“It has been a pleasure to recognise and award such a strong and dedicated selection of businesses in this year’s programme. I’m sure their commitment to their individual missions will continue to help them, and others, thrive,” said Awards Coordinator Kaven Cooper in announcing the awards on Thursday (July 18).
“South East Asia is home to a wide range of businesses which are having a monumental positive impact on their clientele, region, and rest of the globe. We’re pleased to have the opportunity to highlight a myriad of small and medium enterprises which are inevitably strengthening the region’s connections and trade links while deeply nourishing the industries we all rely on,” he said in the release.
“From expert BPO services to specialist B2B market research, cross-border eCommerce marketing to end-to-end PR, and so much more, 2024’s collection of businesses across South East Asia are shining examples of the region’s contribution to the corporate landscape,” he added.
"Deeply honoured to receive this recognition from the APAC Insider South East Asia Business Awards 2024,” said Class Act Media & IMAGE asia General Manager Jason Beavan.
“It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication from our wonderful teams, at The Phuket News, Khao Phuket, Novosti Phuketa newspapers, Live 89.5 FM radio, Phuket News TV, Window on Phuket and Where to Eat in Phuket magazines, on keeping the people who visit and live here updated on all the good and interesting happenings in Phuket.
“A huge thank you to our team, advertisers, readers and suppliers for their past and future support, it’s our island and we are your local media company,” he said.
In January, Class Act Media and IMAGE asia were bestowed the award ‘Most Comprehensive Print & Online Regional New Media Company 2023 - Thailand’ at the UK-based APAC Insider Business Awards 2023.
The Phuket News and Class Act Media / IMAGE asia have performed well in the APAC Insider awards over the years.
In the previous awards for 2022, Class Act Media and IMAGEasia were bestowed two accolades. Image Asia/Class Act Media was bestowed ‘Most Outstanding News & Information Business - Phuket’ while The Phuket News was awarded ‘Leading Provider of Digital News & Information - Southern Thailand’.
The Phuket News was also recognised for its news service by being awarded the ‘Best Online News Platform 2022’ in APAC Insider’s ‘South East Asia Business Awards’.
In 2021, Class Act Media and IMAGE asia were recognised in the annual APAC Insider Business Awards by being bestowed the accolade ‘Most Outstanding Small Local Business - Phuket’.
Among the other winners from Phuket in the ‘APAC Insider South East Asia Business Awards’ 2024’ were:
- Aussie Divers Phuket
- Best Dive Training Center 2024 – Thailand - BOBO in Phuket – Tour & Transportation
- Best Airports Transfers & Phuket Tour Operator 2024 - Charter Dock A
- Best Private Yacht Charter Company 2024 – Thailand - South East Asia Sails
- Leading Providers of High-Performance Sails 2024 - Sea Dragon Dive Center
- Best Ocean Adventure Dive Centre 2024 – Southern Thailand