The Contribution to the HR Community Award recognises Azmin's work in human capital development over the last two decades.

This award recognises his contributions to people development in the Automotive and Retail Industry over the last 15 years.

Though schooled in the UK and graduated in the US, Azmin has demonstrated a great understanding of local cultures.

In his pioneering work in the field of training & development, Azmin headed the training department of Malaysia's second car company PERODUA with 2000 direct staff and 800 dealers. His work on developing skills and development programmes had been extremely impactful on the organisation.

Subsequently with globalisation and the opening up of the retail sector in the region, Azmin joined a newly formed retail chain. He started the first Malaysian Retail School which has responsibility for training 10,000 staff in 300 stores nationwide. In the six months of 2007 Azmin has trained with only a small team very much the same number of pepple in the company trained in entire 2006 - nearly ten thousand participants in about 600 over training sessions. [back to top]

The Contribution to the HR Community Award recognises Dr Peter Shephard for his pioneering efforts as a training professional over the last three decades.

One core value of Peter's, is sharing knowledge and developing others, and he has demonstrated this since joining the scouting movement, the red cross and the cadets in the 50's. It seemed a natural transition from teens to adulthood to join the Training and Development

profession. This first started out in 1967, when he became an animal health officer with the New Zealand Government. Later he trained the veterinary sales force of a US multinational drug company. After working with QANTAS, he came to Malaysia to train Job Analysts in MAS.

In the seventies, he formed CREDO, a HR and OD Company. Since then, not a month has gone by when he is not consulting, training, coaching or teaching. He has served with several professional associations and is a regular speaker at conferences and seminars. He is also an author of 5 books. On the academic scene, Peter has two doctoral degrees: A PhD in Intercultural Management and a D. Litt on Personality, Genetics and Learning Styles.

Currently his emphasis is on the profiling of personality and competency potential, including the use of aptitude testing and whole brain learning and thinking. With his interest in culture and diversity, he has been validating several instrument's in which he is also a Certified Master Trainer. So, at an age when many people have long retired, Peter is as active as ever, and when asked about retirement, he said: "Maybe I will think about it in 2020, when I turn 80!" [back to top]

The Contribution to the HR Community Award recognises Dr. Goh for her determination to align people development to business results and to continuously strive to develop best practices in HR.

Dr. Goh Ban Eng holds a PhD in Educational Psychology from Purdue University, USA and a Masters degree in Linguistics from the University of Leeds, UK. She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and a life

member of Educational Research Association (ERA) Singapore.

She is currently the Senior Manager of HR Development at Singapore Airlines, having held positions as Senior Manager, HR Learning and Management Development Centre, and also Cabin Crew Training. She has also clocked more than 30 years in the Singapore Education service with her job before joining SIA as Assistant Director of the Gifted Education Unit focusing on talent development of children.

In HR, her interest and focus is on organisational talent management and leadership development for business competitiveness. Staff's core competencies are developed to meet challenges in the business environment through a variety of programmes utilizing technology and training facilitators who are leaders in their field. Inhouse facilitators and senior management are also developed and deployed to provide relevant institutional knowledge for building a learning organisation through regular sharing sessions and a commitment to service excellence. [back to top]

The Contribution to the HR Community Award recognises Mr Hussain Ismail for his work in promoting the cause of learning at the workplace.

Hussain Ismail is a remarkable Bahraini who has contributed significantly to the training and development world not just in Bahrain but also internationally. In Bahrain, he has achieved significant success in the training of Bahrainis in the banking sector.

Hussain, currently the president of Bahrain Society for Human Resources Development and the President of Manama Rotary Club, continues to pioneer innovations and new tools in developing people.

Hussain, besides receiving his MBA in General Management from the University of Durham, U.K. is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, UK.

Hussain was a line manager with several years of experiences in various roles before assuming human resource positions.

Currently the Deputy Director at the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, his responsibilities include the promotion, development and direction of a planned programme of course offerings in professional education to meet the training and development needs of banks, financial institutions and other major organisations in the Kingdom of Bahrain and GCC.

