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                        SUMMARY:GBA BUSINESS AWARDS 2025
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">As part of the <strong><a href="https://gba-vietnam.org/">GBA</a> 30th Anniversary Celebration Series</strong>, we are delighted to invite you to one of our most anticipated events of the year, the </span><a href="https://app.glueup.com/event/gba-business-awards-2025-146173/"><b>GBA Business Awards 2025</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, taking place on <strong>Thursday, 19 September 2025</strong> at <a href="https://www.lottehotel.com/global/en/">Lotte Hotel Saigon</a>.</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">This exclusive evening honors the excellence, innovation, and positive impact of German businesses in Vietnam. This year, we are shining the spotlight on outstanding achievements across </span><b>three award categories</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">:</span></span></p>

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 	<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><a style="color: #3366ff;" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jq-JhRetWsXWE_XmSMGxap3M9dZL9yIB/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=117054219444816330898&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true"><b>Green Business of the Year</b></a><b>: </b></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Honors a company at the forefront of minimizing its environmental impact and embedding sustainable practices into its core operations in Vietnam.</span></span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><a style="color: #3366ff;" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19I-j_W234sMSMPMdA71E0-WYIihAeSUE/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=117054219444816330898&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true"><b>Business Innovation Award</b></a><b>: </b></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Celebrating cutting-edge solutions and forward-thinking strategies that shape the future.</span></span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><a style="color: #3366ff;" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZwQ-s8fEhheVhWod-RCJCvlg96wVr-sq/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=117054219444816330898&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Community Impact</b></span></a><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>: </b></span></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Honoring organizations that go beyond business to make a meaningful difference in society through sustainability, inclusion &amp; social responsibility initiatives.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Notably, the <strong>GBA Business Awards 2025</strong> is open to <strong>GBA members</strong> across all sizes and sectors — from established industry leaders to emerging startups. Each of the three award categories welcomes nominations from both <strong>large enterprises (LE) </strong>and<strong> small to medium enterprises (SME).</strong></span>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><b>Nomination Guidelines &amp; Timelines</b></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nominate in any number of categories with our easy-to-use online form. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">For details and to access the nomination forms for each award, please follow the </span><b>links provided above or the button below!</b></span></p>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><strong>Nomination Deadline:</strong> Before COB, Wednesday, 20 August 2025. </b>For any questions or further clarification on the nomination form, please contact us at <a href="mailto:maianh@gba-vietnam.org">email</a>.</span>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a style="background-color: #24416f; color: #fff; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block;" href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XO9tPFt2IU_N-eBEIz-mVMaKKQK2lmRO"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Apply Here</span></strong></a></p>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">With distinct recognition for both groups in every category, the awards ensure that </span><b>Top 18 Finalists</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">3 LEs &amp; 3 SMEs per category) </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">have a fair and prominent opportunity to be </span><b>celebrated</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><b>elevated</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and proudly </span><b>selected to represent GBA</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> at the </span><b>EuroCham Business Awards 2025</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></span>
<h5 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Judging Process &amp; Timeline</b></span></h5>
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 	<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>15 August:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Nomination deadline</span></span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>29 August:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Announcement of the top 18 finalists (3 LEs &amp; 3 SMEs per category)</span></span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>19 September - Award Ceremony: </b></span>
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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Top 18 finalists</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (3 LEs &amp; 3 SMEs per category) will deliver live pitches at the GBA Business Awards Night 2025 and proudly </span>represent GBA at the<b> EuroCham Business Awards 2025</b> in<b> October.</b></span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Top 6 Finalists</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (1 LE &amp; 1 SME per category) — will be selected by the jury &amp; voting and officially crowned as the </span><b>GBA Business Awards 2025 winners.</b></span></li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><b>Ticket Sales are Now Open!</b></span></p>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Date: </strong>Friday, 19 September 2025 | </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Time:</strong> 6 PM - 10 PM</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Venue: </strong>Lawn - Lotte Hotel Saigon, 2A - 4A Ton Duc Thang, Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City (<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/VSQfCVagR9bUxrWG7">map</a>)</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Dress code: </strong>Business Casual (Outdoor-Friendly)</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Ticket prices:</strong></span>
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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>GBA Members:</strong> 1,600,000 VND/person</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Non-Members:</strong> 2,100,000 VND/person</span></li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">✨Your ticket includes exclusive event access, fine dining &amp; free-flow beverages, high-profile industry leaders, innovative business showcases, live pitches &amp; real-time audience voting.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This evening promises to be a celebration of ambition and achievement, a perfect chance to connect with industry peers, get inspired by success stories, and cheer on the best of the best in our business community.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Let’s come together to celebrate the businesses driving innovation, growth, and positive impact in Vietnam.</span></p>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">For any inquiries, please contact Ms. Mai Anh at ✉️ <a href="mailto:maianh@gba-vietnam.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">maianh@gba-vietnam.org</a> or 📞 +84 903 720 788.</span>
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