Awards

Personal

  • Winner of 'Most Innovative International Blog of the Year' for Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing's Blog by World Bloggers & Social Media Awards 2013
  • Global Leadership in Transformational Innovation by American Leadership Development Association (ALDA)
  • Industry Achievement Award by Mercedes-Benz Stylo Fashion Awards 2012
  • Hall of Fame - Lifetime Achievement Award by The 1st Malaysia Achievement Awards 2012
  • Winner of 'Best Innovative Blog' for Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing's Blog by World Bloggers & Social Awards 2012
  • Special Individual Achievement Award by The 1st Malaysia Achievement Awards 2012
  • Platinum Global Entrepreneur Award - SME Recognition Award 2011 by SMI Association of Malaysia
  • The First Global Muslim Public Relations Award 2011 by Institute of Public Relations Malaysia
  • Celebrity Icon by Celebrity Brand Award 2011
  • Premier Brand Icon Leadership Awards 2011 by The Brand Laureate
  • World Leader in Creativity & Innovation by The Bizz Awards 2011, Europe
  • BrandLaureate Legendary Award 2010 by Brand Laureate 2010-2011
  • Most Awards for Communications & Creative Education by Malaysia Book of Record Awards Night 2010
  • World Creative Master Award by 3rd China Real Estate New Trend Annual Meeting 2010
  • 2010 Master Class Awards ASEAN Lifetime Achievement – Leadership in Transformational Education by the ASEAN Retail - Chains & Franchise Federation (ARFF)
  • Commander of the Most Meritorious Order of Mohlomi by His Majesty King Letsie III of the Kingdom of Lesotho, 2010
  • Lifetime Achievement as Malaysia’s Father of Creativity & Innovation by SMI-SME Worldwide Network, 2010
  • World’s First University Founded by a Lim by The Federation of Lim Association
  • Leadership in Innovation & Creativity by Malaysia Business Leadership Awards 2010
  • Global Leader in Innovation and Creativity by 1st Middle East Business Leaders Summit and Awards 2010
  • CEO of the Year by Brand Laureate 2009-2010
  • ASEAN’s Most Innovative Corporate Leader by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC)
  • International Contribution to Humanity and Philanthropy by Ramadhan Foundation, UK and Perdana Peace Foundation, at the 2nd International Muslim Unity Convention.
  • Platinum Award - SME Recognition Award 2009 by SMI Association of Malaysia
  • Worldwide Leadership in Innovative Education by The Oxford Centre for Leadership, United Kingdom
  • CEO Award for Leadership in Manpower Development Sector by International Business Review
  • Lifetime Achievement Award by Malaysia Business Leadership Awards 2009
  • Malaysia Independence Award 1957 in “Strategist Category” by Selangor Petaling Business & Industry Association
  • Distinguished World Citizen of Peace & Humanity Award by H.E. Abdelaziz Abughoush, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the State of Palestine, Kuala Lumpur.
  • Pioneering Leadership in Entrepreneurship Award ASEAN - BAC & ARFF
  • Asia’s Most Accomplished Educationist by Seo Kyeong University, South Korea
  • Honorary Doctorate for Leadership in Global Education by Seo Kyeong University, South Korea
  • Lifetime Achievement Award in Human Resource Development by The Asia HRD Congress 2009
  • World Business Leader by The World Confederation of Businesses, Dubai
  • Creative Leadership in Global Education, Country Branding Award 2008-2009 by The Brand Laureate
  • Innovative Leadership in Globalised Education by Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC)
  • Malaysian Advertising Hall of Fame Award by Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Malaysia (4As)
  • Mentor Entrepreneur of the Year Award by SMI and SME Worldwide Network, Malaysia
  • Honorary Professorship - 2007 by Moscow Academy of the State and Municipal Management, Russia
  • Honorary Professorship - 2007 by Thames Valley University
  • Brand Personality Award 2007 by The Brand Laureate
  • Honorary Certified Doctor of Business Administration 2006 by Oxford Association of Management, Oxford, UK
  • Honorary Doctor of Education 2006 by University of East London, London, UK
  • CEO of the Year Award , 2006 by Malaysia Canada Business Council
  • Professor Emeritus for Innovation Management, 2006 & Doctor of Civil Law, Honoris Causa, 2006 by The Board of Trustees, European University, Barcelona, Spain
  • Lifetime Achievement Award for Humanitarian Efforts Inspiring Creativity and Innovation, 2006 by Technology Business Review
  • Asia’s Most Creative Thinker and Personality, 2006 by The London Graduate School of Management, London, UK
  • World Entrepreneur of the Year Academy, 2006 by Ernst & Young, Monte Carlo, Monaco
  • Malaysian Entrepreneur of the Year, 2005 by Ernst & Young of Malaysia
  • Advertising Personality of the Year, 2003 by Malaysian Advertisers Association
  • Distinguished Fellowship Award, 2002 by Paris Graduate School of Management
  • Lifetime Achievement Award 2002 for Commitment to Education Excellence by ADOI Magazine
  • Doctor of Design (Honoris Causa) 2002 by RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
  • CEO of the Year, 2000 by Institute of Public Relations Malaysia
  • Honorary Doctorate of Letters, 1995 by Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia
  • Honorary Doctorate of Laws, 1994 by University of Hertfordshire, UK
  • Honorary Associate Fellowship, 1993 by Auckland Institute of Technology, New Zealand
  • Honorary Fellow Award, 1992 by Malaysian Institute of Directors
  • Man of the Year Award, 1990 by Women At Work Magazine

