Top government initiatives, projects lauded at GovMedia Conference & Awards 2025
The conference and awards programme highlighted exceptional government innovations delivering meaningful change.
Organisations and leaders continue to play a pivotal role in addressing society’s evolving needs through transformative governance, policies, technologies, and innovative solutions. The GovMedia Conference & Awards 2025 took centre stage to once again spotlight outstanding initiatives and bring together forward-thinking leaders who are shaping more resilient, inclusive, and efficient public services across the Asia Pacific.
Hosted by GovMedia on 19 June 2025 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore, the conference offered unparalleled insights from engaging panel discussions and case study presentations, talking about best practices to enhance local governance and shape global standards.
Meanwhile, the awards programme recognised exemplary government projects and initiatives that have demonstrated meaningful outcomes and change in governance, service delivery, community impact, and long-term value for the public.
The esteemed panel of judges consisted of Guillaume Sachet, Partner, Advisory, KPMG; Edwina Chin, Global Government and Public Sector, Sustainability Lead and International Development Leader, South East Asia Consulting, PwC Singapore; and Vincent Tay, Partner, Government & Public Sector, EY.
Congratulations to all the winners!
GOVMEDIA CONFERENCE & AWARDS 2025 WINNERS
Abu Dhabi Customs
United Arab Emirates Cybersecurity Initiative of the Year - Customs
United Arab Emirates Digital Initiative of the Year - Customs
Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority
United Arab Emirates Digital Transformation of the Year - Social Services
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Hong Kong Digital Initiative of the Year - Aviation
Hong Kong Digital Transformation of the Year - Aviation
Ajman University
United Arab Emirates Campaign of the Year - Education
City Government of Isabela de Basilan
Philippines Digital Initiative of the Year - Local Government
City Government of Malabon
Philippines Public Sector Initiative of the Year - Local Government City
City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Digital Initiative of the Year - Education
Hong Kong Digital Transformation of the Year - Education
DA-SAAD
Philippines Social Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year - Agriculture
Defence Technology Institute, Thailand
Thailand Disaster Management of the Year - Science and Technology
Department of Agriculture-Agriculture and Fisheries Information Division
Philippines Campaign of the Year - Agriculture
Department of Energy
Philippines Campaign of the Year - Energy
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Philippines Campaign of the Year - Environment
Philippines Stakeholder Engagement of the Year - Environment
Department of Information and Communications Technology
Philippines Digital Transformation of the Year - Info-Comms
Philippines E-Governance Project of the Year - Info-Comms
Department of Migrant Workers
Philippines Campaign of the Year - Labor
Philippines Public Facility of the Year - Health
Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak
Malaysia Sustainability Initiative of the Year - Agriculture
Development Bank of the Philippines
Philippines Infrastructure Project of the Year - Energy
Dubai Courts
United Arab Emirates Campaign of the Year - Justice
United Arab Emirates Social Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year - Justice
United Arab Emirates Stakeholder Engagement of the Year - Justice
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority
United Arab Emirates Public Sector Initiative of the Year - Culture and the Arts
United Arab Emirates Public-Private Partnership of the Year - Culture and the Arts
Dubai Future Foundation
United Arab Emirates Campaign of the Year - Culture and the Arts
Dubai Media Incorporated
United Arab Emirates Campaign of the Year - Media
United Arab Emirates E-Governance Project of the Year - Media
ECA and FCA
United Arab Emirates Public Facility of the Year - Social Services
Expo City Dubai
United Arab Emirates Social Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year - Urban Development
United Arab Emirates Sustainability Initiative of the Year - Urban Development
Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship
United Arab Emirates Campaign of the Year - Immigration
Forest Products Research and Development Institute
Philippines Research & Development of the Year - Education
FORESTRY DEPARTMENT OF PENINSULAR MALAYSIA
Malaysia Campaign of the Year - Forestry
Malaysia Training Program of the Year - Forestry
General Civil Aviation Authority
United Arab Emirates Cybersecurity Initiative of the Year - Aviation
United Arab Emirates Campaign of the Year - Aviation
United Arab Emirates Training Program of the Year - Aviation
