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Our 2026 Judges

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Jonathan Cheung

GM Asia & Awards Advisor
CIPS

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Luke Kenny

Chief Executive Officer
Local Government Procurement

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Dr. Christina Ooi

Former CPO APAC

Procurement Expert

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Yang Chor Leong

President

MIPMM

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Rai De Jesus

VP & Head of Procurement

PLDT

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Keat Mei Leong

Procurement Director - Malaysia Thailand & Frontier Markets

Astrazeneca

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Eddie Lim

Chief Procurement Officer

APP Group

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Gayesthiri Krishnan

Senior Regional Manager, Global Contracts

C&R Software

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Vizayer Raj G

Trainer Consultant

MIPMM

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Shivendra Kumar

Managing Director

Shivendra & Co

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How Entries Are Evaluated

Submissions come from organizations and professionals across a wide range of industries, showcasing the full spectrum of procurement excellence in the region. A panel of senior procurement leaders with extensive industry experience and practical knowledge carefully evaluates each entry, ensuring a fair, thorough, and informed assessment. Each submission is reviewed against clearly defined category criteria, with adjustments made when necessary to maintain accuracy and consistency. Shortlisted entries and award recipients receive independent scoring along with written feedback to promote transparency and credibility throughout the process.

Our Judges Uphold the Highest Standards

  • All judges follow confidentiality agreements to protect the information provided in submissions.

  • Potential conflicts of interest are disclosed, and judges are excluded from evaluating relevant categories as needed.

  • Evaluations are conducted independently and impartially, based solely on merit and impact.

Governance & Transparency

  • Access to submissions and the judging platform is limited to judges and the awards administration team.

  • The awards are open to both members and non-members of professional bodies.

  • Sponsors do not participate in submissions or judging, ensuring complete independence and integrity.

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