Bangkok--14 Mar--Hill & Knowlton
DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics company, is inviting Thai social entrepreneurs to apply for its Young Entrepreneurs for Sustainability (YES) Awards, an awards program dedicated to recognizing and celebrating social entrepreneurs in Asia Pacific who are making positive social impact in their communities to meet the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
The DHL YES Awards is part of DHL’s community investment program that also includes disaster management and supporting future generations. The Awards will be rolled out in five countries in Asia Pacific — Bangladesh, Pakistan, The Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. A national winner will be chosen from each of the five participating countries, and an Asia Pacific regional winner will be selected from the five national winners. Announcement of national winners will be held at the end of June 2007. Singapore will play host to the final awards ceremony to be held in August 2007. Prizes include US$5,000 each for national winners and US$ 10,000 for regional winner.
The DHL YES Awards includes a jury composed of eminent national leaders, who will select the national awardees. The National Juries are Dr. Snoh Unakul, Khun Mechai Viravaidya, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gothom Arya, Khun Sanphasit Koompraphant, Khun Wallop Tangkananurak, Khun Chitrapa Soontornpipit, Dr. Suteera Vichitranonda, Khun Tuenjai Deetes, Khun Suleeporn Bunbongkarn and Dr. Priyanut Piboolsravut.
Applications for the DHL YES Awards open on 15 February 2007 and close on 30 April 2007. For more information, please visit www.dhl.com/yesawards or contact Asst. Prof. Kamontip Chamkajang, Head of the Department of Community Development, Faculty of Social Administration, Thammasat University, Tel. 02-613-2520 from Monday to Friday during 0800 hrs — 1600 hrs.
Press contacts:
Ms. Piyalak Pitayapibulphong
DHL Express International (Thailand) Ltd.
Tel: 0-2345-5602 Fax: 0-2285-5732 Email: [email protected]
Ms. Dutduan R. or Ms. Visa C.
Hill & Knowlton Thailand
Tel: 0-2627-3501 ext 114 or 107Fax: 0-2627-3510 Email: [email protected] [email protected]
About DHL
DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source.
DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport, contract logistic solutions as well as international mail services, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. DHL's international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. Over 285,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations.
DHL is a Deutsche Post World Net brand. The group generated revenues of ?45 billion in 2005.
About DHL Thailand
DHL Thailand offers customers a comprehensive range of logistics solutions through three business units: DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Exel Supply Chain. Customers can enjoy the convenience of one-stop-shop service, from shipping documents to containers, delivered by 1,700 DHL staff. With over 20 locations around Thailand, DHL’s services cover 76 provinces in the country. For further information, please visit our website at http://www.dhl.co.th
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