Stevies IBA Names PAGEONE President Vonj Tingson As Sole Filipino Judge

PAGEONE’s President and Chief Operations Officer, Vonj Tingson, is honored to be the only Filipino judge for this year’s International Business Awards in the PR and Corporate Communications category. Known as “the International Stevies,” these prestigious awards recognize outstanding achievements across various global industries.

This accolade adds to Mr. Tingson’s distinguished career as one of the top 25 Innovators in PR and Communication in the Asia Pacific. Leading PAGEONE Group, a celebrated network of global-award-winning agencies, Mr. Tingson has guided the firm to secure 11 Agency of the Year awards, a Hall of Fame recognition, and numerous Best PR Agency titles across Southeast Asia.

Under his leadership, PAGEONE Group has earned over 400 awards and continues to serve as the agency of record for several global brands, establishing itself as a leader in the industry.

Mr. Tingson expressed his gratitude, saying, “I am deeply honored to serve as one of the judges for the Stevies International Business Awards, especially in the Corporate Communications/PR category, where the competition is truly world-class. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Stevies IBA committee for this incredible opportunity and to my team at PAGEONE Group, whose relentless pursuit of excellence has brought us to where we are today. This recognition is not just mine but ours as a collective, and I am excited to bring a uniquely Filipino perspective to the global stage.”

The International Business Awards, or “the International Stevies,” recognize organizations of all sizes and types globally, whether public or private, for-profit or non-profit. The Stevie Awards, highly coveted in the business world, have nine distinct programs each highlighting different facets of excellence, receiving over 12,000 nominations annually.

This year’s awards attracted more than 3,700 nominations from over 60 countries, showcasing the world’s top organizations and individuals. Mr. Tingson’s role as the sole Filipino judge underscores the Philippines’ growing prominence in the global business arena.

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