Hussain also holds memberships with several prestigious international bodies:

	Board Member of Human Resources Development Fund - Bahrain
	American Society for Training & Development - ASTD (USA)
	Bahrain Management Society - BMS (Bahrain)
	British Institute of Management - MBIM (UK)
	Society for Human Resources Management - SHRM (USA)

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The Contribution to the HR Community Award recognises Ms Eva Wong for her work in Coaching that has impacted the HR profession positively.

Ms. Eva Wong has been a great influence in the development of people in China. This award recognises her contributions to people development in the Coaching field in China and greater Asia.

Ms. Eva Wong completed post graduate studies in the

Leadership Programme for Educators at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and a Masters in Counselling from the University of New England, Australia.

She contributed in an exceptional way with the publication of her book on the REN Coaching Model©, The Power of REN, China's Coaching Phenomenon. This was her first English book published with Wiley & Sons.

Her significant achievements include being appointed to the committee of the Devoted Chinese Patriots Organisation and being awarded the 2006 award for the top 10 most influential people for their contribution to a harmonious society in China. Besides being elected as one of China's 100 Outstanding Women Entrepreneurs by the China Women's Federation and China Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs, she was awarded the President's Award by the International Coach Federation. [back to top]

The Contribution to the Society award recognises YBhg Dato' Seri Professor Dr Ibrahim Abu Shah for his wotk in promoting the cause of lifelong learning.

YBhg. Dato' Seri Professor Dr Ibrahim was born in Melaka on 31 December 1948. Upon graduation from UiTM (then ITM), he worked as an executive officer. Encouragement from his family, particularly his father and a belief that he could make a difference to develop his society prompted him to further his studies.

YBhg. Dato' Seri joined UiTM as an academic staff and participated in various activities involving both students and staff. His commitment and dedication to the University over the years led to his appointment as the Vice Chancellor in 2001.

Since assuming the post, YBhg. Dato' Seri has committed himself in establishing UiTM as a leading university dedicated to producing human capital of high callibre. His contribution to the society has been numerous including sitting on various boards of management. It is for this and many other contributions to both the University and the country that Y.Bhg Dato' Seri was appointed as the President of the International Federation of Training & Development Organisations (IFTDO), the first Vice Chancellor of an academic institution in the history of IFTDO to hold the prestigious post.

YBhg. Dato' Seri Professor Dr Ibrahim has received a number of awards both local and international for his contributions to education and human development. [back to top]

The Contribution to the Society Award recognises Dato' Ghazali for his active support to the cause of education.

Born into a family with strong service traditions and a father who has traveled widely as a civil servant in the Government; Dato' Ghazali has developed into an adaptable and easy going person.

His early education was thrust upon him by the many schools that he had to attend and the various experiences that he had

to undergo both within and outside of Malaysia. However, he did graduate from the University of Malaya in 1968 in Economics and Geography.

Dato' Ghazali then worked in a multinational company and traveled extensively throughout the world. The Company encouraged him to be active in many outside activities and he therefore enjoyed various positions and involvement in National, Regional and International Organisations.

He was, for example, an active member of the Asian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and was at one stage, Chairman of the Asian- European Council. He has been a board member of Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA) for the last 20 years.

Dato' Ghazali is also an active member in Associations relating to welfare of the marginalized and disabled. He is currently the Vice President of the National Council of Welfare and Social Development of Malaysia and the President of the Malaysian Council for Rehabilitaion. He is also actively involved in the field of sustainable development and is currently the Honorary Executive Director of the Business Council for Sustainable Development Malaysia of which he is also the founding member.

Dato' Ghazali is actively involved in the field of human resource development and has been appointed as a member of the Advisory Panel of the UiTM - Industry Linkage Programme. Recently, the Prime Minister of Malaysia had appointed him to the Panel of Advisors for National Unity of Malaysia. Dato' Ghazali believes very strongly in serving humanity utilizing the variety of experiences and opportunities that God has given him. [back to top]

The Contribution to the Society award recognises Dato' Dr. M. Thambirajah for his work in ensuring access to learning for the marginalised.

