Accolades, Recognitions and Achievements

Accolades, Recognitions and Achievements

Singapore Business Review Management Excellence Awards 2023

Singapore Business Review Management Excellence Awards 2023

These awards celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of visionary individuals, innovative teams, and groundbreaking initiatives that fuel growth and inspire positive transformations within organisations.

Certis was recognised with the following awards:

  • Executive of the Year (Business Services): Certis President and Group CEO Paul Chong 
  • Team of the Year (Business Services): Certis Aviation Security

Security Association Singapore Security Officers Day Awards 2023

Security Association Singapore Security Officers Day Awards 2023

This award recognises individuals for their dedication to creating a safe and secure space for all. It also recognises employers who are committed to creating a supportive work environment with a robust employee welfare system.

  • Winner in the Golden Circle Best Employer Award category

Singapore Hotel Association and Singapore Retailers Association Excellent Service Awards (EXSA) 2023

Singapore Hotel Association and Singapore Retailers Association Excellent Service Awards (EXSA) 2023

These national awards recognise individuals who have delivered quality service by going the extra mile to create a pleasant customer experience.

Certis had 600 employees receive the Singapore Retailers Association EXSA award and 249 employees receive the Singapore Hotel Association EXSA award.

ESGBusiness Awards 2023

ESGBusiness Awards 2023

The award recognises the exceptional efforts and dedication of businesses who are committed to environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and sound governance practices.

  • Winner in Industrial Energy Efficiency: Certis Integrated Facilities Management

National Workplace Learning (NWpL) Certification

National Workplace Learning (NWpL) Certification

The National Workplace Learning (NWpL) Certification is a national-wide award which recognises exemplary Singapore-based organisations that implement continuous learning through workplace learning practices and capabilities.

  • Winner in Workplace Learning Organisation of Competence (GOLD): Certis Corporate University

Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards 2023

Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards 2023

The Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards is the most prestigious awards programme for technological innovations, recognising exceptional companies in Singapore that are riding the digital disruption wave and leading the technological revolution and digital journeys of their respective industries.

  • Winner for Analytics in Safety & Security Category: Mozart
  • Winner for Analytics in Utilities Category: Smart Toilet Analytics

Singapore Business Review National Business Awards 2023

Singapore Business Review National Business Awards 2023

The Singapore Business Review National Business Awards is a prestigious awards programme honouring local and homegrown companies in Singapore and recognising their outstanding projects that greatly contribute to Singapore’s fast-growing economy.

  • Winner in Analytics category: Mozart
  • Winner in Utilities category: Smart Toilet Analytics

 HR Excellence Awards 2023

HR Excellence Awards 2023

The HR Excellence Awards recognises outstanding achievement and innovation in the field of human resources management in Singapore.

  • Winner in Excellence in Employer Branding (Bronze)

 SABRE Awards 2022

SABRE Awards 2022

The SABRE Awards is the world’s largest communications awards programme, recognising Superior Achievement in Branding, Reputation and Engagement.

  • Professional Service Firms, Business-to-Business category (Finalist)

HR Excellence Awards 2022

HR Excellence Awards 2022

Organised by Human Resources Online, the HR Excellence Awards is the region’s most sought-after and prestigious HR programme. The awards recognises teams and individuals who were resilient in pushing the boundaries of people strategy, and achieving new heights in employee engagement, performance management, and more.

  • Excellence in Workplace Flexibility (SILVER)
  • Employer of the Year (BRONZE)
  • Excellence in HR Communications Strategy (BRONZE)
  • Excellence in Workplace Wellbeing (Finalist)

SG Mark 2022

SG Mark 2022

Organised by Design Business Chamber Singapore, SG Mark was established to set the benchmark for exceptional design quality that impacts businesses and communities in Singapore and beyond. Good design has become a source of growth and productivity in the economy as organisations recognise the value of investing in excellent design principles, processes and offerings.

  • Winner of Digital Solutions Category

CMO Asia Awards 2022

CMO Asia Awards 2022

Recognised for our continual efforts to transform our operations, by incorporating technology to make HR process more efficient and effective.

  • Winner of Best Innovative Practices in HR category

Human Resources Employee Experience Awards 2022

Human Resources Employee Experience Awards 2022

Organised by Human Resources Online, the awards recognise organisations that have excelled at focusing on the employee experience to retain and excite their talent, creating value and maintaining a competitive edge as they do so.

