
Group Photo at The BrandLaureate Brand of the Year Awards 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, The BrandLaureate Brand of the Year Awards 2023 served as a tribute to the Brave, Bold, and Brilliant Brands that had left their Brand Imprint on the landscape of branding excellence. The night also marked a significant milestone, which was the inauguration of The BrandLaureate DigiTech (Digital & Technology) BestBrands Awards 2023, an exclusive accolade curated for the digital trailblazers and industry visionaries who led the charge in digital transformation.
Organized by The World Brands Foundation (TWBF), the star-studded gala witnessed the attendance of exceptional brands and brand leaders from various industries worldwide – C-Suite executives and top management – under one roof to celebrate the culmination of the year’s achievements and milestones. The event also provided a platform for networking and reflection, fostering a sense of camaraderie among key players, reinforcing their shared commitment to pushing boundaries and shaping a future of global branding.
During his opening speech, TWBF’s World President, KK Johan applauded all the incredible recipients, cheering on their grit and resilience over the past year. He proudly launched The BrandLaureate Education – Certification for Brand Manager Course back in October this year. This milestone collaboration, officially endorsed by The World Brands Foundation and Universiti Malaya Centre for Continuing Education (UMCCed), marked a significant step forward.

Prem Rawat, Founder of The Prem Rawat Foundation and Global Peace Leader
As part of the festivities, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between The BrandLaureate Education and IRO, South Korea as well as with OE Edu Group. These momentous agreements explored the expansion of the Certification for Brand Manager Course into new markets, opening new avenues for education and professional development among a wider audience.
The BrandLaureate Brand of the Year Awards encompassed 7 distinguished categories, each honoring significant brands within their unique facets of business expertise. Some of the distinguished brands and brand leaders receiving the Award included Brand Icons: Irwan Shah Abdullah @ DJ Dave, Chairman of Yayasan Kebajikan Artis Tanahair; Calvin Khiu, Founder of OE EduGroup; and Manvin Kaur Khera, Miss Globe 2023; as well as Best Brands such as PTT Synergy Group, Fomema, Watsons Malaysia, Euro Holdings, and Institut Jantung Negara.
The night also witnessed the grand induction of Prem Rawat, Founder of The Prem Rawat Foundation and Global Peace Leader as well as The Prem Rawat Foundation into The BrandLaureate Book of World Records 2023.
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