MANILA, Philippines — SM Supermalls emerged victorious on the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, amassing a powerful array of accolades, together with the celebrated Grand Stevie Award for Most Honored Group of the Yr—a historic recognition shared by SM Supermalls, SM Basis and SM Retail below the SM Group.
With a complete of 42 award factors, the SM Group stood tall as essentially the most celebrated group throughout Asia-Pacific this 12 months, solidifying its fame as a trailblazer in innovation, sustainability and significant neighborhood impression.
SM Supermalls’ 12 Stevie Awards have been formally acquired in the course of the APAC Stevie Awards Banquet held on Could 13 on the Lotte Lodge in Seoul, South Korea, by SM Supermalls’ Joaquin San Agustin, EVP for advertising and marketing; Jefferson Suarez, senior AVP for North Luzon advertising and marketing; and Richard Caluyo, AVP for SM Cares, SM Household Leisure Heart, and Sports activities and Leisure Heart advertising and marketing.
A showcase of innovation throughout divisions
Main with the Gold recognition was the SM Artwork Market, successful the Award for Innovation within the Use of Occasions. This initiative not solely redefined the retail expertise but additionally spotlighted Filipino creativity, turning mall areas into vibrant hubs for native artisans and cultural expression.
Garnering Silver awards, a number of applications throughout SM Malls captured consideration for his or her impactful and purpose-driven initiatives:
- AweSM Visayas Festivals – Award for Innovation in Neighborhood Relations or Public Service Communications
- SM Davao’s Vibrant Kadayawan – Award for Innovation within the Use of Occasions
- SM Cares’ Power Effectivity Journey – Saving Power
- SM Cares’ Guide Nook – Award for Innovation in Neighborhood Relations or Public Service Communications
- SM Cares’ Revolutionary CSR Impression – Revolutionary Achievement in Company Social Accountability
- SM Job Gala’s – Award for Innovation in Neighborhood Relations or Public Service Communications
- SM Megamall’s Maki-Holo Christmas Spectacle – Award for Innovation in Leisure Occasions
SM Prime continued its successful streak with Bronze recognitions for applications that showcased the group’s variety in storytelling and outreach:
- SM 100 Days of Pleasure – Award for Innovation in Content material Advertising and marketing/Branded Editorial
- SM Baguio’s Neighborhood Initiatives – Award for Innovation in Neighborhood Service or Public Relations
- SM Cares’ World Youth Summit – Local weather Safety and Sustainability Marketing campaign of the Yr
- SM Aura’s Sinag at Saya – Award for Innovation within the Use of Occasions
“This recognition is a celebration of how we at SM try to innovate and evolve to serve the ever-changing wants of our clients,” stated San Agustin.
“We dedicate this honor to each crew member, companion and neighborhood who make our mission of service come to life.”
The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards are the one enterprise awards program that acknowledges innovation within the office throughout the Asia-Pacific area. In 2025, the awards honored organizations from 23 markets, together with Australia, China, India, Japan, Philippines and Vietnam, amongst others.
With its 2025 wins, SM Supermalls reaffirms its standing not solely as a retail chief, but additionally as a power for constructive change within the Asia-Pacific area, fueled by innovation, collaboration and an unwavering ardour to uplift lives.
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