HONG KONG, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- PublicAffairsAsia and
the new industry group Food Industry Asia are set to honour
achievement in the sphere of collaborative best practice with the
2010 Gold Standard Award for Good Governance. The award will
recognise "gold standard" performance in the governance arena by a
corporation, government agency, association, NGO or multilateral
institution.
The award forms part of The Gold Standard Awards 2010, which are
the only programme recognising excellence in public affairs and
governmental communications in Asia Pacific.
Commenting on the award, Craig Hoy, executive director of
PublicAffairsAsia, said: "Good governance in Asia Pacific drives
market growth and delivers social and economic development. This
award, which is now open also to corporations, will indentify gold
standard achievement by a company, agency or institution driving
effective change in this important area."
The award is presented in association with Food Industry Asia, the
newly formed industry group representing leading food companies in
the region. Commenting on the award, Bev Postma, CEO of FIA, said:
"In this complex landscape of regulatory development, there has
never been a better time to champion good governance. Evidence
shows that if governments and businesses work openly together to
develop best practice, the socio-economic rewards can be that much
greater. FIA is delighted to support this opportunity to show-case
examples of sustainable good governance and we look forward to
celebrating the outcomes of these initiatives."
Nominations for The Gold Standard Awards opened on September 1 and
close on October 15, 2010. The award will be judged by a panel of
top-level public affairs and communications professionals drawn
from the governmental, corporate, NGO, trade and consultancy
sectors.
Full details can be found at
http://www.goldstandardawards2010.com
About PublicAffairsAsia:
PublicAffairsAsia is the network for senior government relations,
public affairs and corporate communications professionals operating
across the Asia Pacific region. It offers news, features, analysis
and intelligence on practice and policy through PublicAffairsAsia
magazine, online channels, intelligence and high-level events,
roundtables and conferences. It also operates the flagship Gold
Standard Awards for public policy and communications.
http://www.publicaffairsasia.com
About Food Industry Asia:
Food Industry Asia (FIA) is a non-profit society based in
Singapore. As a membership organisation, it represents and promotes
the views of the food and drink industry throughout the region,
using science-based advocacy to help shape public policy.
Serving as a regional hub for outreach in Asia, it brings together
industry leaders from the world's most successful food companies,
providing a high level forum for dialogue and accord. It champions
initiatives that promote sustainable growth, and supports global
policies that are aligned to regional goals.
Its members share common values on food safety, international
competitiveness and the delivery of public health outcomes that are
relevant to their products. Together, they lend support to local
industry groups in the region and reach out to stakeholders who
share common values.
The FIA's founding members are successful, world-leading companies
who share a commitment to deliver the highest standards in food
quality and safety. Together, they form the FIA Coordinating
Council, the driving force behind the FIA's mission to play a
leading role in the region's economic
success.http://www.foodindustry.asia
For more information please contact:
Craig Hoy
Executive Director
PublicAffairsAsia
Tel: +66-8483-79403
Email: [email protected]
SOURCE PublicAffairsAsia