Dato' Dr. M. Thambirajah was born in Penang in 1942 and received his early education at the High School Bukit Mertajam, the same school as the Malaysia Prime Minister. A trained teacher from Kirby Teacher Training College, Liverpool. After teaching in Kedah for 4 years, he joined the

University of Malaya and graduated in 1969. He obtained a Boeing scholarship to do Masters and PhD in Seattle, Washington USA. In 1972 he joined the Faculty of Arts in University of Malaya. He furthered his studies and became a qualified lawyer in 1988. His publications include a series called "Malaysia Dalam Sejarah".

More than his academic excellence, his outstanding achievement is the founding of a social welfare movement called Sri Murugan Centre in 1982. Sri Murugan Centre or SMC provides educational guidance to marginalized Indian students preparing for UPSR, PMR and STPM examinations. In 1983, he started 4 centres at Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Klang and Seremban. Today there are 110 centres throughout the country attending to about 10,000 students every year. Over the past 25 years 13,443 students have gained admission to local tertiary educational institutions and more than 500 have graduated from foreign institutions.

The success and growth of Sri Murugan Centre can be attributed to genuine service without expectations and a vast pool of volunteers.

It's 3 guiding principles are:
1) All of us are created equal
2) All of us are endowed with the same intellectual capacity
3) Religion is crucial for success in education and life

It's pioneering work is blessed with many supporters and donors including YAB Dato' Seri Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi the Prime Minister who has attended SMC functions. The Patrons of SMC are Dato' Seri S. Samy Vellu and Tan Sri Koh Tsu Koon, Chief Minister of Penang.

It's work has created an awareness for the importance of education for the development of human capital in Malaysia. [back to top]

The Contribution to the Society award recognises Dato' Dr Nellie Tan who have made a profound difference to the lives of many woman entrepreneurs and executives.

YBhg. Dato' Dr. Nellie S. L. Tan-Wong has pioneered the cause of Women in Education as Co-Founder, the Women's Institute of Management.

The Women's Institute of Education is extremely active in promoting learning among women executives and building

the managerial careers of women executives.

Despite being a practicing Chartered Accountant and Managing Director of several companies, she is committed to voluntary work aimed at improving the lives of others.

She strongly believes that human resource is the strongest asset of any organisation. Her life has been focused on leadership by example and continuing professional training.

She has written books and handbooks for the organisations where she held leadership positions e.g. Board Member, Women's World Banking, New York, Finance Chairman, World YWCA, Geneva and National Vice Chairman Malaysian Red Crescent Society and the President of the N.S. Chinese Maternity Hospital, Seremban. [back to top]

The Contribution to the Organisation Award recognises YBhg. Datuk Syed Abdull Hafiz for his contributions to people development in Perodua.

YBhg. Datuk Syed Abdull Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar educated in the English College (now Maktab Sultan Abu Bakar) in Johor Bahru and later, Victoria Institution, KL pursued a Bachelor of Economics degree, majoring in Business Administration and graduated from University Malaya in 1981. He commenced his working

career at ESSO Malaysia that led him to head several business divisions in ESSO and later at UMW. His exemplary performance resulted in his appointment as Managing Director of Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd. in December 2004.

In the short period of his arrival at Perodua, YBhg. Datuk Hafiz's wide experience saw him driving and challenging the status quo and pushing Perodua to be the number one automobile entity in the country both in terms of revenue and production in Feb 2006.

He has championed Human Capital Development plans with committed execution and passion. YBhg. Datuk Hafiz's contribution to people development has produced significant results for the company.

YBhg. Datuk Syed Abdull Hafiz was instrumental in the development of 3 key initiatives which were the AMP or Accelerated Management Programme, the MDP or Management Development Programme and the Early Entry Leadership Programme, together with other Executive, Clerical and Technical development programmes.

A believer of life long education, YBhg. Datuk Hafiz, an avid book reader himself, has tried, and succeeded, in instilling the reading habit in Perodua Sales by emphasizing the reading of new books and setting of book reading targets. He has initiated and promoted various new ideas for young executives. [back to top]

The Contribution to the Organisation Award recognises Mr. Francis G. Estrada for his contribution to Executive Education.

He has dedicated himself to the realisation of his vision of making the Asian Institute of Management a catalyst for Asian regional integration; and for sharing with his organisation his experience in regional finance as Chairman, General Partner and co-founder of Equity Managers Asia, Inc.

