Building on the momentum of last year’s achievements, the BritCham Great Awards & Gala Dinner returned in 2024 to light up the Reverie Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City with a celebration of excellence in the BritCham community. This prestigious evening was all about honoring companies, leaders, and teams that have raised the bar in their industries.
The event brought together both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and multinational corporations (MNCs), showcasing their dedication to innovation, creativity, and community impact. As the night unfolded, anticipation grew for the moment each award was presented, celebrating achievements in categories that define excellence. The awards and honorees for the night were:
- Great Tech & Innovation (SME & MNC): LOGIVAN, AstraZeneca Vietnam
- Great Creativity: NguyenGordon
- Great Communities/Charitable Initiatives: Jadestone Energy
- Great Sustainability Pioneers: British International School – Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC)
- Great Leadership (SME & MNC): Vietlog Industrial, Unilever
- Great Company (SME & MNC): Seven Million Bikes Podcasts, Pon Phu Thai Mobility
- 30 Years of Business in Vietnam: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Dragon Capital Vietnam, AstraZeneca Vietnam
- 35 Years of Business in Vietnam: Christina Noble Children’s Foundation
Beyond the awards, the gala offered a fantastic evening of networking and collaboration, with guests sharing best practices and sparking new partnerships. Refreshments from local favorites Edelweiss and Saigon Cider brought an authentic taste of Vietnam to the festivities, and a stylish cocktail lounge sponsored by Ly Gia Vien created a perfect setting for guests to unwind and socialize.
A highlight of the night was the charity raffle, featuring spectacular prizes such as luxury stays at Six Senses Ninh Van Bay and Emeralda Ninh Binh Resort & Spa, along with travel vouchers from Turkish Airlines and Vietnam Airlines. Proceeds from the raffle were directed toward charitable initiatives, underscoring BritCham’s ongoing dedication to supporting local communities.
With an impressive turnout of 200 attendees, the event attracted strong sponsorship support. This year’s sponsors included:
Diamond Sponsors: British International School – Ho Chi Minh City, Unilever
Gold Sponsors: British Vietnamese International School Ho Chi Minh City, Ly Gia Vien
Silver Sponsors: Harbour Energy, HSBC, Pentland Brands
Award Sponsor: INTO Study
In-Kind Sponsors: Hera Jewelry & Diamonds, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay, Turkish Airlines, Bia Tuyet – Edelweiss, Emeralda Ninh Binh Resort & Spa, Healthcare Talent, Saigon Cider, Sofitel Saigon Plaza, Vietnam Airlines, Wink Hotel Saigon Centre
