GSI has added two more prestigious accolades to its growing list of achievements, earning recognition at the 23rd Annual International Business Awards® (IBA). The latest wins bring the organisation’s total to seven industry awards in the past 12 months, reinforcing its reputation for leadership excellence, innovation, and a people-first culture.
The Stevie Awards organisation recently announced the winners of the 2026 International Business Awards, with Engelbert Nolasco receiving a Silver Stevie® Award for Maverick of the Year and GSI’s people transformation programme, Vision 2027: Scaling a High-Performance, High-Belonging Workforce Across Borders, earning a Bronze Stevie® Award for Most Innovative Human Resources Initiative.
The latest wins bring the organisation’s total to seven industry awards in the past 12 months, reinforcing its reputation for leadership excellence, innovation, and a people-first culture.
Silver Stevie® Award for Maverick of the Year
Engelbert Nolasco’s Silver Stevie® Award recognises his exceptional leadership, bold vision, and ability to challenge conventional thinking to create lasting impact.
The Maverick of the Year category honours individuals who demonstrate innovation, influence, and the courage to drive change within their organisations. This recognition highlights Engelbert’s role in shaping a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement while guiding GSI through an evolving business landscape.
His leadership has been instrumental in strengthening GSI’s position as an organisation that embraces new ideas, empowers its people, and consistently delivers value to clients and stakeholders.
Bronze Stevie® Award for Most Innovative Human Resources Initiative
GSI’s Vision 2027 programme was recognised with a Bronze Stevie® Award for its innovative approach to workforce strategy and people development.
The initiative focuses on scaling a workforce that is both high-performing and high-belonging, ensuring employees can thrive professionally while feeling connected, supported, and valued. By balancing business performance with employee experience, Vision 2027 reflects GSI’s belief that sustainable success is built on a strong culture and empowered teams.
The award acknowledges the organisation’s efforts to create an environment where talent can grow, collaborate across borders, and contribute to shared success.
Seven Awards in 12 Months
These latest Stevie® Awards mark another significant milestone for GSI, bringing the organisation’s total to seven industry awards in the past 12 months. The achievement reflects GSI’s continued focus on innovation, leadership, employee experience, and organisational excellence. GSI’s previous awards included two honours at the Stevie® Awards for Great Employers and three major industry awards received earlier in the year.
Over the past 12 months, GSI has received the following awards:
- Silver Stevie® Award for Maverick of the Year (2026 International Business Awards®) – Engelbert Nolasco
- Bronze Stevie® Award for Most Innovative Human Resources Initiative (2026 International Business Awards®) – Vision 2027: Scaling a High-Performance, High-Belonging Workforce Across Borders
- Gold Stevie® Award for Employer of the Year – Business & Professional Services (2026 Stevie® Awards for Great Employers)
- Silver Stevie® Award for People-Focused CEO of the Year (2026 Stevie® Awards for Great Employers) – Engelbert Nolasco
- Gold Award – Fast Enterprise Award (Asia-Pacific Enterprise Awards)
- Gold Award – Excellence in Innovation in Business Products and Service Industries (Stevie® Awards)
- Gold Award – Best Employee Experience Award (CX Asia Excellence Awards)
Together, these recognitions demonstrate GSI’s ability to deliver excellence across multiple areas, from business growth and innovation to leadership, employee experience, and workplace culture. They also reflect the organisation’s commitment to creating an environment where people and performance thrive together.
Building on a Culture of Excellence
The seven-award milestone is more than a collection of trophies. It is a reflection of the people, values, and vision that continue to drive GSI forward.
From championing employee experience and workplace innovation to fostering leadership that inspires meaningful change, GSI remains focused on building an organisation where individuals can do their best work and achieve their full potential.
As GSI continues its growth journey, these global recognitions provide further validation of the organisation’s strategy and the impact of its people-first approach.
Congratulations to Engelbert Nolasco and everyone involved in bringing Vision 2027 to life. These achievements are a testament to the dedication, passion, and collaboration of teams across GSI, and another proud moment in the organisation’s ongoing pursuit of excellence.
