Background of the Award
TheSmart Ageing Award 2025aims to promote smart ageing in Asia by honoring leaders who have made innovative contributions in elderly care, sustainability, and cross-sector partnerships. It encourages professionals and entrepreneurs to create new solutions to shape a better future for ageing societies.
Categories of Award
Outstanding Leader:Recognizes visionary leaders who drive innovation and create significant impact in ageing-related sectors, including new services, products, sustainability efforts, and cross-sector collaborations.
Outstanding Organization:Honors businesses or projects that improve both the quality and dignity of life for golden-agers through excellent services, products, or initiatives, such as smart ageing technology, senior-friendly designs, or community support programs. These efforts contribute to building age-friendly cities and raising public awareness.
Download nomination form
Please email the completed nomination form and supporting documents to SAA2025@goldenage.foundation
Nomination Deadline:30 April 2025
Schedule
Date and Time |
Judging Method |
April 14 – April 30, 2025 |
Nominations are to be recommended by the general public, previous awardees of the "Smart Ageing Leader Award 2024", Task Force Chairs and the Organising Committee Members of the Foundation.
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May 1 – May 14, 2025 |
The Foundation’s Board of Directors will conduct a preliminary screening to review the nominations
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May 15 – May 30, 2025 |
A judging panel, comprising members of the Foundation’s Council and invited organizations, will make the final selection of award-winning individuals/organizations.
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June 1 - June 26, 2025 |
Award acceptance details will be confirmed with the winning individuals/organizations
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Awards
Category:Outstanding Leader
Criteria for Evaluation
- Innovation: Demonstration of unique, forward-thinking vision in contributions.
- Impact: Measurable improvement in seniors' quality of life and social impact.
- Sustainability: Long-term viability and development potential of contributions.
- Execution: Demonstrated implementation results and positive market reception.
Award Name |
Eligibility Criteria |
Smart Ageing Global Star |
- A visionary leader with extensive influence and outstanding leadership in the sector of smart ageing.
- Demonstrated success in promoting cross-regional or cross-sector collaboration to advance global smart ageing initiatives.
- Proven track record of exceptional innovative contributions in smart ageing sectors, sustainable development, or cross-sector partnerships.
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Innovative Ageing Care Champion
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- Has at least 5 years of outstanding leadership experience in the relevant sector.
- Proposes and implements innovative solutions in elderly care services (e.g., home care, residential care services, etc.) to enhance golden-agers' quality of life.
- Promotes the sustainable development of elderly care services and creates significant social impact."
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Lifestyle Champion
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- Has at least 5 years of outstanding leadership experience in the relevant sector.
- An innovative practitioner promoting stylish and modern lifestyles for the golden years
- Designs or promotes age-friendly, innovative products, services, or programs
- Has made outstanding contributions to enhancing seniors' quality of life and well-being.
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Wealth & Finance Champion
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- Has at least 5 years of outstanding leadership experience in the relevant sector.
- Promotes innovative smart ageing-related Wealth & Finance solutions (e.g., retirement planning, senior insurance).
- A Pioneers fintech applications in smart ageing to strengthen seniors' Wealth & Finance resilience and autonomy.
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Age Friendly Community Champion
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- Has at least 5 years of hands-on community development experience.
- Promotes age-friendly and innovative products or initiatives (e.g., urban design, community inclusion) in community development to enhance golden-agers' quality of life.
- Fosters intergenerational inclusion and builds community participation and support networks.
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Medical & Health Champion
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- Holds professional qualifications in the medical or healthcare sector and has at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Implements innovative solutions in the medical or healthcare sectors (e.g., hospitals, communities) to enhance elderly health management.
- Promotes smart health technologies to improve seniors' quality of life.
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Digital Champion
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- Has at least 5 years of professional experience in the digital technology sector.
- Promotes innovative digital technology applications that foster digital inclusion for golden-agers.
- Develops or promotes age-friendly and innovative digital products or services that significantly improve seniors' daily lives.
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Category:Outstanding Organization
Criteria for Evaluation
- Innovation: Demonstration of unique, forward-thinking vision in solutions.
- Impact: Measurable improvement in seniors' quality of life and social impact.
- Sustainability: Long-term viability and development potential of solutions.
- Execution: Demonstrated implementation results and positive market reception.
Award Name |
Eligibility Criteria |
Golden Age Marketing Strategy Award(Enterprise)
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- The company must have more than 50 employees.
- The company must have launched market-leading products, services, or initiatives in the smart ageing sector. These must demonstrate both substantial market success and measurable social impact.
- The initiative must be innovative, long-term sustainable, and demonstrably improve seniors' quality of life.
- The company must submit reports covering at least two years (2022–2024) , with data and user testimonials demonstrating both market performance and social impact.
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Golden Age Marketing Strategy Award(SME)
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- The company has 50 employees or fewer.
- The company must have launched innovative smart ageing solutions (products, services, or initiatives) with proven market potential and industry recognition.
- The solution must provide evidence of both market potential and sustainability.
- The company must submit reports covering at least two years (2022–2024) , with data and user testimonials demonstrating both market performance and social impact.
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Golden Age ESG Award(Enterprise)
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- The company must have 50 or more employees.
- The company must have launched innovative products, services, or initiatives in the smart ageing sector, demonstrating strong potential and a clear commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. For example:
- The products/services address real-world needs of target groups and provide tangible solutions.
- The solutions incorporate eco-design elements, reflecting a commitment to environmental sustainability.
- The company demonstrates a strong corporate culture, including transparent management (e.g., publishing ESG reports), enhanced corporate governance, and sustainable corporate values.
- The solutions must demonstrate innovation and long-term sustainability, significantly improving quality of life for golden-agers.
- The company must submit reports covering at least two years (2022–2024) , with data or user testimonials to demonstrate market performance and social impact, with special focus on ESG achievements.
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Golden Age ESG Award(SME)
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- The company has 50 employees or fewer.
- The company must have launched innovative products, services, or initiatives in the smart ageing sector, demonstrating strong potential and a clear commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. For example:
- The products/services address real-world needs of target groups and provide tangible solutions.
- The solutions incorporate eco-design elements, reflecting a commitment to environmental sustainability.
- The company demonstrates a strong corporate culture, including transparent management (e.g., publishing ESG reports), enhanced corporate governance, and sustainable corporate values.
- The solutions must demonstrate innovation and long-term sustainability, significantly improving quality of life for golden-agers.
- The company must submit reports covering at least two years (2022–2024) , with data or user testimonials to demonstrate market performance and social impact, with special focus on ESG achievements.
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