--- title: "WorldCC Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025: Announcing APAC Shortlist" description: WorldCC's Innovation and Excellence Awards stand as the industry's definitive recognition of exceptional performance in commercial and contract management. image: https://news.worldcc.com/hubfs/award%20presentation.jpg --- [![WorldCC-logo-RGB-blue-hrz](https://news.worldcc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WorldCC%20branding/WorldCC-logo-RGB-blue-hrz.png?width=1217&height=249&name=WorldCC-logo-RGB-blue-hrz.png "WorldCC-logo-RGB-blue-hrz")](https://www.worldcc.com/) # World Commerce & Contracting # World Commerce & Contracting This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. - [Research](https://www.worldcc.com/Research) - [Resources](https://www.worldcc.com/Resources) - [Learn](https://www.worldcc.com/Learn) - [Events](https://www.worldcc.com/Events) - [Membership](https://www.worldcc.com/Membership) - [Blog](https://news.worldcc.com/news-from-worldcc) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # WorldCC Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025: Announcing APAC Shortlist by [Christine McCurdy](https://news.worldcc.com/news-from-worldcc/author/christine-mccurdy)   |   Jun 19, 2025 ## Celebrating Excellence: WorldCC 2025 Innovation & Excellence Awards ## APAC Shortlist Announced The future of commercial and contract management is being written today by visionary professionals across the APAC region. We're thrilled to unveil the shortlisted entries for the [World Commerce & Contracting 2025 Innovation & Excellence Awards](https://info.worldcc.com/innovation_and_excellence) for our APAC regional entries – the industry's most prestigious recognition of breakthrough achievements in our field. #### Transforming the profession through innovation This year's shortlisted candidates represent the cutting edge of commercial and contract management. Each entry showcases how forward-thinking organizations are revolutionizing traditional approaches, delivering measurable business impact, and elevating our profession to new strategic heights. These aren't just success stories – they're blueprints for the future. The innovative solutions, processes, and strategies demonstrated by our shortlisted entries provide powerful evidence of how exceptional commercial and contracting functions drive organizational success. The Innovation & Excellence Awards program serves a dual purpose. While celebrating outstanding achievement, it also advances our collective mission to establish commercial and contract management as an indispensable strategic discipline. Shortlisted organizations gain a powerful platform to showcase their expertise, share best practices, and inspire peers across the industry. This recognition opens doors to enhanced professional standing and creates opportunities for knowledge sharing that benefits the entire commercial contracting community. #### Expert evaluation by industry leaders Our distinguished [panel of judges](https://info.worldcc.com/innovation_and_excellence#Judges) brings unparalleled expertise from across public, private, and non-profit sectors. Their rigorous evaluation process ensures every submission receives thorough, impartial assessment based on the highest professional standards. This expert oversight guarantees that each award represents genuine excellence and serves as inspiration for commercial and contract management professionals worldwide. #### Shortlist and submission summaries The shortlisted entries span five award categories, each demonstrating unique approaches to advancing commercial and contracting excellence. This year's shortlisted candidates have demonstrated remarkable vision and exemplary practice. We received a very high calibre of entries, so to have made the shortlist is a big achievement – congratulations to every organization recognized, and sincere thanks to all participants who shared their innovative work. [View the full shortlist and their submission summaries.](https://info.worldcc.com/iea-apac-region)   #### Join us in celebration! Mark your calendars! Winners will be announced at the [WorldCC APAC Summit](https://info.worldcc.com/apac-summit-2025) in Melbourne on April 28-29, 2025, at the [Rydges Melbourne (CBD)](https://www.rydges.com/accommodation/melbourne-vic/melbourne-cbd/). We invite the entire commercial and contracting community to join us in celebrating these remarkable achievements. By recognizing excellence, we strengthen our profession and inspire the next generation of commercial and contract management leaders. - - - - #### About the author Christine McCurdy [Follow me on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-mccurdy-7341aa205/) Christine is an accomplished marketing professional with a decade of experience in successfully producing and executing a variety of campaigns and events. As Events Marketing Manager at WorldCC, Christine leads on strategic plans for key communications with members, partners, and vendors. She has an excellent track record in creating meaningful and engaging interactions with stakeholders. 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