Canvas8, a leading global strategic insights practice specialising in cultural and behavioural trends, is proud to announce that it has been named the first/sole runner-up in the prestigious “Small Business Impact of the Year” category at the British Chamber of Commerce (Singapore) 25th Annual Business Awards.
The awards ceremony, which took place on October 10, 2024 at the Shangri-La Hotel, celebrated outstanding achievements of businesses in Singapore and was officiated by Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, and Mr Nikesh Mehta OBE, British High Commissioner to Singapore.
The “Small Business Impact of the Year” award recognizes companies that have made a significant impact on their community, industry, and the broader economy. Canvas8 was honoured for its commitment to innovation, exceptional service, and for its efforts in helping organisations grow and thrive by deepening their understanding of people.
“We are thrilled to be recognized as a first runner-up in this highly competitive category,” said Hannah Langton, APAC Regional Lead at Canvas8. “This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team and our commitment to making a positive impact in the local business community. We are grateful to the British Chamber of Commerce for this recognition and for their continued support of businesses in Singapore.”
The 25th Annual Business Awards gala celebrated a diverse range of businesses that have demonstrated excellence and resilience in navigating the challenges of the past year. The event brought together business leaders, government officials, and members of the British Chamber of Commerce community, providing a platform for networking and collaboration.
As Canvas8 continues to grow and innovate, it remains focused on hiring culturally savvy behavioural analysts that will have a direct reach into APAC communities and sources of expertise. Canvas8 will also strengthen its capability of servicing any market within APAC out of its Singapore and Manila regional offices.
About Canvas8
Canvas8 is a global strategic insights practise operating out of London, Los Angeles, New York, and Singapore. Since 2008, we have helped organisations grow through a better understanding of people. Primarily focused on media, communications, and product development, our award-winning insights inspire clients including Google, Mindshare, Volvo, The North Face, Mars, Adidas, and Logitech. Supported by our network of over 5,500 experts, from TED speakers to MIT fellows, and underpinned by innovative research methods, we work at the intersection of behavioural science, culture, business, and creativity to understand human behaviour. Our flagship product is our membership platform, including an online database of 39,000-plus trend reports and case studies spanning 15 industries, 14 markets, and five generational audiences. It also includes Access, a tool enabling our members to gain exclusive access to our network of industry leaders, and Toolkit which is bespoke packaged approaches for consultancy work at a fraction of the cost and time. This is complemented by our innovative global consultancy offer for strategic projects.