The Best of Best Awards by Golden Tree are the merit-based China awards that outstanding businesses, leaders and brands compete for on the world stage — independently judged, celebrated at the Dubai gala, and built on performance alone. No pay-to-win. Just proven excellence.
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If you are looking for China awards, the question that matters most is credibility. Clients, investors and international partners research before they commit, and recognition decided on evidence gives them something concrete to check. The Best of Best Awards by Golden Tree are an international, merit-based programme where business achievement from China is evaluated on its own terms. Chinese businesses have already been recognised across Golden Tree programmes in hospitality, restaurants, travel, real estate and professional services, and the Asia Best of Best Awards have recognised 145 companies from 20 countries. Chinese companies across every sector and size class are eligible, and the programme welcomes both self-nominations and third-party submissions through a straightforward business award nomination process.
The Best of Best Awards are Golden Tree's international business recognition programme. Businesses, leaders and brands from across the world, including Chinese companies, are evaluated by the Jury team or the Management of Golden Tree against published criteria. Merit is the only measure. Sponsorship, advertising and gala attendance have no influence on results.
Because the programme spans every industry and business size, a first-generation Chinese entrepreneur is never judged against a multinational conglomerate. Category design ensures fair comparison, so the recognition is meaningful wherever you sit in the market — from a small business award category to enterprise-level global business awards. Winners are celebrated at a black-tie gala in Dubai and receive a recognition package that works as a marketing asset throughout the year that follows.
Independent jury / management evaluation. Transparent criteria published in advance. No pay-to-win mechanism. Winners are honoured at a black-tie event in Dubai, and the winner logo can be used across websites, proposals, press releases and pitchbooks for the full recognition year.
International recognition is more than a plaque in the boardroom — it is a measurable business asset that works every day to build trust with clients, investors and partners who have never heard of your organisation before.
An internationally recognised business excellence award signals quality to markets where your brand is still unknown.
Merit-based global recognition shortens due diligence cycles and builds confidence in new relationships faster than any sales material.
International, evidence-based recognition gives your proposals and pitch decks a clear, checkable credential.
Press release support and network amplification put your win in front of a global business audience beyond your existing reach.
Award status strengthens employer branding and helps recognised organisations stand out to experienced professionals.
Connect with peers, buyers and partners from across the international business community at the Dubai gala.
Any Chinese business operating in any sector is eligible. The Best of Best Awards welcome nominations from organisations at every stage of growth, with categories for large enterprises, SMEs, startups and individual leaders. Self-nominations and third-party nominations are both accepted.
Corporates and group companies setting benchmarks in manufacturing, technology or finance.
Dedicated small business award categories ensure growing companies compete fairly among their peers.
Early-stage ventures demonstrating innovation, traction and commercial or social impact.
Multi-generation enterprises carrying heritage brands into new markets and formats.
Founders, CEOs and executives who have driven measurable transformation in their organisation or industry.
Companies expanding into international markets and seeking globally recognised endorsement.
From company-level honours to individual leadership recognition, the categories below represent a sample of the recognition available under the Best of Best Awards. Explore the full category list on the programme page.
Complete the short form on the official nomination page — nominate your own organisation, a colleague, or any Chinese business you admire.
Our team verifies eligibility, confirms the best-fit category and may request supporting documentation or performance data.
The Jury team or the Management of Golden Tree scores every nominee against published criteria — strictly on merit, with no commercial influence.
Finalists and winners are notified by the Golden Tree team once the evaluation is complete.
Winners are celebrated at the annual black-tie ceremony in Dubai and receive the full winner package and logo rights.
Nominations for the Best of Best Awards are open to Chinese businesses and leaders now, and it is free to nominate. Nominating early gives the evaluation more time to review your submission in full, and gives your organisation more time to use finalist and winner status in its marketing.
International recognition does not end on gala night; it keeps working. The winner logo, certificate, trophy and media support begin generating value from the moment of notification. The sooner your team is recognised, the sooner that value starts working. See the full winner package for what recognition includes, visit our gallery to see past ceremonies, or read about past winners from around the world.
Chinese businesses and leaders can enter the Best of Best Awards by Golden Tree, an international, merit-based award programme open to every industry. Nominees from China are evaluated by the Jury team or the Management of Golden Tree, and nomination is free.
Yes. The Best of Best Awards are open to businesses, leaders and brands from every country including China. Chinese companies across manufacturing, technology, e-commerce, finance, real estate and professional services are all eligible to nominate.
Businesses of every size and sector are eligible — from large enterprises and family conglomerates to tech startups, SMEs and individual professionals. The China business awards categories span leadership, innovation, customer excellence, industry impact and sustainability.
Yes. The business award nomination process is open to all companies operating in or headquartered in China. The form takes approximately fifteen minutes and the Golden Tree team guides each nominee through eligibility verification and category matching.
Strictly merit-based. Sponsorship, advertising and gala ticket purchases have no influence on jury decisions. The Jury team or the Management of Golden Tree evaluates every Chinese nominee against published criteria based on performance, leadership and contribution to their industry.
Winners receive a custom-engraved trophy, winner plaque and medal, a digital certificate and badge, the official winner logo for unlimited marketing use, and media promotion across the Golden Tree network — all powerful assets for a Chinese brand competing globally.
Submit the free online nomination form, the Golden Tree team confirms eligibility and the best-fit category, the Jury team or the Management of Golden Tree evaluates the nomination on its evidence, and winners are notified and recognised at the Golden Tree Awards gala in Dubai.
A globally recognised business excellence award helps Chinese companies attract international clients, investors and talent, and show credibility to partners outside China. The Asia Best of Best Awards offer a regional recognition pathway alongside the global categories, and past winners are listed in the winners directory.
Join outstanding businesses and leaders from China and around the world in a merit-based international awards programme. Nomination is free and the online form takes about fifteen minutes.