GEOSA
Saudi Arabia Infrastructure Project of the Year - Maritime & Ports
Saudi Arabia Research & Development of the Year - Maritime & Ports
Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)
Philippines Social Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year - Pension
Philippines Public Sector Initiative of the Year - Housing
Hong Kong Housing Authority
Hong Kong Public Sector Initiative of the Year - Youth
Hong Kong Public-Private Partnership of the Year - Housing
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
Singapore Digital Initiative of the Year - Immigration
IT Unit - Industrial Development Board of Ceylon
Sri Lanka Digital Initiative of the Year - Trade and Industry
Institut for Health Behavioral Research, Ministry of Health Malaysia
Malaysia Research & Development of the Year - Health
Institute for Health Management (IHM), National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Malaysia Human Resource Development of the Year - Health
Institute of Mental Health
Singapore Outreach Project of the Year - Health
Singapore Outreach Project of the Year - Medical
Istana Budaya, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture
Malaysia Public Facility of the Year - Culture and the Arts
JABATAN AKAUNTAN NEGARA MALAYSIA
Malaysia Public Sector Initiative of the Year - Finance
JABATAN PENGANGKUTAN JALAN MALAYSIA
Malaysia Digital Transformation of the Year - Transportation
Krungthai Bank PCL
Thailand E-Governance Project of the Year - Finance
Thailand Public Sector Initiative of the Year - Finance
Laguna Lake Development Authority
Philippines Sustainability Initiative of the Year - Environment
LPS
Hong Kong Digital Initiative of the Year - Emergency Services
LUMUT NAVAL SHIPYARD SDN BHD (LUNAS)
Malaysia Public-Private Partnership of the Year - Maritime & Ports
Lung Center of the Philippines
Philippines Process Optimization of the Year - Health
MALAYSIAN RUBBER BOARD
Malaysia Digital Transformation of the Year - Agriculture
Malaysia Sustainability Initiative of the Year - Social Services
Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO)
Malaysia Public-Private Partnership of the Year - Environment
MAYNILAD WATER SERVICES, INC.
Philippines Outreach Project of the Year - Utilities
Philippines Stakeholder Engagement of the Year - Utilities
Medical Device Authority (MDA), Ministry of Health, Malaysia
Malaysia Digital Initiative of the Year - Health
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
Philippines Outreach Project of the Year - Community
Philippines Smart City Initiative of the Year - Transportation
Ministry of Economy
United Arab Emirates Administrative Reform Program of the Year - Trade and Industry
United Arab Emirates Digital Initiative of the Year - Trade and Industry
United Arab Emirates Public Sector Initiative of the Year - Trade and Industry
MINISTRY OF FINANCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
Indonesia Stakeholder Engagement of the Year - Finance
Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Campaign of the Year - Health
Saudi Arabia Digital Initiative of the Year - Health
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
Thailand Social Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year - Human Services
Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment
United Arab Emirates Digital Initiative of the Year - Housing
United Arab Emirates Public-Private Partnership of the Year - Housing
National Power Corporation - Mindanao Generation
Philippines Public Sector Initiative of the Year - Energy
National Research and Innovation Agency
Indonesia Administrative Reform Program of the Year - Science and Technology
National Technology & Innovation Sandbox (NTIS)
Malaysia Stakeholder Engagement of the Year - Science and Technology
National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM)
Malaysia Research & Development of the Year - Science and Technology
Malaysia Sustainability Initiative of the Year - Environment
NocNoc
Thailand Stakeholder Engagement of the Year - Commerce
Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong Public Sector Initiative of the Year - Regulatory
Program Management Unit on Area Based Development (PMU A)
Thailand Infrastructure Project of the Year - Community
Provincial Local Government Unit of Zamboanga del Norte - Office of the Provincial Agriculturist
Philippines Outreach Project of the Year - Local Government
PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero), Tbk.
Indonesia Digital Transformation of the Year - Finance
Indonesia Public Sector Initiative of the Year - Finance
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Singapore Digital Initiative of the Year - Emergency Services
Tadweer Group
United Arab Emirates Campaign of the Year - Environment
The GovMedia Conference & Awards is presented by GovMedia. For more information, please contact +(65) 3158 1386 or [email protected].