Humanitarian

  • One of Asia’s 48 Heroes of Philanthropy by Forbes Asia Magazine
  • Sun Yat-Sen Peace Award 2005
  • Krystal Awards 2004 for role in Kuala Lumpur World Peace Conference by Institute of Public Relations Malaysia
  • Civic/Social Education Category, 1991 for 30-seconds video clip, Unity is Everyone by the 34th International Advertising Festival of New York
  • Challenge Trophy Award, 1990 for Global Humanitarian Appeal for Bosnia-Herzegovina by Institute of Public Relations Malaysia
  • Award for one-minute film, Ceasefire’89, 1989 by International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, USA
  • Award-winning anti-drug filmlet, The Trap, 1987 by an International Conference in Vienna

Public-sector Awards

  • Darjah Paduka Seri Setia Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah (D.H.M.S) awarded by the Sultan of Kedah, 2012
  • Darjah Kebesaran Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang Sri Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang (SSAP) – Gelaran Dato’ Sri 2010 awarded by Sultan Pahang (Pangkat Pertama)
  • Panglima Setia Mahkota (Tan Sri), Order of Chivalry Second Class 1995 Knighthood from the King, Malaysia
  • Johan Mangku Negara, Order of Chivalry Third Class 1991 by the King, Malaysia
  • Johan Setia Mahkota, Order of Chivalry Third Class 1989 by the King, Malaysia
  • Darjah Dato’ Paduka Mahkota Selangor 1985 Knighthood from Sultan, Malaysia
  • Ahli Mangku Negara, Order of Chivalry Fifth Class 1982 by the King, Malaysia

Digital Video Awards

  • Silver Award in 'Online Film and Video (Documentary) for 'Limkokwing | A Tapestry' by 2012 Davey Awards
  • Silver Award in 'TV/Cable Programs (Live Events)' for Creativity in Motion 2012 by 2012 Davey Awards
  • Silver Award for 1Malaysia (Ballad Edition) under 'Web Video (Music)' category by W3 Awards 2012
  • Silver Award for 1Malaysia (Ballad Edition) under 'Web Video (Viral)' category by W3 Awards 2012
  • 2012 Gold Award for Excellence under "Art Direction" Category for Limkokwing - A Tapestry video by The 18th Annual Communicator Awards
  • 2012 Gold Award for Excellence under "Editing" Category for Limkokwing - A Tapestry video by The 18th Annual Communicator Awards
  • 2012 Gold Award for Excellence under "Use of Animation" Category for Digital Innovation Centre video by The 18th Annual Communicator Awards
  • 2012 Silver Award for Distinction under "History/Biography" Category for Limkokwing - A Tapestry video by The 18th Annual Communicator Awards
  • 2012 Silver Award for Distinction under "Educational Institutions" Category for Digital Innovation Centre video by The 18th Annual Communicator Awards
  • 2012 Silver Award for Distinction under "Use of Visual Effects" Category for Digital Innovation Centre video by The 18th Annual Communicator Awards
  • Winner, ‘Long Format Documentary’ category for the ‘Lim Kok Wing | A Tapestry’ video by Digital Video Awards 2011
  • Winner, ‘Production Element – Animation 3D’ category for the ‘Malaysian Digital Innovation Centre’ launch video by Digital Video Awards 2011

