Celebrating Excellence at the AusCham Business Awards
On April 17, the Australian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (AusCham) once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to business excellence and community growth through its flagship event, “AusCham Business Awards 2024-25 – Vibrant and Resilient Business Spirit.”
Hosted at Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh City and Grand Mercure Hanoi, with livestreaming between the two locations, the evening honored outstanding achievements within the dynamic Australian-Vietnamese business network.
Among the esteemed guests in attendance were Ambassador Gillian Bird, Consul-General Sarah Hooper, Mr. Tran Phu Lu – Director of the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre HCMC, Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan – Deputy Director General of Foreign Investment Agency Hanoi; Mr. Nguyen Van Cuong – Head of Foreign Service Centre HCMC Department of Foreign Affairs.
Since its founding, AusCham has played a vital role in fostering connections, promoting innovation, and supporting businesses across Vietnam. This year’s ABA reinforced AusCham’s mission to celebrate and empower those shaping the future of business.
RECOGNITIONS AND HONOREES FEATURED:
Business Excellence Awards:
- Leading Small Business of the Year: STONE Accounting Group
- Leading Medium Business of the Year: Hacker Exchange (HEX)
- Leading Large Business of the Year: VMS Engineering
- Leading Corporate Organisation of the Year: ANZ Vietnam
- Leading Education Provider of the Year: The Western Australian School System
- Outstanding Businesswoman of the Year: Hue La – Van Dat
- Chris Donnellan Young Businessperson of the Year: Kelly Vo – Dear Our Community
- Outstanding Employee of the Year: Matthew Wilson – Response Group International
- Outstanding Leader of the Year: Van Dang – Savvycom
- Impactful ESG Program of the Year: ECO Solutions
Peer-Voted Awards:
- Best Bar or Restaurant: Vivu Sky Bar (North) – ST25 by KOTO (South)
- Best Hotel or Resort: Wafaifo Resort Hoi An (North) – Sofitel Saigon Plaza (South)
- Best Locally Produced Product: Discova (North) – Vespa A Go Go Tours (South)
- Best Place to Work: Savvycom (North) – Intrepid Travel Vietnam (South)
More than a celebration of achievement, the evening emphasized the resilience, innovation, and collaboration that define the Australian business footprint in Vietnam.
AusCham’s continuous efforts—through advocacy, events, and community engagement—have created opportunities and strengthened bilateral ties between Australian and Vietnamese businesses.
Spotlight on Award Winners
STONE Accounting Group – Leading Small Business of the Year
Winner of Leading Small Business of the Year, Rodney Stone and his firm, STONE Accounting Group, were recognized for delivering trusted, cross-border financial services and supporting the growth of SMEs in Vietnam and Australia.
The Western Australian School System (WASS) -Leading Education Provider of the Year
The Western Australian School System (WASS) was honored as Leading Education Provider of the Year with its excellence in delivering Austra lian-standard education in Vietnam and fostering meaningful cultural and academic exchange.
Dear Our Community – Chris Donnellan Young Businessperson of the Year
Kelly Vo was awarded Chris Donnellan Young Businessperson of the Year for her work as founder of Dear Our Community, a platform championing social impact, transparency, and purpose-driven leadership across the region.
Sponsors and partners supporting the awards included:
Australian Embassy in Vietnam, Australian Consulate-General Ho Chi Minh City, Corsair Marine International, The Launch Off, Response Group, Vietjet, Alchemy Asia, AustCham ASEAN, QLM Label Makers, HSBC Vietnam, RADA Vietnam (Wine Partner), NetNam (Technical Supporter).