(Philippines), as President and Chief Executive Officer of William E. Simon and Sons, Asia, as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Asian Oceanic Group, and as Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of P.T. First Indonesian Finance and Investment Corporation. [back to top]

The Contribution to the Organisation Award recognises YBhg. Dato' Ahmad Pardas Senin for his steady determination and enduring resolution to develop people in the UEM Group.

YBhg. Dato' Ahmad Pardas, the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of UEM Group, Malaysia's leading conglomerate in infrastructure development and preferred nation building partner locally and globally, is a visionary corporate leader of great distinction.

He has developed a talent creation machine that not only benefits UEM but also the entire nation. A pragmatic and open person who sees people development as the core of human dignity, he has successfully brought changes across UEM Group through the introduction of innovative systems and processes that have positively impacted overall employees' productivity and company's bottom line.

UEM Group's value creation strategy focuses on productivity of resources, business growth and expansion, people and organisational development, enhancement of systems and processes, and improvement of image and perception as elements of its organisational culture. The main thrust of this strategy is to create a leadership-centered culture throughout the Group, one that emphasizes the importance of having effective leaders at all levels of the organisation who will drive performance to the benefit of all stakeholders.

YBhg. Dato' Ahmad Pardas welcomes the opportunity and challenge to orchestrate this fundamental shift in how the organisation viewed its most important resource. The "Five Point Focus Value Creation Strategy" as it is known, has now touched the lives of 21,000 UEM Group employees.

As "chief people advocate" in UEM Group, YBhg. Dato' Ahmad Pardas has opened the minds and hearts of aspiring leaders throughout the organisation. [back to top]

The Contribution to the Organisation Award recognises Dato' Azman for his innovative contributions in people development that has had a lasting impact on organisations.

YBhg. Dato’ Azman Hj Mokhtar was appointed Managing Director of Khazanah Nasional Bhd., the strategic investment arm of the Government of Malaysia, in June 2004. A central tenet of Dato' Azman's personal and managerial philosophy is to constantly

develop human capital and to raise knowledge capacities both within Khazanah as well as in his community activities.

During the past three years at the helm of Khazanah, Dato' Azman has successfully implemented various HR initiatives that were able to attract and sustain a highly talented team of professionals who are dedicated to contribute their collective talents towards excellence in their fields and most of all towards nation building.

Dato' Azman strives to build Khazanah and its companies as knowledge and learning organisations. His own CV testifies to his personal commitment to lifelong and holistic learning, having graduated with a diverse set of qualifications.

Dato' Azman has also relentlessly dedicated time and energy to ensure that human capital capacity and capability building programmes would benefit society at large. In this regard, his work and achievements are most evident in these four areas:

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognises individuals who can be singled out for their tireless life-time commitment and passion to make a difference to the human development community. They are individuals who have made a huge difference to the direction of the profession with their research and practice. They are unselfish in their sharing and tower among their peers in the profession. Their legacy to the profession is seen in the work

they have done, the lives they have touched and the books they have left behind for humanity. This award has been only offered twice in the past – both Asians who happen to be Malaysians. This is the first time an American has been nominated to receive this award and this is due to his great contribution to Asia.

Don who developed his famous four levels of evaluation as part of his PhD dissertation on training front line supervisors has also held positions in International Minerals and Chemicals, and Bendix Aerospace.

While officially "retired" from the University of Wisconsin Management Institute US, he remains a professor emeritus, and continues to write books on leadership, performance, and evaluation. His most significant contribution to the industry is his four levels, alive and strong even after over 50 years. Donald continues to speak at major training events around the world, and has his 9th book coming out in October of 2007, Implementing the Four Levels. His books have been translated into several languages.

Don was past president of the American Society for Training and Development (1975) and was honored with their 2004 Lifetime Achievement in Workplace Learning and Performance award. He was also inducted into the HRD Hall of Fame in 1997 Training Magazine Conference.

Don's contributions to Asia include several visits to Asia - China, India, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and many others. Don has spoken at Asia HRD Congress 2002. He has mentored many Asians who have made a remarkable contribution to the profession.

Even though he is 82 years and has recently had a quadruple bypass surgery, he is still active in training. His 2007 session at the American Society for Training & Development International Conference & Exhibition was an overwhelming success. [back to top]