Education

  • Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership Awards 2012 by the Young Entrepreneur Organisation Malaysia and Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)
  • Outstanding Leadership in New Media Globalisation of Brand Malaysia by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
  • Brand Excellence Award (Professional Services) in Industry Excellence Awards 2011 by Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) Malaysia
  • Official Recognition as University of Innovation by Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
  • ‘Gold’ in Reader's Digest Trusted Brands Awards 2012 in ‘Private University/College’ category
  • CSR World Leader Award by The Bizz Awards 2012, Europe
  • Beyond Success Award by The Bizz Awards 2012, Europe
  • Master Class in Education by 21st Century The Prestigious Brand Award 2012
  • Sahabat Negara SME Award 2011 by SMI Association of Malaysia
  • Celebrity Popular Brand by Celebrity Brand Award 2011
  • Celebrity Education by Celebrity Brand Award 2011
  • International Gold Star Award for Quality and Excellence by World Quality Commitment, Paris
  • Gold in Reader's Digest Trusted Brand 2011 for Private University/College, Voted by Malaysian Consumers
  • Peak of Success Award by The Bizz Awards 2011, Europe
  • Innovative Leadership in Globalisation for Education by Malaysian Institute of Directors 2011
  • Brand Communications Award in Specialty Awards (Best Brand) 2010-2011 by The Brand Laureate
  • Global Innovation Leadership Award in Education by BID International Quality Summit, New York
  • Peak of Success Business Award by The Bizz Awards 2010, Texas USA
  • Gold in Education & Learning by Putra Brand Awards 2010
  • Top 10 Masters Awards in Education Creative Technology by Brand Laureate 2009-2010
  • Recognition Award for “University of the Future” by QS Asia Quacquarelli Symonds Pte Ltd
  • Golden Medal for Quality & Service Award 2009 from the Worldwide Marketing Organisation, Glendale, California
  • Golden Star for Management Merit Award 2009 by Worldwide Marketing Organisation, Glendale, California
  • Malaysia Independence Award 1957 in “Grand Company Category” by Selangor Petaling Business & Industry Association
  • Accredited Limkokwing Malaysia as “Premier Status” by Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC)
  • Accredited Limkokwing Cambodia as “Premier Status” by Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC)
  • Master in Marketing Management, Master in Quality Management, Master in Business Leadership & Master in Business Management by The Bizz Awards 2008, Dubai
  • Best Brands in Education (Creative Technology) Award 2008-2009 by The Brand Laureate
  • Diamond Summit Award for Leadership in Quality, Paris
  • Accredited Limkokwing Botswana as “Premier Status” by Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC)
  • Special Achievement Award for by Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA)
  • Recognition Award for Supporting Business Creativity and Innovation by Malaysia Venture Capital and Private Equity Association
  • Technology Business Review ASEAN Award 2008 for Excellence in the ASEAN Education Management Sector
  • Winner of “Best in Media & Entertainment” by MSC Malaysia APICTA 2008
  • Mentor Entrepreneur of the Year Award & Superior Company of the Year Award by SMI and SME Worldwide Network, Malaysia
  • Quality Summit Award for Visionary Leadership in Innovative Education, New York
  • Accredited Limkokwing United Kingdom as “Premier Status” by Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC)
  • Brand Excellence Award & Export Excellence Award (services) by MITI, Malaysia
  • International Arch of Europe Award, Frankfurt
  • Special Award for Globalising Malaysian Education by Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
  • International Quality Award Crown Award, London
  • Century International Quality Era Award in Platinum category, Geneva
  • Brand Laureate’s Best Brand - Global University Award, 2007” by Brand Laureate
  • International Gold Star Award for World Quality Commitment, Paris
  • Global Award for Innovation - Oxford Association of Management, Oxford, UK
  • Industry Excellence for Education - Malaysia Canada Business Council
  • Excellence in Information Technology (Multimedia Education) - Technology Business Review
  • Award for Excellence in Private Education - National Association of Private Education Institution, Malaysia
  • Export Excellence Award - Malaysian Ministry of International Trade and Industry