  • Best HR Digital Transformation Strategy (SILVER)
  • Best Employee Wellness Strategy (SILVER)
  • Best Career Development Programme (Finalist)

The Communicators Award 2022

The Communicators Award 2022

The Communicator Awards 2022 is one of the largest and most competitive awards programme honouring creative excellence for communications professionals. The Award of Excellence is given to entrants whose ability to communicate positions them as the best in the field.

Certis is the winner of the Award of Excellence 2022 for:

  • Annual Report - General-Corporation/Business for Corporate Communications; and
  • Design Features - Overall Design for Corporate Communications

HR Fest Awards 2022

HR Fest Awards 2022

Organised by HRM Asia, the awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of the region’s top HR leaders, companies and teams from across both private and public sectors

  • Best Use of Technology (Finalist)

IPRS PRISM Awards 2021

IPRS PRISM Awards 2021

The Institute of Public Relations of Singapore (IPRS) PRISM Awards programme is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the industry.

PRISM (which stands for ‘Public Relations in the Service of Mankind’) recognises industry-leading organisations and practitioners for their excellence in communications practice across all sectors of the economy – commercial, government and not-for-profit.

  • Outstanding In-House Communications Team (Winner)
  • Best COVID-19 Pandemic Campaign Pivot (Merit)

HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia® (Hong Kong)

HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia® (Hong Kong)

Certis is recognised by employees in having an open culture where they can express themselves freely and make impactful changes. in all aspects, including working environment, trainings, benefits, culture and corporate social responsibilities.

HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia® is the only award judged solely by employees based on their proprietary Total Engagement Assessment Model (TEAM).

SHRI Awards 2021

SHRI Awards 2021

Organised by the Singapore Human Resource Institute, the awards recognise and confer Standards (Gold, Silver & Bronze) for constant Human Capital advancement.

  • Digital Transformation (Silver)
  • Employee Engagement (Silver)
  • Employee Well-Being (Silver)
  • Learning & Development (Silver)
  • Leading HR Practitioner (Bronze)

Asian Experience Awards 2021

Asian Experience Awards 2021

Winner of "Singapore Employee Experience of the Year - Business Services" Award.

The Asian Experience Awards, conducted by Asian Business Review, recognise ingenious initiatives of creative companies delivering meaningful brand experiences to their stakeholders.

HR Excellence Awards 2021

HR Excellence Awards 2021

The HR Excellence Awards honour best-in-class HR teams and individuals for their spectacular work executed across the entire HR function. They are also the region’s only HR award that is peer-reviewed by a jury of esteemed HR practitioners.

  • Excellence in Women Empowerment Strategy (Gold Winner)
  • Employer of the Year (Silver Winner)
  • Excellence in Workplace Wellbeing (Finalist)

AVSEC Global Award 2021

AVSEC Global Award 2021

Winner for AVSEC Global Award 2021: Organisation of the Year at the AVSEC Global Symposium in Dubai.

The Symposium’s Excellence Awards recognised individuals and organisations for demonstrating exceptional performance across key areas in the security field.

Frost and Sullivan 2021 Singapore Facility Management Competitive Strategy Leadership Award

Frost and Sullivan 2021 Singapore Facility Management Competitive Strategy Leadership Award

Awarded for proven leadership position in delivering impactful business outcomes through tech-enabled Integrated Facilities Management solutions.

Certified Facilities Management Company (GoldPlus)

Certified Facilities Management Company (GoldPlus)

Awarded by Singapore International Facilities Management Association (SIFMA) to Certis Integrated Facilities Management for providing extensive facilities management services that exceeds industry standard and quality.

The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year

The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year

Awarded by The Straits Times together with other exemplary front-liners for the dedication and bravery to keep Singapore safe during the pandemic.

Excellent Service Award

Excellent Service Award

Awarded by SPRING Singapore for service excellence.

Bagging a total of 637 Silver, 258 Gold and 149 Star Awards, Certis is honoured to have registered the highest number of awards issued by both associations.

Certis also won the coveted SHA Outstanding Star Award (Non-hotel sector)

Hong Kong Business Management Excellence Award - Team of the Year

Hong Kong Business Management Excellence Award - Team of the Year

The Management Excellence Awards honours the most outstanding business leaders and dynamics teams who have greatly contributed to the success of their companies.

HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Award 2020 Singapore <br> WeCare - HR Asia Most Caring Companies Award 2020

HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Award 2020 Singapore
WeCare - HR Asia Most Caring Companies Award 2020

These awards recognise companies that have shown world-class employee engagement and workplace excellence, while displaying demonstrable empathy and care for their employees.

Singapore Best Workplaces™ 2020

Singapore Best Workplaces™ 2020

Ranked among the top ten in the medium and large organisations category. This award recognises organisations which exemplify high-trust, high-performing people-focused workplace cultures.

Great Place to Work®-Certified

Great Place to Work®-Certified

Certified by the Great Place to Work® Institute, the global authority on workplace culture. Companies certified as a Great Place to Work® have employees who trust their leaders, take pride in what they do and experience camaraderie with their colleagues.

Great Place to Learn™-Certified

Great Place to Learn™-Certified

This certification recognises companies which champion continuous learning at work, through work, and for work to foster a high-performing and innovative workplace culture.

HR Excellence Awards - Excellence in CSR Strategy & HR Manager of the Year

HR Excellence Awards - Excellence in CSR Strategy & HR Manager of the Year

Awarded by Human Resources Online, this award honours the best achievements of teams and individuals across the entire HR function. It is the only HR award that is peer-reviewed by a jury of senior HR leaders.

Certis is the winner and finalist for the following HR Excellence Awards categories:

  • Excellence in CSR Strategy (Gold Winner)
  • HR Manager of the Year (Overall Winner)
  • Excellence in Employee Engagement (Finalist)
  • Employer of the Year (Finalist)
  • Young HR Talent Award (Finalist)

OutSystems Innovation Award: APAC Winner, Business Impact

OutSystems Innovation Award: APAC Winner, Business Impact

This global award recognises organisations that are using OutSystems to make information technology more effective in improving business processes, creating business value and driving innovation.

SABRE Awards

SABRE Awards

The SABRE Awards is the world’s largest communications awards programme, recognising Superior Achievement in Branding, Reputation and Engagement.

Professional Service Firms

  • Our Response to COVID-19 in Singapore

Crisis Management

  • Our Response to COVID-19 in Singapore

Best Company to Work For Award

Best Company to Work For Award

Awarded by HR Asia in recognition of its HR excellence and commitment in employee engagement, talent management and workplace practices.

SkillsFuture Employer Awards

SkillsFuture Employer Awards

Awarded by SkillsFuture, this award honours exemplary organisations that champion employees’ skills development and build a lifelong learning culture at the workplace.

Security Officer of the Year Award

Security Officer of the Year Award

Awarded by the Security Association Singapore, this award recognises officers who have performed exemplarily on the job, complied with the Security Officer's Code of Conduct, fostered admiration amongst colleagues, displayed leadership qualities and exhibited a consistently high level of performance.

Patron of the Arts Award Corporate - Friend of the Arts

Patron of the Arts Award Corporate - Friend of the Arts

Awarded by National Arts Council for our contribution towards the arts.

Excellent Service Awards

Excellent Service Awards

Awarded by SPRING Singapore for service excellence.

Certis was awarded 140 Star, 231 Gold and 497 Silver Awards, amounting to a total of 868 Awards.

Certis also won the coveted Superstar Award.

Merlion Awards

Merlion Awards

Gold Award - PETER [Robot]

Gold Award - MARK [Robot]


Awarded by Conference & Exhibition Management Services

Patron of Heritage Award

Patron of Heritage Award

Awarded by National Heritage Board for our contribution towards culture and heritage.

Patron of the Arts Award <BR> Corporate - Friend of the Arts

Patron of the Arts Award
Corporate - Friend of the Arts

Awarded by National Arts Council for our contribution towards the arts.

Community Partnership Award

Community Partnership Award

Awarded by the Singapore Police Force for stopping a suicide attempt.

SGH CEO Service Award

SGH CEO Service Award

Award by SGH for service excellence.

Singapore Prison Service Letter of Appreciation

Singapore Prison Service Letter of Appreciation

Awarded by Singapore Prison Service for professional assistance in a fire incident.

Excellent Service Award

Excellent Service Award

Awarded by SPRING Singapore for service excellence.

Certis was awarded 62 Star, 118 Gold and 217 Silver Awards, amounting to a total of 417 Awards.

Certis also won the coveted Superstar Award.

