New World Group Wins a Host of Awards Promoting The Artisanal Movement
Led by a new generation of management talent, the New World Group won a number of awards in different areas of business last year. The new brand image - The Artisanal Movement, steered by Mr. Adrian Cheng, Executive Vice-chairman and Joint General Manager of the Group, has inspired staff to move beyond boundaries of thought and keep finding new creative impulses to ensure the delivery of a unique experience to guests. Imbued with this new mindset, the staff has successfully applied the core values of The Artisanal Movement across different business sectors. All their efforts have resulted in the Group winning various international awards and garnering widespread public recognition, leading to the creation of The Artisanal New World.
Human Resources
New World Development honoured as one of the ‘Best Companies to Workfor’ in Asia 2016
From staff recruitment and management to employee development and personal care, the Group’s Human Resources team has always performed with true excellence, winning widespread recognition and top awards, including:
-HR Summit & Expo 2016
Top ten of The Best Places to Work in HK Awards – Construction / Real Estate
The Best of the Best Award in The Best Places to Work in HK Awards – Construction / Real Estate
-2015 Customer Relationship Excellence Awards
Corporate Employer of the Year－Property Development
Employee Engagement Programme of the Year－Property Development
-《HR Asia》
The HR Asia Best Companies to Work For In Asia 2016
-《Human Resources》Asia Recruitment Awards 2016
Best Recruitment Advertising Strategy－Silver
Best Use of Digital Media－Silver
Best Recruitment Innovation by an In-house HR Team－Silver
Best Employer Brand Development－Bronze
Best Diversity & Inclusion Strategy－Bronze
Investor Relations
The brilliant performance of the Groups’ Investor Relations team has always been appreciated by a wide cross-section of the industry’s different stakeholders, highlighted by winning an array of international, Asian and local awards. The annual report design, which featured the spirit of The Artisanal Movement, was acknowledged with the following awards:
- Corporate Governance Asia
Best Investor Relations Company
Best Investor Relations Professional
- Quamnet
Outstanding Investor Relations Awards
- Hong Kong Investor Relations Association
Certificate of Excellence in HKIRA 2nd Investor Relations Awards
- Astrid Awards－2015 Annual Report
Cover Design－Grand Award
Covers (Graphics & Text)－Gold
Covers (Special Treatment)－Gold
Covers (Other/Misc. Artistic)－Gold
Covers (Property Development)－Silver
Covers (Artistic)－Bronze
- Mercury Awards－2015 Annual Report
Cover Design: Abstract/Graphics－Gold
Overall Presentation: Real Estate Developer－Gold
Overall Presentation: Housing Development and Sales－Gold
Overall Presentation: Property Development－Silver
Overall Presentation: Multi-Industry－Silver
Overall Presentation: Diverse Business－Honours
Corporate Communication
As the title sponsor of New World Harbour Race for six consecutive years, the Group invited elite individuals from all walks of life to take extraordinary underwater photos in order to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the event. This campaign not only aroused public interest but also won the Group a number of key awards, including:
QUESTAR Award
Corporate: Stakeholder Communications－Grand Award
Corporations: Stakeholder Communications－Gold
Broadcast/Cable/Online: Brand Image Campaign－Silver
Mercury Awards
Video－Grand Award
Video - DVD/Online: Special Project－Gold
Special Events: Anniversary－Honours
-China International Public Relations Association
Culture and Sports－Honours
Property
Brimming with the unique characteristics of “The Artisanal Movement”, the Group’s property projects are designed and built to provide an exceptional living environment and facilities for its resident To achieve a high quality and tasteful style of life, each residential project is established under a special theme. This results in widespread acclaim and prestigious awards including:
- Quality Building Award
Hong Kong Residential (Single Building)－Merit
Eight Kwai Fong
Hong Kong Residential (Multiple Buildings)－Merit
Park Signature & The Green Atrium/ The Austin
-Leisure and Cultural Services Department
2016 Best Landscape Award for Private Property Development
Properties Below Six Years of Age－Merit
Eight Kwai Fong / The Woodsville
- Hong Kong Professional Building Inspection Academy (HKPBIA)
Eco Building of the year－Park Signature
Quality Building－The Woodside
- BCI Asia
Top 10 Developers
About The Artisanal Movement
The Artisanal Movement is a journey expanding one’s imagination, not only limited to design and aesthetics, but also amassing a modern living culture through our persistence in delivering bespoke craftsmanship manifested by originality. Under the stewardship of Dr. Adrian Cheng, Executive Vice-chairman and Joint General Manager of New World Development, The Artisanal Movement offers a unique and distinctive brand image for the Group. Backed by a strong belief in “WE CREATE, WE ARE ARTISANS”, we believe that every individual is an artisan that seeks to go beyond conventional boundaries and develop new ideas that ensure a bespoke, one-of-a-kind customer experience. In line with the motto of “COLLECT, CONNECT, COLLIDE”, Adrian and his team continue to seek and collect the most exquisite art collection pieces, ensuring that every item is imbued with a rich heritage and cultural inheritance.
New World Development Company Limited
Founded in 1970, New World Development Company Limited (“New World Group”, Hong Kong stock code: 00017) was publicly listed in Hong Kong in 1972 and is a constituent stock of the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index. A premium brand infused with a unique personality, New World Group’s core business areas include property development, infrastructure and service, department stores and hotels. As at 31 December 2015, the total asset value of the Group amounted to HK$409.7 billion.
As at 31 December 2015, the Group has an effective interest of approximately 61% in NWS Holdings Limited (Hong Kong stock code: 00659), approximately 70% in New World China Land Limited (Hong Kong stock code: 00917) and approximately 72% in New World Department Store China Limited (Hong Kong stock code: 00825).