Interactive Awards

  • Best in Class Award for Limkokwing Mobile Academy under the 'Education' Category by Interactive Media Awards 2013
  • Outstanding Achievement Award for Limkokwing Android App under the 'Education' category by Interactive Media Awards 2013
  • Outstanding Achievement Award for Limkokwing iPad App under the 'Education' category by Interactive Media Awards 2013
  • Best in Class Award for Perbadanan Putrajaya Portal under the 'Government' category by Interactive Media Awards 2013
  • Best in Class Award for Perbadanan Putrajaya Portal under the 'Arts/Culture' category by Interactive Media Awards 2013
  • Silver Medal in Malaysia Technology Expo 2013 for ‘Mobile Visual Security Platform’
  • Silver Medal in Malaysia Technology Expo 2013 for ‘Mobile Cloud Augmented Reality’
  • Bronze Medal in Malaysia Technology Expo 2013 for ‘An Intelligent Digital Advertisement Publishing Mechanism Using Mobile Augmented Reality’
  • Bronze Medal in Malaysia Technology Expo 2013 for ‘Motion Detection Real Time 3D Walkthrough in Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Using Kinect XBOX’
  • Winner of 'Most Innovative International Blog of the Year' for Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing's Blog by World Bloggers & Social Media Awards 2013
  • Silver Award in 'Mobile Applications (Productivity)' for Limkokwing iPhone App by 2012 Davey Awards
  • Silver Award in 'Mobile Applications (Education)' for Limkokwing iPad App by 2012 Davey Awards
  • Silver Award in 'Mobile Applications (Productivity)' for Limkokwing iPad App by 2012 Davey Awards
  • Silver Award in 'Mobile Applications (Education)' for Limkokwing Android App by 2012 Davey Awards
  • Silver Award in 'Mobile Applications (Productivity)' for Limkokwing Android App by 2012 Davey Awards
  • Silver Award in 'Websites (Education)' for Limkokwing Community Portal by 2012 Davey Awards
  • Silver Award in 'Websites (Social/Networking)' for Limkokwing Community Portal by 2012 Davey Awards
  • Merit, Best of Research & Development in MSC Malaysia APICTA 2012 Awards for ‘Augmented Reality Location-based Service Platform’
  • Silver Award for Limkokwing Android App under 'Mobile Applications (Education)' category by W3 Awards 2012
  • Silver Award for Limkokwing Student Portal under 'General Website Categories (Education)' category by W3 Awards 2012
  • Silver Award for Limkokwing Student Portal under 'General Website Categories (Social/Networking)' category by W3 Awards 2012
  • Silver Award for Lesotho High Commission KL website under 'General Website Categories (Government)' category by W3 Awards 2012
  • First Malaysian Patriotic Song to Have Highest Hits on YouTube by The Malaysia Book of Records for the 1Malaysia theme song
  • Best Products and Services for Augmented Reality Muslim Toolkit by inOvation Malaysia Awards 2012
  • Silver Medal for Augmented Reality Location-Based Service Platform by International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2012
  • Silver Medal for Augmented Reality Interactive Motion Detection Game by International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2012
  • Best Portal Website for Limkokwing Community Portal by 2012 Internet Advertising Competition Award
  • Best School Website for Limkokwing Community Portal by 2012 Internet Advertising Competition Award
  • Best Information Services Website for Lesotho High Commission - Malaysia by 2012 Internet Advertising Competition Award
  • Best Investment Website for Lesotho High Commission - Malaysia by 2012 Internet Advertising Competition Award
  • Winner of 'Best Innovative Blog' for Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing's Blog by World Bloggers & Social Awards 2012
  • Best in Class Award under the 'University' category for Limkokwing Mobile Academy by Interactive Media Awards (IMA)
  • Best in Class Award under the 'University' category for Limkokwing iPhone App by Interactive Media Awards (IMA)
  • Outstanding Achievement Award under the 'University' category for Limkokwing Community Portal by Interactive Media Awards (IMA)
  • Silver Award for Websites (Tourism) for Lesotho High Commission website by 2011 Davey Awards
  • Silver Award for Websites (Best Practices) for Lesotho High Commission website by 2011 Davey Awards
  • Silver Award for Websites (Home Page) for Lesotho High Commission website by 2011 Davey Awards
