Medtronic and Junior Achievement take top honors in inaugural US250 Corporate Excellence Award as AmChamSG recognizes 22 companies and business leaders

SINGAPORE, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmChamSG) recognized 22 companies and business leaders for excellence in innovation, leadership, workplace culture and U.S.-Singapore business ties at the 2026 #AmChamREPRESENT Awards dinner on September 8, 2026. Mr. Heng Swee Keat, Chairman of the National Research Foundation, Singapore and Former Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, presented the awards.

The six award categories recognize organizational excellence and individual leadership, spanning corporate excellence, digital and AI adoption, workplace culture, leadership development and contributions to U.S.-Singapore business ties.

The awards were presented as part of the 2026 AmChamSG Regional Economic Conference, a two-day gathering of government, business and policy leaders examining the forces reshaping growth, resilience and competitiveness in Singapore and the region.

Among this year's standout recipients, Medtronic received both the US250 Corporate Excellence Award and Empowering Workplace Award in the MNC category, while Micron was recognized for its leadership in AI adoption and received an Honorable Mention for US250 Corporate Excellence, together with The Lubrizol Corporation. Junior Achievement took the US250 Corporate Excellence Award in the SME & Others category.

"Medtronic is proud to receive both the US250 Corporate Excellence Award and the Empowering Workplace Award, reflecting our commitment to responsible leadership, innovation, and meaningful impact across Southeast Asia. This recognition belongs to our people and the inclusive culture that enables them to thrive. We greatly value our longstanding partnership with AmCham and our shared commitment to advancing healthcare access, innovation, and regional progress," said Feng Dong, Vice President of Medtronic Asia.

Introduced this year to commemorate the 250^th anniversary of American independence, the US250 Corporate Excellence Award recognizes companies that embody the values of American enterprise — including boldness, resilience, openness and corporate responsibility — through the way they do business and contribute to society. The award highlights organizations that pair innovation and resilience with meaningful economic and community impact.

In congratulating the recipients, AmChamSG CEO Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei said, "Recognition matters because it acknowledges the effort and impact behind what has already been achieved. But the best awards should also inspire what comes next."

"Through the #AmChamREPRESENT Awards, we want to celebrate companies and leaders who are making a difference today, while encouraging our business community to keep pushing forward, raising the bar and creating even greater impact. That spirit is especially meaningful as the United States marks 250 years of independence. The inaugural US250 Corporate Excellence Award recognizes the contributions American businesses have already made in Singapore and the region, while also challenging us to build on that legacy through continued innovation, resilience and partnership."

The 2026 #AmChamREPRESENT Awards comprise three company and three individual award categories:

• US250 Corporate Excellence Award – recognizes companies that demonstrate boldness, resilience, openness and corporate responsibility through their business operations and societal impact.
• Quantum Leap in Digital & AI Award – recognizes excellence in using digital technologies and AI to create and enhance business value, including stronger customer experiences, productivity and decision-making.
• Empowering Workplace Award – recognizes companies that prioritize employee engagement, personal growth, inclusive workplace practices and learning and development.
• Anchor Leadership Award – recognizes individuals who have demonstrated strong, adaptable and people-centered leadership, particularly in guiding organizations through challenging periods.
• Emerging Leader Award – recognizes individuals demonstrating the leadership skills, cross-functional capabilities and resilience required to excel as future organizational leaders.
• U.S.-SG Business Builder Award – recognizes individuals who actively advance U.S.-Singapore business ties through trade and investment, advocacy, networks and cross-border collaboration.

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About AmCham Singapore

Established in 1973, the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmChamSG) is the largest and the most active international business association in Singapore and Southeast Asia, with over 600 American and other global companies with significant U.S. business interests. AmChamSG is an independent, non-partisan business organization with the goal of offering insights and facilitating access and connections that provide members with a comprehensive understanding of the local, regional, and global operating environments. Our mission - to create value for our members by providing advocacy, community, and thought leadership.
Visit: www.amcham.com.sg  
 

Annex A

2026 #AmChamREPRESENT Award Recipients