The Marketing Events Awards 2018

The Marketing Events Awards 2018

The Marketing Events Awards is to recognise the excellence in event marketing across South Asia, Southeast Asia and ANZ regions.

Certis has been awarded Silver for the Best Event - Press/Media as well as Bronze for Best Event - Immersive Experience for works on the Executive Briefing Centre.

 Annual Airport Celebration 2018

Annual Airport Celebration 2018

Awarded the Special Commendation Award which recognises consistent efforts over the years in being an outstanding partner and for the dedication to service excellence to the airport community.

Alongside the five individual awards given out to outstanding officers, Certis also won the coveted Service Personality of the Year Award.

CP High Commendation Award

CP High Commendation Award

Awarded by Singapore Police Force for upholding high levels of integrity.

Excellent Service Award

Excellent Service Award

Awarded by SPRING Singapore 2nd year in a row for excellent service

Certis has been awarded 15 Star, 14 Gold and 31 Silver Awards, amounting to a total of 60 Awards, on three separate Excellent Service Award or “EXSA” presentation ceremonies in November 2017

NetworkWorld Asia 2017 Readers' Choice Awards

NetworkWorld Asia 2017 Readers' Choice Awards

Awarded as the winner in Managed Security Services category

Voted by the readers of NetworkWorld Asia as the winner of Managed Security Services category

Human Resource Excellence in Mature Workforce Programmes by Human Resources Magazine

Human Resource Excellence in Mature Workforce Programmes by Human Resources Magazine

HR Excellence Awards 2017 - Gold in Excellence in Mature Workforce Programmes

This award recognises and celebrates the HR teams that best develop innovative and effective programmes, which bring mature employees into the organisation, train them and get them productive.

AVSEC Organisation of the Year (Merit) at the AVSEC Global 2017, Symposium & Excellence Awards

AVSEC Organisation of the Year (Merit) at the AVSEC Global 2017, Symposium & Excellence Awards

This International Awards of Excellence in Aviation Security recognises exceptional performance in the categories of talent, training, partnership and teamwork from both organisations and individuals.

HRM Asia Readers' Choice Awards 2017

HRM Asia Readers' Choice Awards 2017

Best Recruitment Firm - Local
Best Recruitment Firm - Mass Recruitment
Best Recruitment Firm - Human Resources & Admin Positions awards

This award is a clear reflection of just who are the most preferred and best corporate service providers.

SHRI Best HR Leader

SHRI Best HR Leader

This award is presented to an individual who demonstrates exemplary leadership attributes, proven HR contributions with dedicated passion in developing people standards and HR best practices

HRM Awards - Best C-Suite Leader

HRM Awards - Best C-Suite Leader

Awarded by HRM Asia to recognise a C-level Executive who embraces and champions HR in the company

Airport Service Quality - Security

Airport Service Quality - Security

Attaining the highest average score of 4.9275 out of 5, Changi Airport has defeated last year’s defending champion, Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), in 3 out of 4 categories –namely Courtesy of Security Staff, Security Waiting Time and Safe & Secure Feeling.

The BrandLaureate SMEs Awards 2016 - 2017

The BrandLaureate SMEs Awards 2016 - 2017

Awarded the "Best Brands in Information Technology - Security Services Provider"

This is the first time the BrandLaureate decided to award an IT security company in Malaysia.

APAC CIO Outlook

APAC CIO Outlook

Named Top 25 Cyber Security Technology Companies 2017

Global Leadership Awards 2017

Global Leadership Awards 2017

Quann Malaysia was awarded the "Leadership Excellence in Information and Communication Technologies"

Asia Recruitment Awards

Asia Recruitment Awards

Awarded two years consecutively by Human Resources Magazine for Best Staff Referral Programme, Best Use of Digital Media and Best Recruitment Advertising Strategy

CPIB Commendation Awards

CPIB Commendation Awards

Awarded by CPIB for Rejection of Bribery

Extra Mile Award

Extra Mile Award

Awarded Outstanding Staff Award, Outstanding Team Award, and Honesty Award 3 years in a row

Changi Annual Airport Celebration

Changi Annual Airport Celebration

Awarded Service Partner of the Year and Outstanding Service Staff of the Year for 3 consecutive years