  • 2011 WebAward Outstanding Achievement in Web Development for Best Information Services Website by Web Marketing Association
  • 2011 Gold Award for Excellence under "Education" Category for Limkokwing University Website by The 17th Annual Communicator Awards
  • 2011 Gold Award for Excellence under "Education" Category for Limkokwing Community Portal by The 17th Annual Communicator Awards
  • 2011 Gold Award for Excellence under "Social/Networking" Category for Limkokwing Community Portal by The 17th Annual Communicator Awards
  • 2011 Gold Award for Excellence under "Community" Category for Limkokwing Community Portal by The 17th Annual Communicator Awards
  • 2011 Silver Award for Distinction under "Art" Category for Limkokwing University Website by The 17th Annual Communicator Awards
  • 2011 Silver Award for Distinction under "School/University" Category for Limkokwing University Website by The 17th Annual Communicator Awards
  • 2011 Silver Award for Distinction under "School/University" Category for Limkokwing Community Portal by The 17th Annual Communicator Awards
  • 2011 Silver Award for Distinction under “Student" Category for Limkokwing Community Portal by The 17th Annual Communicator Awards
  • 2011 Silver Award for Distinction under “Education" Category for Limkokwing iPhone App by The 17th Annual Communicator Awards
  • 2011 Silver Award for Distinction under “Productivity" Category for Limkokwing iPhone App by The 17th Annual Communicator Awards
  • Best in Class Award under the ‘Blog’ category for Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing's Blog, 2011 by Interactive Media Awards
  • Outstanding Achievement Award under the ‘Education’ category for iPhone Application, 2011 by Interactive Media Awards
  • Outstanding Achievement Award under the ‘Education’ category for Limkokwing Community Portal, 2011 by Interactive Media Awards
  • 3rd Place in the 2010 Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Website Competition under the ‘Private Higher Education Institutions (IPTS – University and University College)’ category by MOHE
  • 2011 Internet Advertising Award for Best Education Website for Limkokwing University Website by Web Marketing Association
  • 2011 Internet Advertising Award for Best School Website for Limkokwing University Website by Web Marketing Association
  • 2011 Internet Advertising Award for Best University Website for Limkokwing University Website by Web Marketing Association
  • 2011 Internet Advertising Award for Best Education Mobile application for Limkokwing University - iPhone App by Web Marketing Association
  • 2011 Internet Advertising Award for Best School Mobile application for Limkokwing University - iPhone App by Web Marketing Association
  • 2011 Internet Advertising Award for Best University Mobile application for Limkokwing University - iPhone App by Web Marketing Association
  • Silver Award for Websites (Education) for the Limkokwing University website by 2010 Davey Awards
  • Silver Award for Websites (Education) for Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing’s blog by 2010 Davey Awards
  • Silver Award for Websites (Schools/Universities) for the Limkokwing University website by 2010 Davey Awards
  • Gold Award for General Website Categories (School/University) by W3 Awards 2010
  • Gold Award for Mobile Applications (Education) by W3 Awards 2010
  • Silver Award for Blog (Personal) by W3 Awards 2010
  • 2010 WebAward Outstanding Achievement in Web Development for Education Standard of Excellence by Web Marketing Association
  • 2010 WebAward Outstanding Achievement in Portal Standard of Excellence by Web Marketing Association
  • 2010 WebAward Outstanding Achievement in University Standard of Excellence by Web Marketing Association
  • The 40th Creativity Media Competition - Silver Award in New Media & Web Design (Blog) category, 2010 by Creativity International Awards
  • The 40th Creativity Media Competition - Honorable Mention in Website Consumer category, 2010 by Creativity International Awards
  • Outstanding Achievement Award under the ‘University’ category, 2009 by Interactive Media Awards
  • Outstanding Achievement in Web Development for Best Arts Website, 2009 by Web Marketing Association 2009 WebAward
  • Web Design Award for the month of April, 2009 by DesignFirms Awards