Award: Environmental

Visionary CEO of the Year
Presented to the most original and well planned future vision CEO irrespective of industry.

Brand of the Year Award
Presented to the best brand in the market irrespective of industry.

CSR Business Leadership Award (Company)
Presented to a company having the best CSR policy in the Middle East.

International Leaders in Asia & Africa Region for Telecommunication Sector
Presented to the excellent business acumen in the Asia & Africa Region.

SPECIAL AWARDS FOR MALAYSIAN BUSINESS LEADERS
Acknowledging the outstanding achievements of Malaysian Business Leaders in their field.

International Leadership Award: Automotive
International Leadership Award: Construction
International Leadership Award: Asset Management & Investment
Leader in Creativity & Innovation