Awarded Service Personality of the Year in 2016

HRM Asia Readers' Choice Awards 2016

HRM Asia Readers' Choice Awards 2016

Awarded by HRM for Best Recruitment Firm (local) and Mass Recruitment

Singapore Tourism Awards 2016

Singapore Tourism Awards 2016

Awarded by Singapore Tourism Board for Best Customer Service for Attractions

MHA Minister's Award Certificate of Appreciation

MHA Minister's Award Certificate of Appreciation

Awarded by Ministry of Home Affairs for successful operations contributed

CP Award - Rejection of Bribery

CP Award - Rejection of Bribery

Awarded by Singapore Police Force for displaying acts of integrity, honest, vigilance and hard work for 2 consecutive years

NetworkWorld Asia 2016 Readers' Choice Awards

NetworkWorld Asia 2016 Readers' Choice Awards

Awarded by NetworkWorld Asia for Managed Security Services category

Secure Trade Partnership (STP)

Secure Trade Partnership (STP)

Awarded by Singapore Customs 9 years in a row for being consistent with the World Customs Organisation (WCO) SAFE Framework of Standards

SRA Excellent Service Award

SRA Excellent Service Award

Awarded by SPRING Singapore twice for excellent service

MHA Topsis Awards

MHA Topsis Awards

Awarded by Ministry of Home Affairs four times in two years consecutively for identifying tell-tale signs of travellers who might pose a security threat

TradeFirst Premium Band

TradeFirst Premium Band

Certified after integrated assessment framework that provides a holistic assessment of a company

NWA Information Management Awards 2016

NWA Information Management Awards 2016

Winner of Regional Security Operations Centre category in the NetworkWorld Asia Information Management Awards 2016

bizSAFE Level 3

bizSAFE Level 3

Awarded by The Workplace Safety and Health Act for being in the programme that assists companies to build up their WSH capabilities

Police Licensing and Regulatory Department

Police Licensing and Regulatory Department "A" Grade

Awarded "A" by the Singapore Police Force in 2016 for the 7th consecutive year

Frost & Sullivan Malaysia Excellence Award

Frost & Sullivan Malaysia Excellence Award

Awarded by Frost & Sullivan for Managing Security Service Provider of the Year for 5 consecutive years

The Singapore HR Awards

The Singapore HR Awards

Awarded by Singapore Human Resources Institute the Special Mention Award for Leading HR Practices in Employee Relations & People Management and Fair Employment Practices in 2015 and for Leading HR Practices in Compensation & Rewards Management Award, Quality Work-Life, Physical & Mental Well-Being Special Mention Award and Leading CEO Award in 2014

Total Defence Award 2015

Total Defence Award 2015

Awarded by Ministry of Defence for National Service Advocate Award (Large Companies)

Progressive Age Management Recognition Award 2015

Progressive Age Management Recognition Award 2015

Awarded by the Ministry of Manpower for Age Management Recognition Award for adopting progressive age management practices and creating age-friendly workplaces

ONE Changi Gracious Campaign

ONE Changi Gracious Campaign

Awarded by Singapore Kindness Movement for Most Engaging Partner 2015

Certificate of Appreciation

Certificate of Appreciation

Awarded by Republic Polytechnic for being a Certified Valued Industry Partner

Human Resources Excellence Awards (HREA) 2014 by Human Resources Magazine

Human Resources Excellence Awards (HREA) 2014 by Human Resources Magazine

Awarded for Excellence in Workplace Well-Being, Excellence in Compensation & Benefits Strategy

Certified for Excellence in Recruitment & Retention Strategy

HR Team of the Year Finalist

May Day Model Partnership Award

May Day Model Partnership Award

Awarded May Day Model Partnership Awards 2014 by National Trade Union Congress (NTUC) and Employment & Employability Institute (e2i)

Singapore HEALTH (Helping Employees Achieve Life-Time Health) Awards 2014

Singapore HEALTH (Helping Employees Achieve Life-Time Health) Awards 2014

Awarded by Health Promotion Board

iRAP (Gold Logo) Partner

iRAP (Gold Logo) Partner

Recognised as an IPv6 Forum Approved IPv6 Readiness Assessment Partner (Gold) level in Singapore

SPH iink Awards 2014

SPH iink Awards 2014

Awarded for Winning Readers' Choice Category

First Class Service Act

First Class Service Act

Awarded Top Agency for 2015 for First Class Service Acts

Asean Para Games

Asean Para Games

Awarded by The ASEAN Para Games for participation

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